Gifts From Our Hands
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102
651-259-3000 | infodesk@mnhs.org
About This Event
Join us to celebrate 12 years of the MNHS Native American Artist in Residence (NAAIR) program.
We are honored to celebrate the work, knowledge, and gifts these artists have given to their communities and the generations to come.
Enjoy art demonstrations and activities, an artist panel discussion, screening of a documentary film directed by Oogie_Push, along with exhibits, displays, and complimentary food.
5 - 6 PM NAAIR art displays; Light bites by Fig & Bleu
6 - 7 PM Gifts From Our Hands Program in 3M Auditorium
7 - 9 PM Reception
PROGRAM DETAILS
Refreshments by Native Harvest Catering; Live music
Exclusive look at works by NAAIR artists
Create your own art to take home
Explore exhibits Our Home: Native Minnesota and Reframing Our Stories
NAAIR is a 6 to 12 month residency for artists practicing forms of cultural art, grounded in collections research and community engagement.
Register below by May 1. If you have any questions or need help with your registration, please contact Linnea at 651-259-3094 or linnea.phillips@mnhs.org.
The Native American Artist in Residence program is made possible through a grant from Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies. The Gifts from Our Hands celebration is also made possible by the generous support of Lorraine R. Hart.
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
Gifts From Our Hands
Join us to celebrate 12 years of the MNHS Native American Artist in Residence (NAAIR) program.
We are honored to celebrate the work, knowledge, and gifts these artists have given to their communities and the generations to come.
Enjoy art demonstrations and activities, an artist panel discussion, screening of a documentary film directed by Oogie_Push, along with exhibits, displays, and complimentary food.
5 - 6 PM NAAIR art displays; Light bites by Fig & Bleu
6 - 7 PM Gifts From Our Hands Program in 3M Auditorium
7 - 9 PM Reception
PROGRAM DETAILS
Refreshments by Native Harvest Catering; Live music
Exclusive look at works by NAAIR artists
Create your own art to take home
Explore exhibits Our Home: Native Minnesota and Reframing Our Stories
NAAIR is a 6 to 12 month residency for artists practicing forms of cultural art, grounded in collections research and community engagement.
Register below by May 1. If you have any questions or need help with your registration, please contact Linnea at 651-259-3094 or linnea.phillips@mnhs.org.
The Native American Artist in Residence program is made possible through a grant from Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies. The Gifts from Our Hands celebration is also made possible by the generous support of Lorraine R. Hart.
This event is free
5:00 PM