Philip Brookman, Consulting Curator in the Department of Photographs at the National Gallery of Art, explores Lange’s work and the creation of the exhibition Dorothea Lange: Seeing People.  

Presented as part of the Debra and Dennis Scholl Distinguished Speaker Series 

Highlighting the profound significance of Native American poetry and its importance within the broader context of American literature, celebrate National Poetry Month with celebrated Native American poets, Nizhoni Widehat and Nila Northsun, in a conversation moderated by Stacey Montooth, Executive Director of the Nevada Department of Native American Affairs.  

Free for Tribal Community Members.

Meet Judith Lowry and exhibition co-curators Melissa Melero-Moose (Fallon Paiute | Modoc) and Ann M. Wolfe, the Museum’s Andrea and John C. Deane Family Chief Curator and Associate Director, in the gallery for a closing conversation and walkthrough. 

Free with Admission. 

Join legendary broadcaster Peggy Berryhill (Muscogee), the “First Lady of Native Radio,” as she sits down with acclaimed artist Judith Lowry (Mountain Maidu | Pit River | Washoe) for a conversation about the transformative power of storytelling. Drawing from their rich experiences in media and art, they will explore how stories shape identity, preserve cultural heritage, and connect communities across generations. 

Free to Tribal Communities.

Photo by Seve Cardosi

Attend a panel discussion exploring the planet’s oldest tree, the Bristlecone Pine, and its influence on artists and musicians alike. 

The panel will feature Colin Robertson, Charles N. Mathewson Senior Vice President of Education and Research; Laura Jackson, Music Director of the Reno Philharmonic; and composer Marko Bajzer. Musicologist Mark Clague will moderate the discussion.

This program was initially scheduled to take place on February 13th but was canceled due to inclement weather. It has now been rescheduled to March 12th at 6pm. For any questions or concerns, please contact Nevada Humanities directly at glam@nevadahumanities.org

In recognition of the 83rd anniversary of Japanese American incarceration during World War II, join Nevada Humanities and the Japanese American Citizens League for an evening of conversation about remembrance and the power of stories in the Japanese American community. 

The evening begins with a presentation of audio excerpts from “The Magpie of Heart Mountain” – a 2021 episode from the podcast This Is Love featuring the story of Shigeru Yabu. Yabu was nine when he was incarcerated at Heart Mountain, where he befriended a wild baby magpie whom he named Maggie. The program concludes with a discussion with members of the Japanese American Citizens League moderated by Meredith Oda, Associate Professor of History at the University of Nevada, Reno. 

Photo Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration 

Judith Lowry will explore the Indigenous histories shared by her father and family, highlighting how these stories shape her art, preserve cultural traditions, and inspire future generations to continue honoring and revitalizing their heritage. 

* Doors open at 10am with coffee and tea

Suzan Shown Harjo (Cheyenne and Hodulgee Muscogee) has worked for decades to shape a national Native American policy agenda that addresses issues at the core of Indigenous identity: sacred places protection and repatriation, religious freedom, treaty and inherent sovereign rights, mascot eradication, and language revitalization. 

During this virtual talk, Harjo, a longtime supporter and admirer of Judith Lowry’s work, will highlight the vital role of culture bearers and visual artists in advancing women’s rights and Native sovereignty. 

This is a virtual program that will be broadcast in the Museum’s theater for those who wish to attend in person. 

For those joining us virtually, please click the link below to join: 

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86576989629?pwd=4Qc4c9OV6OQDTu4gSRdofuGDLgBoXg.1

Passcode: 740531

Free for Tribal Communities. 

Photo by Yatika Starr Fields

Join Peter Loge, a political veteran and director of the Project on Ethics in Political Communication as he discusses how AI is being used in political campaigns today, and how it might be used in the future. Loge will highlight that American politics has been full of half-truths and fabrications from the beginning – including Ben Franklin making up fake news to promote the Revolution, the Hudson River School painters creating “composite” scenes of the American West, William Randolph Hearst reportedly telling an illustrator “You furnish the pictures. I’ll furnish the war,” and beyond. Peter will suggest that AI and all that has come before it gets to a question Plato raised about the connection between persuasion, ethics and truth – a question we have never really answered.

Peter Loge is an associate professor and director of the School of Media and Public Affairs at the George Washington University, the director of the Project on Ethics in Political Communication and a senior fellow at the Agirre Lehendakaria Center in Bilbao. Over his 30+ year career, Peter has served in senior staff positions in the US House, Senate and administration. Over that time, he has also advised, led and helped lead a range of national and international advocacy campaigns and organizations. Peter lectures on political communication and ethics around the US and in the Basque Country and is regularly quoted in national and international media. 

Join Author Pat Hickey as he discusses his newest book, Here and Hereafter: Nevada Voices on Life and the Great Beyond.

An evocative exploration of the human experience, seen through the eyes of those who call Nevada home, this compelling narrative delves into the profound questions of life and the afterlife. Through intimate interviews and insightful reflections, Hickey captures the diverse voices and stories that shape the Silver State, offering readers a unique perspective on what it means to live, love, and ponder the mysteries of existence.

Purchase Here and Hereafter: Nevada Voices on the Life and the Great Beyond after the lecture and stay to have your copy signed by Hickey and other notable Nevadans.

About Pat Hickey:

Pat Hickey was born in Carson City and grew up in Lake Tahoe, the place where his Irish ancestors settled in the 1870s. Pat has been a ski bum, a seeker, a reporter, an assemblyman, an education advocate, and a proud parent and grandparent. His “Memo from the Middle” Sunday column is carried in the Reno Gazette Journal. Pat received his Master’s Degree from the Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno. His lifelong interest in life after death is matched only by his fascination with the lives he and other Nevadans are currently leading.