The High Desert Museum is hosting a free entry day and a variety of new exhibitions this winter to encourage visitors to learn more about the history and art of the area.
The museum’s most recent exhibition, Frank S. Matsura: Portraits from the Borderland, will open on February 1 and will examine the early 20th-century landscape and portrait photography of Japanese photographer Frank S. Matsura, who documented Pacific Northwest frontier life and Indigenous communities with striking images.
Jim (La-ka-kin), a chiliwist, posed in Frank S. Matsura’s studio in 1909. The High Desert Museum’s exhibition, “Frank S. Matsura: Portraits from the Borderland,” will debut on February 1 and will include large-scale prints made from Matsura’s glass plates.Matsura, Frank S.
The exhibit highlights the customs and experiences of Syilx (Okanogan) people at a period of regional change by showcasing 22 enlarged photos from Matsura’s archive along with cultural artifacts like gloves, leggings, and beaded bags.
Colville Confederated Tribes member Michael Holloman and Anne-Claire Mitchell, associate curator of special projects at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, organized the show.
“This exhibition offers a rich exploration of Indigenous communities and stories in the Plateau region by sharing Frank Matsura’s compelling photographs alongside objects and contemporary videography,” Executive Director Dana Whitelaw stated in a press statement.
Between 1903 and 1913, the Wapato Smithins family appeared for Frank S. Matsura’s camera. It is a component of “Frank S. Matsura: Portraits from the Borderland,” a new show at the High Desert Museum that opens on February 1.Matsura, Frank S.
The show, which challenges prejudices common in Matsura’s day, explores Indigenous representation, identity, and resilience. It is open until September 7.
In addition to the impending exhibit, the museum will provide free entry on February 22 and offer well-liked programs, such as hourly Bird of Prey Encounters, which will teach visitors about the museum’s resident raptors, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In addition to Matsura’s exhibition, visitors may take in another brand-new offering: Patterns at Play: Fractals in Nature, which examines patterns and details in the natural world. The public can also view the current exhibitions, Blood, Sweat & Flannel and Hilary Baker’s Wildlife Paintings.
If you visit: 59800 US-97 Bend; highdesertmuseum.org; High Desert Museum, open everyday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the winter.
Faith and cultural connections
-
New Japanese American Museum of Oregon exhibit highlights lesser-known story of Angel Island
-
Where to find Lunar New Year treats at Oregon bakeries and eateries
-
2025 Oregon Lunar New Year Gala premieres at Keller Auditorium for one night only
-
Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church revitalizes MLK s legacy at Sunday service
-
Where to celebrate the Year of the Snake at Lunar New Year events in Oregon
Chiara Profenna discusses faith, religion, and cultural ties. You may contact her at [email protected] or @chiaraprofenna, or 503-221-4327.
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust supports The Oregonian/OregonLive in its efforts to provide readers with articles about faith, religion, and cultural ties in Oregon. All content is the exclusive property of The Oregonian/OregonLive.
