UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — HUB-Robeson Galleries invites the Penn State and local communities to participate in the Bison Bead Project — a series of workshops by New Mexico-based, contemporary Indigenous artist Cannupa Hanska Luger. These workshops are presented in conjunction with Luger’s solo exhibition, "Reunion," on view in the HUB Gallery through Mar. 4.
The Bison Bead Project
The Bison Bead Project is a nationwide effort that aims to bring to light the story of survival and regeneration of the American and Plains bison. This workshop asks participants to help create and generate 31,000 one-inch clay beads to represent each wild bison. All students, staff and community members are invited to participate in this community-wide workshop on Feb. 21, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Noontime Lounge located on the first floor of the HUB-Robeson Center.
The clay objects will be brought together to form a new, monumental ceramic sculpture installation in honor of the Buffalo Nation. The Bison Bead Project brings attention to the interconnectedness of peoples' health and well-being, while honoring and amplifying communities dedicated to repopulating the American bison.
This project is organized by HUB-Robeson Galleries and presented in partnership with the Indigenous Peoples’ Student Association (IPSA) of Penn State.
Registration is encouraged for the Bison Bead Project. To stay up to date with HUB-Robeson Galleries sign up for the Listserv.