Citadelle Art Museum new exhibit looks at history of the Southern Plains

CANADIAN, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — The Citadelle Art Museum’s newest exhibit takes a look at the featured works of Cheyenne and Arapaho artists George Curtis Levi, Brent Learned, and Beau Tsatoke.

The museum said the exhibit, “Spirit of Our Ancestors: Historic Ledger Drawings of the Southern Plains Indians” takes a look at the rich history of the Southern Plains, emphasizing the impact of the Red River War and the lasting presence of Indigenous culture in the Texas Panhandle.

The Museum said highlights of the exhibit include:

• Works by George Levi, Brent Learned, and Beau Tsatoke, rooted in a deep connection to the Southern Plains.
• Pieces reflecting the legacy of the Red River War and the enduring spirit of their ancestors.
• Contemporary interpretations of ledger art, a style that resonates deeply within Native communities today.
• Historic drawing print from the Smithsonian National Museum on display – Eyewitness account of the Lyman’s Wagon Train Battle Sept. 9-14, 1874. Now on the Ramp Ranch, Hemphill County. Drawing by, Etahdleuh Doanmore, Kiowa, drawn in 1880 after his release from Ft. Marion, FL.

Upcoming events at the museum include:

• October 12, 6 p.m. : A Night of Art, History, & Culinary Tradition – A Modern twist on a traditional Cheyenne-Arapaho dinner by Chef Ruthie Landelius, featuring bison and other Native-inspired dishes. Tickets can be purchased here: bit.ly/BisonDinner
• October 19, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. : Artists’ Walk and Talk during Canadian’s annual Fall Foliage Festival
• October 19-20 : Native American Art Market at The Citadelle during the Fall Foliage Festival weekend

More information or to purchase event tickets, visit www.thecitadelle.org or contact Wendie Cook at 806.217.1553 or wcook@thecitadelle.org .

The exhibit is open now through December 2024.

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