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 in a conversation moderated by Stacey Montooth, Executive Director of the Nevada Department of Native American Affairs.  

Free for Tribal Community Members.

Image: 

Judith Lowry

The Race for Fire, 2001

Collection of the Maidu Museum

and Historic Site, Roseville, CA

Discover how generative AI is revolutionizing online higher education through AI-generated lectures, exams, assignments, engagement, and more. Hear from Nevada Online faculty about the specific ways they are incorporating generative AI and the impact it has on their online course development and teaching. This presentation will showcase innovative examples and discuss the potential of generative AI to enhance the learning experience and streamline course development.

About Angela Chase, M.A.

Angie is the Assistant Director of Instructional Design and Technology for Nevada Online at the University of Nevada, Reno. She develops and leads faculty training on online course development, the use of generative AI, and meeting Department of Education, university, and accreditation requirements. Angie has developed and taught two online courses for the University’s Core Humanities program and is certified in Instructional Design from Oregon State University, the Online Learning Consortium, and Quality Matters.

About Bridget A. Walsh, Ph.D., CFLE, CTSS

Bridget is a Human Development and Family Science professor at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). She also is an early childhood home visitor coach at UNR’s Child and Family Research Center. Bridget explores generative AI in her teaching of undergraduate and graduate students and her NICHD-funded research.

Step back into the spirit of the 1920s at a lively evening celebrating two extraordinary exhibitions that honor American resilience and creativity. Stroll through the galleries and dive into the exhibitions, Dorothea Lange: Seeing People and When Langston Hughes Came to Town. Chat with gallery hosts ready to share fascinating insights. Sip on your favorite drinks from the cash bar while soaking in the soulful sounds of live jazz inspired by the roaring ’20s.

This event is FREE for Museum Members! Not a member? Join the celebration and become part of our community today.

The general public is invited to a day of demonstrations, talks and performances related to the traditions of basket weaving. Shop at vendor booths featuring unique Indigenous art, baskets, jewelry and specialty items. 

This FREE community event celebrates Indigenous heritage and basket weaving traditions of the Great Basin. 

*If you are a GBNBA Member or part of the Tribal Community and want to register for workshops, learn more about Threads of Tradition: Tribal Member Day here. 

Threads of Tradition: Celebrating 25 Years of the Great Basin Native Basketweavers is a gathering organized by GBNBA and presented at the Nevada Museum of Art.

Lead Sponsor: Henry Luce Foundation

The general public is invited to a day of demonstrations, talks and performances related to the traditions of basket weaving. Shop at vendor booths featuring unique Indigenous art, baskets, jewelry and specialty items. 

This FREE community event celebrates Indigenous heritage and basket weaving traditions of the Great Basin.

PERFORMANCES/PRESENTATIONS:

10:30 am | Opening Ceremony featuring the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony Pow-Wow Club with Truckee Paiute Singers

11:15 am | Basketmaking, Plants and the Environment with Melanie Smokey 

12:15 pm | Seasonal Materials and Thread with Jay Martin

1:30 pm | Film Screening: Resilience – Voices of Basketweaving in the Great Basin

2:30 pm | Washoe People and Cultural Practices within their Homelands with Herman Fillmore

3:15 pm | Cultural Fire Traditions and Contemporary Practice with Rhiana Jones

DEMONSTRATIONS:

10 am – 4 pm | Tule Duck Decoys by Joey Allen 

10 am – 4 pm | Water Jug by Norma Darrough

10 am – 4 pm | Shoshone Cradleboard by Roger Ike 

10 am – 4 pm | Dogbane Cordage by Janice and Emily Mendez

10 am – 4 pm | Various Basket types and styles by Gayleen Roy

10 am – 4 pm | Thread Making by Gloria L. Johnnie-Robles

10 am – 4 pm | Demonstration by Sue Coleman

10 am – 4 pm | Grindstone by Lois E. Whitney 

10 am – 4pm | Nevada State Museum Info Booth 

10 am – 4pm | Stewart Indian School Info Booth

VENDORS: 

Great Basin Native Basketweavers Association | Ben Aleck | Loretta Burden | Heidi Barlese | Sue Coleman | Norma Darrough | Ramona Darrough | Rebecca Eagle | Jillian Fillmore | Karma Henry | Linda Eben Jones | Jack Malotte | Jay Martin | Melissa Melero Moose | Steve Nighthawk | Jacqueline Rickard | Melanie Smokey |  Raelyne Thomas | Mervin Wright Jr. 

Coffee provided by Star Village Coffee 

*If you are a GBNBA Member and a registered member of the Tribal Community and would like to register for workshops on April 25, 2026, learn more about Threads of Tradition: Tribal Member Day here. 

Threads of Tradition: Celebrating 25 Years of the Great Basin Native Basketweavers is a gathering organized by GBNBA and presented at the Nevada Museum of Art.

Lead Sponsor: Henry Luce Foundation

A day of basketweaving workshops taught by Native weavers exclusively for Tribal community members. 

This day is only open to Tribal community members. Registrants must be active members of the Great Basin Native Basketweavers Association.  Not a member of GBNBA? Register here or at the event. 

Day-of Schedule: 

8:30am: Arrival and registration

9am: Workshops begin

9am-5pm: Concurrent Workshops (boxed lunch included in price of registration)

Workshops Include: 

• Willow Rattle taught by Norma Darrough | Western Shoshone
• Tule Duck Decoy taught by Joey Allen | Toiticutta
• Willow Boat Basket taught by Melanie Smokey | Western Shoshone
• Miniature Cradle Board (Washoe Style) taught by Jay Martin | Western Shoshone/Washoe 
• Willow Bird Trap taught by Gayleen Roy | Northern Paiute/ Western Shoshone
• Small Winnowing Tray taught by Gloria L. Johnnie-Robles | Western Shoshone, Te-Moak Tribe Elko Band and Mexican
• Seed Beater taught by Leah Brady | Western Shoshone, Dosawee Noowah | White Knife
• Willow Pendant with Redbud Design Work taught by Rebecca L. Eagle | Northern Paiute-Washo/ Shoshone-Bannock
• Pine Needle Basket taught by Linda Kenney | Paiute/ Pit River
• Small Berry Open Twine Burden Basket taught by Janice and Emily Mendez | Paiute
• and many more! 

Workshops are first come, first served sign-ups at the door. 

5:30-6:30pm: Buffet Dinner (boxed lunches and buffet dinner included in price of registration)

Don’t forget to join us for the Threads of Tradition: Community Day! More information here. 

Threads of Tradition: Celebrating 25 Years of the Great Basin Native Basketweavers Association is a gathering organized by GBNBA and presented at the Nevada Museum of Art.

Lead Sponsor: Henry Luce Foundation

Art writer, activist, and sometimes curator Lucy R. Lippard joins artist Judith Lowry for a powerful discussion on the intersections of feminism, storytelling, and Indigenous identity in contemporary art, exploring how women artists reclaim their voices and cultural narrative to challenge dominant histories. 

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/84877260253?pwd=u7WIJsbnulODfJrKUlNqPbkh8EWw1b.1

Passcode: 298327

Free for Tribal Communities. 

Photo by Carrie Schneider

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. 

Image: 

Frank LaPena (Nomtipom-Wintu)

Insects and Other Beings, 2008