Mitchell Museum
of the American Indian

3001 Central Street
Evanston, IL 60201
847.475.1030

Museum Events

Check out what's happening at the Mitchell Museum! Come see our exhibits: Treasures of the Collection, Did You Know They're Native? and Deconstructing Stereotypes: Top Ten Truths.  Join in a program and learn more about American Indian culture. Read our Current Newsletter for more information about programs and exhibits.

 

Alternating Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:45 PM

Native American Flute Group

Join our volunteer-led Native American flute circle for an evening of music and conversation. The flute group is meeting at the museum on Thursday evenings. New players always welcome!

January 2012

 

Friday, January 6

Free Admission Day

Saturday, January 7

Carving Traditions: Modern Inuit Carvings

Exhibit Opens to Public

2:00 pm Curator Tour

Carving is an Inuit art form that dates back approximately 2,500 years.  Created initially as a decorative art, Inuit carvings have evolved over the centuries, becoming a way to remember and honor past nomadic lifeways and to pass down traditions. Come see over 50 Inuit carvings from the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian's collection and from private collectors. A special curator tour of the exhibit will be offered opening day at 2:00 pm. Don't miss this interesting exhibition!

Saturday, January 14, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Master Craft: Doll Making with Sharon Skolnick, Ft. Sills Apache

Learn doll making with Native artist Sharon Skolnick. Participants will choose the size of their doll and select from pre-cut fabrics and accessories. Fee includes materials cost and light refreshments. Workshop limited to 20 individuals, suggested age 15 and older. Reserve your spot today!

Fee: $15/members, $20/non-members

RSVP by 5pm on Tuesday, January 10

Contact Visitor Services at (847) 475-1030 or visitor.services@mitchellmuseum.org

Friday, January 27, Noon - 1:00 pm

Book Seminar Meeting

Dammed Indians Revisited: The Continuing History of the Pick Sloan Plan and the Missouri River Sioux

by Michael L. Lawson

Books for February & March book seminar meetings will be chosen during this meeting. Participants need not have read the book to join in the seminar!

February 2012

Friday, February 3

Free Admission Day

Saturday, February 4, 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Docent-Led Exhibit Tour

Join Laura McDowell, Exhibit Developer & Collections Manager, on a tour of the museum's permanent exhibit.

Saturday, February 11, 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Special Lecture & Book Signing Event

Native American Bolo Ties: Vintage and Contemporary Artistry

by Diane Pardue with Norman L. Sandfield

Author and one of the Mitchell Museum's Council of Advisors, Norman Sandfield will speak at the museum about bolo ties and personally sign his new book, co-authored with Diane Pardue. Sandfield's bolo tie collection consists of more than 1,000 bolo ties, scarf slides and ephemera.  A limited number of books will be available for purchase at the Mitchell Museum.  Come meet this passionate collector and read his fascinating book!

Friday, February 24, Noon - 1:00 pm

Book Seminar Meeting

Book to be selected at meeting on Jan. 27

March 2012

Friday, March 2

Free Admission Day

Saturday, March 3, 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Docent-Led Exhibit Tour

Join Laura McDowell, Exhibit Developer & Collections Manager, on a tour of the museum's permanent exhibit.

Saturday, March 3, 6:30 - 9:30 pm

35th Anniversary Benefit Gala

Come celebrate 35 years of the Mitchell Museum! The Mitchell Museum is one of only a handful of museums in the United States that specializes in the art, history, and culture of the American Indian peoples from throughout the United States and Canada. To celebrate this milestone, the museum is holding a very special 35th Anniversary Benefit Gala at the Unitarian Church of Evanston. This festive gala will feature a sit down dinner with elegant cuisine, live music, a raffle and silent auction, Native-themed entertainment, and a presentation honoring our history and founders.  Join your fellow American Indian art and cultural enthusiasts for a night to remember!

Event Details:

Date & Time: Saturday, March 3, 6:30 - 9:30 pm

Location: Unitarian Church of Evanston (1330 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL)

Tickets: $120 / individual, $800/table for 8 people

RSVP by February 25

Contact Visitor Services at (847) 475-1030 or visitor.services@mitchellmuseum.org

Thursday, March 15, 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Film: Qapirangajuq: Inuit Knowledge and Climate Change

Zacharias Kunuk, Ian Mauro & Igloolik Isuma Productions

Inuktitut with English subtitles (54 minutes)

This documentary explores the important contributions the Inuit in the Nunavut have made regarding climate change impacts and associated adaptation strategies.

Friday, March 23, Noon - 1:00 pm

Book Seminar Meeting

Book to be selected at meeting on Feb. 24

Kids' Craft Activities!

Looking for fun indoor family activities this winter? Stop by the Mitchell Museum on Saturdays and Sundays and make a Native American inspired craft. Guided craft instruction available during the below times:

Kids' Craft Hours:

Saturdays, 11:00 am - Noon & Sundays, 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Kids' Craft FREE with regular admission

January

January 7 & 8             Inuit Snow Goggles

January 14 & 15          Woodlands Porcupine Quill Boxes

January 21 & 22          Northwest Coast Button Blankets

January 28 & 29          Plains Warrior Shields

February

February 4 & 5            Northwest Coast Rattles

February 11 & 12        Children's Bolo Ties

February 18 & 19        Gods Eyes

February 25 & 26        Woven Baskets

March

March 3 & 4               Beaded Key Chains

March 10 & 11           Corn Husk Dolls

March 17 & 18           Talking Feathers

March 24 & 25           Loom Beading

March 31 & April 1     Lakota Star Quilts

 

For more information, contact the Museum at 847.475.1030 or click here to email Visitor Services.

 

Events are funded in part through a generous grant from the

 

NOW SHOWING:
Deconstructing Stereotypes: Top Ten Truths
June 18, 2011-March 2012

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Tuesday – Saturday:
10am – 5pm
Thursday: 10am – 8pm
Sunday: 12pm – 4pm

Adults: $5.00
Children, students, teachers,
seniors:
$3.00 
Mitchell Members: FREE
Tribal Members: FREE

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March 3, 2012

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