Indigenous People’s Art Gallery and Cafe’
The Indigenous People’s Art Gallery and Cafe was created in 2019 in Iowa City, Iowa. Founder Dawson Davenport noticed an absence of Indigenous representation in Iowa’s Art scene and was determined to fill that void. Dawson created a space for Indigenous Art and Artists ranging from art exhibitions, music, poetry readings, film screenings, fashion shows, comedy shows and food.
The Indigenous Peoples Art Gallery and Cafe is a space for Indigenous Arts events. Our vision is to be a unique space for the Midwest region providing a place to learn about history of Indigenous people with an emphasis on Iowa’s historical tribal nations. Our goal is to provide education through contemporary arts.
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What is the Indigenous People’s Art Gallery and Cafe?
Visit our virtual Gallery and immerse yourself in Indigenous history, story, and culture.
Below are some examples of the art that has been displayed in our gallery. The following works are the property of the respective artists and are protected by U.S. copyright law. Do not use or reprint these images via any means or media without the written consent of the artist.
"Fancy Shawl Dancer" Acrylic. Stencil. All rights reserved.
"Break the Cycle" Meskwaki Grandfather and Grand child. Acrylic. Stencil. All rights reserved.
"Prayer" Old way, New generation. Acrylic. Stencil. All rights reserved.
"Bustle" Found Material. Wire. Dryer Machine tubing. Duct Tape. All rights reserved.
"Headroach". Found Materials. Wire. Duct Tape. Phone Charger cords. All rights reserved.
Copper bracelet with Meskwaki Appliqué design. All rights reserved.
4 finger ring. Copper and bronze. Wu-Tang logo, turned upside down to a 'M' shape. Thunder cloud and lightning bolt in bronze. All rights reserved.
"Resist" Graphic Design. Adobe Illustrator. Woman shucking corn. Gourd rattles. Corn growing. All rights reserved.
"Grassdance Love" Acrylic on Canvas. All rights reserved.
"Dream Home". Acrylic on canvas. All rights reserved.
Future is Now". Boy with hologram phone with wikiabi in background. All rights reserved.
"Corn Cycle". Acrylic. Stencil. All rights reserved.
"Meskwaki Women Connected through Time". Acrylic. All rights reserved.