Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum is pleased to announce its first exhibit devoted to contemporary Native American fine arts. Giona sezoha g’dakinna means “we paint our land” in Abenaki, and as the name implies, this exhibit features paintings, as well as drawings, photography, and sculpture.

While a few of the artists choose to paint and carve traditional materials such as hide, ceramic, and shell, others explore contemporary media to express themselves. Guest curator Liz Charlebois has assembled 11 artists from New England, Akwesasne Mohawk territory, Minnesota, and Alabama, most of whose works have never been shown in New Hampshire.

Giona Sezoha G’dakinna: We Paint Our Land is open Thursday, May 1, through Sunday, July 13. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, May 4, from 2 to 4 PM.

Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum was founded in 1990 by Charles “Bud” and Nancy Thompson as an educational and cultural center to connect visitors with Native American culture, past and present, and to encourage respect for our environment. The Mount Kearsarge Indian Museum seeks to challenge all of us to improve the quality of our lives and our world. The museum is open daily from May 1 through October 31, Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM, Sunday from noon to 5 PM.

Visit IndianMuseum.org for a complete listing of upcoming events.