Braiding Our Connections Exhibit at the Poeh Cultural Center
Braiding Our Connections by Chad L. YellowJohn
More than an exhibition, this evening is a celebration of the ways we connect — through community, culture, storytelling, art, and one another.
Join us for the opening of Braiding Our Connections by artist Chad L. Yellowjohn at the Poeh Cultural Center, and experience a night woven together with creativity and Indigenous expression. A Shoshone- and Spokane-inspired artist and graduate of the Institute of American Indian Arts, Yellowjohn creates work he describes as “optimistic activism” — art that helps Indigenous people of all ages feel seen, included, and proud of who they are.
The evening will feature:
A special hoop dance performance
The first public unveiling of the 2026 Pathways Festival logo and artwork
A screening of the Pathways Festival documentary
Music by DJ Ill Audia
Food by Shudine’s Fry Bread Stand
The Pathways Festival documentary was created by filmmakers Ashley Browning (Pueblo of Pojoaque) and Charine Gonzales (Pueblo of San Ildefonso) and features interviews with Jacob Shije, Ray Naranjo of Manko, Patricia Maestas, Clarence Cruz, Cris Velarde, Cheyenne Duran, Karl Duncan, and Cole Forrest.
Come gather, celebrate, and be part of an evening centered around connection, creativity, and community.
Exhibition: June 5- September 30, 206
Location: Tower Gallery,Poeh Cultural Center,78 Cities of Gold Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506
Opening Reception: June 5, 2026 5:00pm- 7:00pm Free and Open to the Public
For more information, call (505) 455-3331, ext 5056 or email cheyenned@pojoaque.org
Event Information
Location: Tower Gallery,Poeh Cultural Center,78 Cities of Gold Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506
https://poehcenter.org/event/braiding-our-connections-exhibition/
Cost: Free and Open to the Public
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