(Self-Reflection, pencil and marker by Charlene Moody-Dimmick | Photo by David McMechan)
The Museum at Warm Springs 30th Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit is currently on view. The exhibition was originally scheduled to close on Saturday, January 13, 2024, but has been extended through Saturday, March 2, 2024, due to a Museum closure during the installation of a new Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system from Monday, December 18, 2023, through Thursday, January 31, 2024. Staff will be working throughout the closure but the public will not be allowed into the building at this time due to safety and health considerations.
The 30th Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit will resume its showing when The Museum reopens to the public on Friday, February 1 and will be on view through Saturday, March 2, 2024.
The exhibit — the final signature program celebrating The Museum’s 30th anniversary (1993-2023) — showcases the immense talent and artistic excellence of Warm Springs adult and youth Tribal members. This year’s exhibit includes artworks by 20 adults and five youths in the categories of painting, drawing, mixed-media, beadwork, weaving, photography and more, in two categories of Traditional and Contemporary Art.
The exhibit is curated by Warm Springs Museum Curator and Exhibition Coordinator Angela Anne Smith (Warm Springs, Yakama, Nez Perce and Diné). Selected artworks are available for sale with a 20 percent commission going toward The Museum.
This year’s judge is Jewell Minnick, a proud member of the Lummi Nation in Washington and is married into the Warm Springs Tribe. She worked as a collections assistant in the early years of The Museum at Warm Springs.
Judge’s Choice Awards
Traditional Category:
Artist: Delcie Scott
Title: The Cougar with Green Eyes (submitted by Deborah Jackson, necklace owner)
Medium: Beaded Medallion Necklace
(Not for sale)
Contemporary Category:
Artist: Charlene Moody-Dimmick
Title: Self-Reflection
Medium: Pencil and Marker
(For sale: $750)
Honorable Mentions
Artist: Marjorie Kalama
Title: Big Brother
Medium: Side purse made of beads and leather
(Not for sale)
Artist: BK Courtney
Title: Midnight Messenger
Medium: Wearable Art: fiber, beads, shell buttons
(For sale: $800)
Artist: Tiffany Shaw
Title: Grass Dancer
Medium: Mixed Media
(Price: Donation to The Museum at Warm Springs)
Artist: Jaycelene Brisbois
Title: Elka-holic’s Wife
Medium: Beaded Regalia
(Not for sale)
Upcoming Museum Closures
- Friday, November 10 — Veterans Day
- Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 — Thanksgiving Holiday and Warm Springs Tribal Holiday
- Monday, December 18, 2023 – Thursday, January 31, 2024 — Museum closed for installation of a new HVAC system
Become a Museum Member
There are several levels of annual Museum Membership, which begin at $25 for elders and students. All Members receive these benefits: free admission for one year, ten percent discount in the Museum Gift Shop and special invitations to exhibits and programs. Join by visiting museumatwarmsprings.org and click “Join” to see Membership levels and online payment information. Or send a check to: The Museum at Warm Springs, PO Box 909, Warm Springs, OR 97761 (Attn: Membership).
About The Museum at Warm Springs:
The Museum at Warm Springs opened its doors to the public on March 14, 1993 and has been celebrating its 30th anniversary throughout 2023 with special exhibits, public programs and events. Built to Smithsonian Institution professional standards, The Museum’s mission is to preserve, advance and share the traditions, cultural and artistic heritage of The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon. Regular Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9am-12pm and 1-5pm. The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission: Museum Members (free), Adults ($7), Senior Citizens over 60 ($6), Students 13-18 with student body card ($4.50), Children 5-12 ($3.50) and Children 4 and younger (free). The Museum is located at 2189 Highway 26 in Warm Springs. Phone: 541-553-3331.
