Join us on March 29, 2025 from 2PM–4PM at Fulton Street Books in Tulsa for portrait beadwork exhibition, 'Threads of Untold History', by #THRIVE Grantee, Jennifer Saenz (Ahyoka).

The exhibition showcases portrait beadwork of the Freedmen and Freedmen descendants of the Five Civilized Tribes. The co-creation process involves Cherokee Beadwork Artists Jennifer Saenz and Vicky Watson. Also, Designer Debbie Franklin Richard and Supporting Designer Jennifer Saenz. Beadwork Artists Vicky Watson and Jennifer Saenz are a Mother-Daughter Artistic collaboration. Their beadwork combines traditional Native American beading techniques with innovative portrait beadwork design. It is a fusion of storytelling and beadwork, both integral parts of Native American culture - called Beadtelling™. This exhibit is about on ongoing part of history and creating a better tribal future.

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