Collection Spotlight Event featuring artists Melissa S. Cody (Navajo) and Barbara Teller Ornelas (Navajo)

Join museum leadership for a panel discussion with Navajo master weavers Barbara Teller Ornelas and Melissa Cody.
Event Schedule:
6:00 PM | Reception begins with light fare on the plaza. Museum open
6:30 PM | Opening remarks in museum lobby by Autry Museum President & CEO, Stephen Aron, followed by an artist discussion with sixth-generation master weaver Barbara Teller Ornelas and master weaver and textile artist Melissa Cody, moderated by Amanda Wixon, Autry Curator of Native History & Culture.
7:30 PM | Discussion ends and tours begin.
Rowen Textile Gallery- The Autry Museum
This rotating exhibition features highlights from the Autry’s textile collection and is co-curated by contemporary Native weavers sharing their expertise and insight. The Autry continues to honor the communities and individuals who have produced these historic pieces and actively collects contemporary works to represent ongoing traditions.