Past Exhibitions

Postcard invitation for the “Mni Shota to Minnesota” exhibit (1999).

Explore past exhibitions - and the artists who brought them to life- of the Two Rivers Gallery through our online print media archive. The exhibitions showcased in this collection span a range of media, themes, and collaborations, capturing moments of creativity, storytelling, and connection. Though the shows have long passed, the relationships and ideas they sparked continue to shape our space today.

Postcard Invitation for the “Jimisawaabandaming: Looking Ahead in A Hopeful Way” exhibit (2000).

Our digital archive preserves over 40 years of the Two Rivers Gallery’s print media honoring the artists, organizers, and community members who have shaped the space across generations. Browse the collection to revisit featured artists and explore the evolving creative work shared at Two Rivers Gallery.

  • Archival exhibitions from the 1970s document the founding of Two Rivers Gallery and early Indigenous artistic expression. Explore flyers, postcards, and exhibition records from this decade.

  • The 1980s archive reflects a growing gallery and evolving artistic practices. Browse exhibition materials highlighting community connection and creative experimentation.

  • Exhibitions from the 1990s center Indigenous-led narratives and contemporary perspectives. View archived flyers and documentation from this decade.

  • The 2000s archive features new media, interdisciplinary work, and emerging artists. Explore exhibition materials from this era.

Two Rivers Gallery before the monumental Minneapolis American Indian Center renovation.

This catalogue is part of a larger story. Dive deeper
into our journey, community, and creative history through the Telling the Story History Project.

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