August 1, 2026, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Museum of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
Before contact with Europeans brought seed beads, Native American art used primarily natural materials like shells, stones, elk ivories, and porcupine quills. Come spend time with Ute/Hopi artist Alan Groves as he demonstrates the art of porcupine quillwork and answers questions about Native American art.
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.
