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The Art of Quillwork
Celebrate the power of Indigenous art and design at the National Museum of the American Indian. Hear from the artists behind the porcupine quillwork that adorns two Gucci dresses currently on view at the museum. Enjoy artist demonstrations, a curator-led tour, and get hands-on with objects to deepen your understanding of quillwork. Free, Saturday, March 14, 11 AM–4 PM, National Mall.
Young visitors and their families can stop by the imagiNATIONS Activity Center to learn how deer hide becomes clothing and accessories. Then, design your own rawhide artwork with colorful floral patterns inspired by objects in the National Museum of the American Indian collection.
The porcupine quillwork featured on both gowns is an intricate Native design art unique to North America. Quilling techniques are passed down within families and communities. The historic collaboration protected this Indigenous knowledge, and the quillwork was done exclusively by Big Mountain and his team of Native artists.
Don’t miss the last chance to see two gowns worn by Oscar-nominated actor Lily Gladstone (Siksikaitsitapi [Blackfeet]/Nimiipuu [Nez Perce]) on view in the special installation, Making a Statement, through April 26, 2026.
