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Traveling Medicine Show

A Collaborative Project with the Artists and Educators of the Blackfeet Indian Nation for Grades K-12...and beyond!

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Featuring ancient, traditional, and contemporary art and artifacts chosen in collaboration between the Glacier Art Museum (formerly the Hockaday Museum of Art) and members of the Blackfeet Indian Nation. Explorations begin with an exhibition of more than 150 items accompanied by a special presentation about cultural, historic, and contemporary connections. When possible visits include participation by Blackfeet artist or tribal cultural consultant.

Each visit is custom-crafted for the participating school or group and may include:

  • Artist demonstrations
  • Art projects
  • Traditional games
  • Other student activities

Cost:  Scholarships available based on need. To see a breakdown of costs see TRAVELING MEDICINE SHOW REQUEST FORM  below.

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The Traveling Medicine Show Request Form

A variety of presentation choices available! Please click on the Request Form button to download and print your Traveling Medicine Show request. Mail or email the form back to the Glacier Art Museum. If you have any questions, contact Kathy Martin, Director of Education, at 406.755.5268.

Sample Presentation Format Sheet

To see more information about Traveling Medicine Show Presentation set up and a sample schedule, plus activity options, please click on the button below to open or download a pdf document.

Traveling Medicine Show Sponsors:

Montana Arts Council Cultural and Aesthetics Grant

Montana 250 Commission Grant

(Past)

Applied Materials Foundation

 Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation

The Woodcock Foundation for the Appreciation of the Arts

The Cadeau Foundation

The Johnson Foundation

Montana Arts Council Cultural And Aesthetics Grant

Montana Office of Public Instruction IEFA grant (inaugural grant for the program 2006-2007)

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