Join us on May 17th and May 24th from 11AM–2PM at Oklahoma Indian Territory Museum of Black Creek Freedmen History in Oklahoma City for the exhibition of THRIVE Grant project, 'Beadtelling the Freedmen of the Five Tribes' by Jennifer Saenz (Ahyoka).

'Beadtelling the Freedmen of the Five Tribes' is a Native American Visual Beadwork Art Exhibition showcasing 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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Oklahoma Indian Territory Museum of Black Creek Freedmen History | 8625 S. Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, 73139