à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Modern: The Art of Oscar Howe
The acclaimed exhibition "à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Modern: The Art of Oscar Howe" culminates its national tour in Oscar Howe's home state of South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã. "à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Modern" will be on view June 10, 2023–Sept. 17, 2023 at the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Art Museum at South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University in Brookings.
This retrospective exhibition celebrating the art of Yanktonai à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã artist Oscar Howe was curated by Kathleen Ash-Milby and organized by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and the Portland Art Museum. It opened at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in March 2022, in New York City, and traveled to the Portland Art Museum, where it closed May 14, 2023. The South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Art Museum is the final stop for à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Modern.
The exhibition at the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Art Museum features more than 60 works by Howe, including early works created in New Mexico and Oklahoma and a large selection of mature works painted by Howe during his many years living in South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã and teaching at the University of South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã. Howe’s public works, such as the Corn Palace murals, are also touched upon in the exhibit. à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Modern draws upon collections from across the country, including many South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã collections. A large body of work from the Oscar Howe Collections at USD and selections from the collections of the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Art Museum, the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State Historical Society, as well as private collectors from the state and beyond make up the exhibit.
For questions, please email the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Art Museum or call 605-688-5423.
Opening Day Celebration News Release
Oscar Howe Collection and Biography
Continuum: Honoring Oscar Howe's Legacy companion exhibition
Outreach and Engagement Opportunities
Travel Reimbursement Scholarships for Tribal-Affiliated Organizations
Non-profit Tribal affiliated institutions/organizations within South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã are invited to apply for a reimbursement travel scholarship to visit the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Art Museum to view à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Modern: The Art of Oscar Howe and Continuum: Honoring Oscar Howe's Legacy. Funds are limited and applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. While it is not required to schedule a tour to receive a scholarship, please know that various tours are available to you when you visit. Organizations may qualify for up to $600.00 in reimbursement (amount awarded based on miles traveled).
Note: This opportunity is available during the run of "à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Modern," from June 10, 2023 to Sept. 17, 2023. For questions, email Abigail Ramsbottom, Education Curator or call 605-688-6981.
Oscar Howe Community Celebration Grants
Oscar Howe Community Celebration Grants support opportunities for public engagement with, and community access to, the artistic legacy of Yanktonai à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã artist Oscar Howe. Organizations can request up to $2,500.00 for funds to be utilized in a 1:1 match for their project. Organizational match can be accomplished through other grant funds, donations, staff time, volunteer time and in-kind donations.
Note: This opportunity is available during the run of "à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Modern," from June 10, 2023 to Sept. 17, 2023. For questions, email Abigail Ramsbottom, Education Curator or call 605-688-6981.
Guided Tours for Groups of 10+
Free guided tours of current Museum exhibitions are available to groups of ten or more people (of any age) with advance registration. Please complete registration at least two weeks in advance to secure the best possible date and time for your group to enjoy a tour!
To schedule tours or learn more about our educational opportunities, email Abigail Ramsbottom, education curator/coordinator or call 605-688-5423.
Coming soon: Oscar Howe Traveling Exhibit
The Oscar Howe Traveling Exhibit aims to bring Oscar Howe’s life and artistic legacy to community spaces across the region. The exhibit features eight banners that explore the artistic development and biographical details of the Yanktonai à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã artist who helped to expand the definition and understanding of Native arts. This opportunity will be free for the hosting institutions, as the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Art Museum will cover costs to ship the exhibition to and from the host organization.
Note: Stay tuned for this opportunity by checking here on our website and following our social media. This opportunity will launch in mid-summer 2023 and is projected to continue for years to come. For questions, contact Abigail Ramsbottom, Education Curator or call 605-688-6981.
Credits and Sponsors
à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Modern was organized by the and the . Curated by Kathleen Ash-Milby. Major support provided by The . Generous support provided by . Additional support provided by the .
The exhibition of à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Modern: The Art of Oscar Howe and Continuum: Honoring Oscar Howe's Legacy at the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Art Museum, and corresponding education and outreach programs, is supported by many generous donors, including:
🞄 Generous Supporter, Anonymous
South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University Office of the President South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University Wokini Initiative Venance and Deborah Lengkeek
Fantle Endowment Fund, Bill and Rita Larson Endowment for Education, Carol and Alan Bender Endowment
Dorothy and Jim Morgan, Craig and Della Tschetter and The Event Company
Ruth and Eric Brown, Marcia and David Chicoine, Ruth Harper and Larry Rogers, Thomas and Sharon Haskell, Carole and Alan Johnson, Rick and Rea McKeown, Donna and Frank Merkt, Lisa Scholten, SDSU Alumni Center and SDSU Foundation,Harriet Swedlund, T&R Service Company and Sharon and Gary Van Riper
Bonnie A. Lievan in memory of Elsie Ruth Lievan
Jeanne and Tom Manzer in honor of Lanniko Lee
Significant operational support for the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Art Museum is provided by South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã State University. Additional support is provided by South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã Arts Council (with funds from the State of South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã, through the Department of Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts).
