A discussion about ledger art with artists Gordon Yellowman (Southern Cheyenne) of Oklahoma and John Isaiah Pepion (Blackfeet) of Montana. Each will discuss their own art within the larger field of historical ledger art from the mid-19th century to today.
Introductions by Alicia Harris, PhD (Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes). Moderated by Jeremy Goldsmith, OU doctoral candidate
Dinner by Junebug Catering.
When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 5:00–7:00 pm
Where: Charles M. Russell Center for the Study of Art of the American West (Old Faculty Club), 409 W. Boyd Street, Norman, OK | map
** Registration is full! If you want to be added to the waitlist, email sburchett {at} ou.edu **
Photo: Eric Singleton, PhD.
Photo: John Godwin.
Links
- Charles M. Russell Center for the Study of Art of the American West (Old Faculty Club), 409 W. Boyd Street, Norman, OK | (405) 325-593 | link | Facebook | Instagram
- Gordon Yellowman Sr. (Southern Cheyenne), Oklahoma | “Wisdom of the Elders” bio | OSU oral history
- John Isaiah Pepion (Blackfeet), Montana | portfolio | Facebook | Instagram
- Alicia L. Harris (Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux), Oklahoma | OU bio | academia.edu
- Jeremy Goldsmith, Oklahoma | Instagram
- Events at the Charles Russell Center:
- Holding Space: Indigenous Baskets in Miniature at the Charles Russell Center, on view through December 15, 2025 | link
- Previous event: Belonging: Native American Art in Settler Context symposium, March 6 & 7, 2025 | link
- Previous event: Land, Community, and Culture in Contemporary Indigenous Art, Holly Wilson and Zachary Miller in Conversation with Denise Neil, PhD, October 29, 2024
