"Our Inheritance”

A visual & live storytelling exploration of what gets passed down through the generations.

May 25th | Higher Art Gallery | 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Doors open at 6 PM, stories begin at 6:30 PM. Complimentary lite hors d'oeuvre's & refreshments will be served.

*** SPACE IS VERY LIMITED FOR THIS EVENT SO GRAB THOSE TICKETS EARLY

What comes to mind when you think of the word Inheritance? Often it is something tangible which is passed down through the ages from loved ones, a piece of property such as a family farm? Perhaps it could be a job or position in your community? How about your dimples, or your freckles? Is what you have Inherited a blessing or a curse? Could it be a treasured possession such as your grandmother's favorite jewelry which now holds great sentimental value to you? Maybe you inherited your sunny disposition from your father, while inheriting your mother's beautiful singing voice? How are we tied to these things, and how will we pass them on? How do we keep it and honor it?

The Art & Storytelling event is one evening only, however the Artwork for the show is on display at the gallery from May 10th-June 1st.

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This event is hosted, curated and produced by Dana Black & Shanny Brooke who have put together a wonderful group of Tellers and Artists for the evening:

TELLERS

Dana Black is a public speaker, public speaking coach, union actor, and the host of the I Swear on My Mother's Grave podcast.

Renée Dillard is an award winning, traditional Anishinaabe natural fiber artist and teacher.

Shea Petaja is a Life/Work coach and podcast host and creator of The Honest Edge.

Mayor Amy Shamroe is the current Mayor of Traverse City. She is also the Book Award/Festival director at The Jenkins Group.

ARTISTS

Shanny Brooke is an artist and the owner/director of Higher Art Gallery.

Kim Kleinhardt is a fiber media artist whose work focus on storytelling through visual engagement.

B.G. Mills is an encaustic & mixed media artist whose work is both nature based & nostalgic.

Ann Willey is a contemporary Folk artist whose work is primarily based in myth and storytelling.

Michelle Tock York is a clay and found object sculptor whose work is both rooted in her upbringing & nature.

A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to Enjinaabiigigeying (the place where we weave). A studio which is run by Anishinaabe weaver, Renée Dillard. This studio enables a vital part of native culture to be preserved and passed down to future generations.

Thank you to New Leonard Media for sound/tech support. (Link to his website: Audio Video Recording Studio in Traverse City, Michigan (newleonard.com)