In this Winter Lecture Series presentation, Diné jeweler Nanibaa Beck will highlight contemporary Native American Art, focusing on eclectic Indigenous creatives throughout Arizona and beyond.
Presented by Nanibaa Beck.
Beyond the Kitsch: The Pervasive Spirit of our Indigenous Creative Community
Throughout the Southwest, tourists and locals encounter a range of Indigenous art, from manufactured and imported cultural appropriations to fine art in galleries and museums. The state’s creative Indigenous communities are sometimes lost in what is popularly featured as Native American Art. In this presentation, Diné jeweler Nanibaa Beck will highlight contemporary Native American Art, focusing on eclectic indigenous creatives throughout Arizona and beyond. Beck draws examples from her friends, family, and extended kin to demonstrate the diversity of artistic talents, mediums, and philosophical approaches of Indigenous artists. The presentation will leave participants with a better appreciation for the range of Native American creativity the state has to offer.
The Winter Lecture Series continues every Tuesday in January and February 2025. The series is sponsored by the Friends of the Apache Junction Public Library and Oak Street Health.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Guest | Special Events | History | AZ Speaks Programs | AZ Humanities Programs | Author Visit |
TAGS: | Winter Lecture Series | Native American | jewelry |
With its breathtaking view of the Superstition Mountains, the Apache Junction Public Library is a welcoming destination providing education, technology, information, and entertainment, enriching the lives of individuals and families in our diverse county. Besides offering books and movies, the library offers services including a maker space, digitization services, proctoring, one-on-one technology assistance, and access to the Greater Phoenix Digital Library.
The library offers engaging events for adults and families, including age-appropriate programs for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Fun Van by First Things First, based at AJPL, is a grant-funded program that provides parents around Pinal County with the tools they need to be their child's first and best teacher.
The Library is a Federal Document Depository with access to thousands of official government documents in person or online. The Library also participates in the Culture Pass program, giving cardholders access to museums, cultural institutions, and artistic performances in the Valley of the Sun.
