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The Frye is the last stop for a century of Indigenous art

An Indigenous Present, with 15 artists and work spanning 100 years, is on view on First Hill through Feb. 14, 2027, next to My Body Is a Basket. Admission is free.

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Visitors reflect on a century of Indigenous art at the Frye
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In Seattle, the Frye Art Museum is showing An Indigenous Present through Feb. 14, 2027.[1] The exhibition spans 100 years of contemporary Indigenous art.[2] It includes work by 15 Indigenous artists.[3] Where it came fromThe show did not start in Seattle. It ran at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston from Oct. 9, 2025, to March 8, 2026.[4] Jeffrey Gibson and Jenelle Porter co-organized it.[5] It grew out of a 2023 publication of the same name.[6] After Boston, the exhibition traveled to Nashville and then to Seattle.[7] Mel Taing photographed the installation views in Boston.[8] The Frye is the last stop on that route.[7] The room next doorWalk from one gallery to the next and the theme carries on. My Body Is a Basket runs through April 11, 2027.[9] It opened Oct. 24.[10] The show brings together Brenda Mallory, Danielle Morsette and Sara Siestreem.[11] All three are Indigenous artists based in Washington and Oregon.[12] Basketry is both the method and the metaphor.[13] Faith Brower and Asia Tail organized it.[14] So the Frye holds two Indigenous shows at once: one national and historical, spanning a century, and one regional and present, made by three artists from these two states.[2][12] Where to standFor the concrete detail, start with the co-organizer. On Nov. 12, the Frye hosts an art history lecture on Jeffrey Gibson from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.[15] The same day brings Salon-Inspired Storytelling at 1 p.m. and Drop-in Drawing from 5 to 7:30 p.m.[16][17] A Frye in Focus gallery conversation runs Nov. 13 at 1 p.m.[18] A Galleries & Gardens program follows that day from 2 to 4 p.m.[19] Small Frye, a story time with art for children, is Nov. 14 at 10:15 a.m.[20] Members' Week runs Nov. 16 to 22.[21] Drop-in Art Making happens twice a month.[22] It is free and takes no experience.[23] The next one is Nov. 12.[24] The house itselfThe Frye sits in First Hill.[25] It was founded in 1952.[26] Olson Sundberg Kundig designed the building.[27] The museum is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.[28] Admission is always free.[29] For an island visitor, that last fact sets the plan. Take the boat, walk up the hill, and see a hundred years of Indigenous art for nothing at the door.[2][29] The show is here until Feb. 14.[1]
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  1. Exhibition An Indigenous Present runs through February 14, 2027. · fryemuseum.org
  2. An Indigenous Present spans 100 years of contemporary Indigenous art. · icaboston.org
  3. The exhibition includes work by 15 Indigenous artists. · icaboston.org
  4. An Indigenous Present exhibition runs 2025-10-09 to 2026-03-08 at ICA Boston. · icaboston.org
  5. Jeffrey Gibson and Jenelle Porter co-organized An Indigenous Present. · icaboston.org
  6. The exhibition originated from a 2023 publication of the same name. · icaboston.org
  7. After ICA Boston, the exhibition travels to Nashville then Seattle. · icaboston.org
  8. Mel Taing photographed installation views of this exhibition. · icaboston.org
  9. Exhibition My Body Is a Basket runs through April 11, 2027. · fryemuseum.org
  10. Exhibition My Body Is a Basket runs 2026-10-24 to 2027-04-11 at Frye Art Museum Seattle. · fryemuseum.org
  11. This exhibition features works by Brenda Mallory, Danielle Morsette, Sara Siestreem. · fryemuseum.org
  12. The three featured artists are Indigenous and based in Washington and Oregon. · fryemuseum.org
  13. Basketry serves as both method and metaphor in this exhibition. · fryemuseum.org
  14. Faith Brower and Asia Tail organized this exhibition. · fryemuseum.org
  15. Jeffrey Gibson art history lecture is scheduled November 12 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. · fryemuseum.org
  16. Salon-Inspired Storytelling is scheduled November 12 1 pm to 2 pm. · fryemuseum.org
  17. Drop-in Drawing is scheduled November 12 5 pm to 7:30 pm. · fryemuseum.org
  18. Frye in Focus gallery conversation is scheduled November 13 1 pm to 1:45 pm. · fryemuseum.org
  19. Galleries & Gardens program is scheduled November 13 2 pm to 4 pm. · fryemuseum.org
  20. Small Frye: Story Time + Art is scheduled November 14 10:15 am to 11:15 am. · fryemuseum.org
  21. Members' Week runs November 16 to 22. · fryemuseum.org
  22. Drop-in Art Making runs twice monthly. · fryemuseum.org
  23. Drop-in Art Making is free and requires no experience. · fryemuseum.org
  24. Next Drop-in Art Making occurs November 12. · fryemuseum.org
  25. Frye Art Museum is located in First Hill. · fryemuseum.org
  26. Frye Art Museum was founded in 1952. · fryemuseum.org
  27. Frye Art Museum building was designed by Olson Sundberg Kundig. · fryemuseum.org
  28. Frye Art Museum is open today 11 am to 5 pm. · fryemuseum.org
  29. Frye Art Museum admission is always free. · fryemuseum.org
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