November is Native American Heritage Month, or as it is commonly referred to, American Indian, and First Nations Month. What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S. has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.November is Native American Heritage Month, or as it is commonly referred to, American Indian, and First Nations Month. What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S. has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose. Art for the Soul Artistic Director Billy Myers of the Mohawk Nation has curated a first-of-its-kind exhibition in Western Massachusetts entitled: 7th Generation: Contemporary Native American Artists of the 21st Century . The month-long celebration will not only be a visual treat wit
Reception scheduled for Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 5 to 8, which will include drumming and other activities. Billy Myers states, “This exhibition has been four years in the making. Artwork has been shipped from as far as Santa Fe New Mexico.” For additional information and scheduled events, please check art4thesoul.org or contact the gallery at 413.231.4598. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Friday from 11 am to 5 pm. Saturday hours will begin on November 25, 2017. ■