Native California Basketry at USF’s “Interwoven” Exhibit

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What: The University of San Francisco’s (USF) Thacher Gallery examines California’s history through woven baskets in the new exhibit “Interwoven: Native California Basketry Arts from the Missions Forward.” These baskets, made during the Mission era (1769-1830s) to the early 20th century, tell a remarkable story of the continuity and survival of Native American culture despite colonization.

When: August 24 – November 1, 2015

Where: Thacher Gallery located in Gleeson Library – Geschke Center (Golden Gate Ave. and Parker Ave.) on the USF campus

Why: Drawing primarily from the collections of California Missions, “Interwoven” represents numerous tribes in its presentation of over 40 baskets created by Native Californians, including the world-renowned weavers of the Chumash and Pomo people.
The baskets link weavers’ deep knowledge of the ecology and natural materials, with their complex artistic sensibilities and the continuity of traditions Native weavers pass down through generations.

Following the Catholic Church’s canonization of Fr. Junípero Serra, founder of the California missions, “Interwoven” and its programming encourages visitors to examine the state’s history to explore not only the legacy of the missions on Native American culture, but to consider ways to move forward for justice and healing.

Info: This exhibit is FREE and open to the public. For more information on the “Interwoven” exhibit and USF’s Thacher Gallery, please visit http://www.usfca.edu/library/thacher

Contact: Thacher Gallery Director Glori Simmons at (415) 422-5178 or [email protected]

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