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New Exhibit At Grand Teton National Park Links Historic and Contemporary American Indian Items

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An exhibit pairing historic Native American items alongside contemporary items opens today in Grand Teton National Park/NPS

An exhibit opening today at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming showcases historic American Indian art and cultural material from the David T. Vernon Collection alongside contemporary American Indian items that Laine Thom has collected over the past 45 years.

Most of the contemporary pieces highlight the link between past and present. The contemporary pieces were created by Northern Plains, Columbia River Plateau, and Shoshonean people whose ancestors have used Jackson Hole for thousands of years. The combination of the two collections highlights the materials, techniques, and colors of work that spans over one hundred years.

The exhibit, Living Traditions, Reflections of the Past, is at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center. During its opening from 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. there will be a presentation by Mr. Thom, a National Park Service ranger and collector of American Indian art, at 4:15 p.m., followed by refreshments sponsored by Grand Teton Association.

In addition to the exhibits, the gallery wall will feature paintings by contemporary American Indian artists, Lyle Miller, DG House, Paul Hacker, and Monte Yellowbird. These paintings will be on display through the summer at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center.

The exhibit of American Indians items will be showcased at both the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center and Colter Bay Visitor Center throughout the summer.

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