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The Minnesota Historical Society preserves and makes available a wide range of materials chronicling Minnesota's history and culture. The goals of the Collections Department are to collect and preserve; provide access and interpretation; and engage in education and outreach. This blog is a tool to share these stories and let people know what is happening in the department.
Native American Artist in Residence - Applications Now Open!
Here is a birchbark biting with a central floral design surrounded by dragonflies and framed by birchbark cutouts.
This piece was made by Denise Lajimodiere, Turtle Mountain Ojibwe, during her time as a Native American Artist-in-Residence in 2015-16.
Applications for this round of residences is open now! Learn more about the NAAIR program here!
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