Maidu Museum & Historic Site (MMHS) is thrilled to announce the opening of Momím Wené | Medicine Water: Flowing Throughout California Indian Country a contemporary art exhibition featuring 29 regional Native American artists. The exhibition will open with a reception on Saturday, April 12 from 5:00 – 7:00pm; admission is free. The exhibition will remain on view through September 14, 2025.
Momím Wené | Medicine Water explores the complex relationship between essential waterways and Tribal communities, and how time and colonization have led to diverse histories throughout California Indian Country. According to one of the exhibition’s curator, Meyo Marrufo (Eastern Pomo), “Some Tribes have continuous, strong connections with their waterways, while others are flowing back to the river and regaining the genetic memory of who we are as Water People. As we explore these relationships in our art, we tell the story of regaining, re-identifying and remaking our water traditions… our Momím Wené: Medicine Water.”
This dynamic exhibition includes over 40 artworks in a variety of media, including painting, photographs, prints, drawings, basketry, stonework, beadwork, and jewelry. Many of the original artworks are for sale and proceeds support both the artists and the museum. In addition, visitors may take home a small collectible print from custom art card vending machines located on the first floor of the museum for only $1!
Momím Wené | Medicine Water is presented by the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians' (SSBMI) Exhibits and Collections Center in partnership with concept:art+movement.
The curatorial team includes: Jacky Calanchini, SSBMI Tribal Curator of Collections, Meyo Marrufo of concept:art+movement, and Melissa Melero-Moose of the Great Basin Native Artists collective.
Participating artists: Tiffany Adams, Carson Bates, Gemma Benton, Jacky Calanchini, Billyhawk Enos, Koppa Enos, Delana Galvan, Jeannette Innerarity, Skye Innerarity, Siranika Johnson, Jaime Lanouette, Kai LaPena, Sage LaPena, Vince LaPena, Raymond LeBeau, Viola LeBeau, Meyo Marrufo, Melissa Melero-Moose, Shanti Parks, Jeremy Peconom, Jessica Proctor, Petee Ramirez, Lyn Risling, Steven Saffold, Victorio Shaw, Kat Solares, Deerstine Suehead, Malissa Tayaba, and Jacinda Tayaba-Cordero.