Moundville Archaeological Park To Host Artist-In-Residency Museum Induction Thursday

MOUNDVILLE, AL — Moundville Archaeological Park on Thursday will officially welcome Mary Smith and Nancy Spain from the Muscogee Creek Nation of Oklahoma to the Jones Archaeological Museum as the museum's new artists in residence.

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Smith and Spain have already been on hand this month at the park demonstrating traditional weaving techniques such as twining and basket making.

The induction event on Thursday will begin with demonstrations from 10 a.m. until noon, followed by demonstrations from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.

Light refreshments and artwork reveal in the museum will be held at 4 p.m. The events will be free with paid admission to the park.

Click here to register online for the event.

This event is made possible by The University of Alabama’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and in part by a grant from Alabama State Council on the Arts.

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