PAST EXHIBITION
we are made of stardust
we are made of stardust explores our relationship with the cosmos.
Rooted in Indigenous cosmologies and astronomy, the artworks included in this exhibition visually express how Indigenous peoples make sense of their place in the universe through relating to and reflecting on the sun, the moon, the stars, and all celestial beings in the night sky.
Artists: Patrick Amos, Germaine Arnaktauyok, Kenojuak Ashevak, Shuvinai Ashoona, Jason Baerg, Carl Beam, Joane Cardinal-Schubert, Christian Chapman, Barry Coffin, Robert Davidson, Beau Dick, Skawennati Fragnito, Terran Last Gun, Rita Letendre, Linda Lomahaftewa, Michael McCabe, Meryl McMaster, John Noestheden, Susan A. Point, Jaune Quick-to-See-Smith, Kevin Red Star, Pitaloosie Saila, Ken Tohee, Unknown Artist
EVENTS:
PANEL TALK – Perspectives from Indigenous Skywatchers
Thursday, November 3rd, 2022
A conversation about Indigenous astronomy with Wilfred Buck, Melanie Demers, and Laurie Rousseau-Nepton. Moderated by Rhéanne Chartrand, Curator of Indigenous Art at McMaster Museum of Art and Dr. Robert Cockcroft, Assistant Professor / Director, William J. McCallion Planetarium.
Watch the recording:
Thursday, October 6th, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
An evening of celestially-inspired music and art presented in conjunction with the exhibition we are made of stardust.
Featuring LIVE music by Lacey Hill, Blue Moon Marquee, and a wearable art market!
HAUDENOSAUNEE STAR STORIES
Please note that due to circumstances beyond our control, we are unfortunately having to cancel the Haudenousaunee star stories event with Tom Deer and Rob Cockcroft planned for November 19th. The museum will still be open on the 19th from 12pm-5pm however, and we encourage you to visit and view the we are made of stardust exhibition.
Curated by: Rhéanne Chartrand
August 16, 2022 – December 02, 2022
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SUBMISSIONS & ASSISTANCE
SUBMISSIONS:
The McMaster Museum of Art is presently not accepting artists’ submissions for exhibitions at this time of leadership change at the museum. Our Interim Director will be undertaking a review of the museum’s forward exhibition schedule, as well as our policies and procedures, in the coming months. Our present focus is the ongoing maintenance of our permanent collection and storage needs for future collection activities.
The museum remains committed to our collecting priority in the continued support of early career, mid-career and established Indigenous artists, artists of the Black diaspora and racialized artists through purchases and commissions. Donations will be welcomed and reviewed at a future date which will be posted on our website.
ASSISTANCE:
The McMaster Museum of Art is a third party recommender for Ontario Arts Council (OAC) Exhibition Assistance Grants.
Please note that there has been a delay in the OAC opening the 2024-2025 program. This webpage will be updated with our deadlines as soon as possible.
Priorities:
Artists who demonstrate an interest and consideration of art as a medium for social change and action.
Please follow the guidelines established by the Ontario Arts Council, apply directly through their website, and submit the following with your applications:
Brief artist statement
Confirmation letter from the gallery/museum/venue
Budget
CV
Digital images of work
