"The exhibit “New Identities in Chickasaw Art” features artwork ranging from handbags and jewelry to hand-crafted knives and paintings that capture the essence of tribal elders.

This celebration of Chickasaw art and culture, opening 2:30 p.m. today, will be one of the first events conducted at the tribe’s new tourism offices in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown.

The offices are located on the first floor of the original Bunte Candy Factory building, 1 East Sheridan, Suite 100.

“These artists are incredibly talented,” said Bill Anoatubby, Governor of the Chickasaw Nation, in a news release. “It is truly inspiring to see such a variety of creative expressions of Chickasaw culture and heritage.”

Live models will display textiles, hand bags and jewelry from Chickasaw fashion artists Margaret Wheeler, Maya Stewart and Kristen Dorsey. The work of tribal artists Dustin Mater and Tracie Tuck Davis will also be displayed, along with that of well-known Chickasaw artists Mike Larsen, Jeannie Barbour, Daniel Worcester and Joanna Underwood.

The exhibit will run through January 2, 2011."

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