July 18, 2026, 10:00am-11:30am
Museum of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
Join Native American artist Alan Groves (Northern Ute and Hopi) for a hands-on beadwork workshop exploring the history and artistry of Indigenous beadwork. Participants will learn how Native artists once used natural materials such as porcupine quills before European contact and how trade introduced glass beads that shaped modern Ute beadwork traditions. Through demonstration and discussion, Groves shares cultural knowledge and highlights the importance of learning from diverse perspectives through Native art and storytelling.
This program is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
