Andrew W. Mellon Curator of Native Arts @ Denver Art Museum. Board member @ Denver Indian Center Inc. and VP of the Native American Art Studies Association.
Denver, CO
Joined May 2011
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“ @DenverArtMuseum Leads World in North American Native Art” - @DenverGazette
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John P. Lukavic, Ph.D. retweeted
Check out these must-see pieces by Black American and African artists now on display at the Denver Art Museum! 🔥 See them all on EBONY. #EBONYMag
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Earlier this month, Cray Bauxmont-Flynn of Beyond the Art Podcast interviewed John Lukavic, Andrew W. Mellon Curator of Native Arts at the DAM. Listen to (and watch) the interview to learn more about Lukavic, and the Native Arts department at the museum: bit.ly/3IAuNzy
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CLOSING SOON! Don't miss your chance to see the groundbreaking exhibition "Speaking with Light: Contemporary Indigenous Photography" before it closes at 5pm on May 22. Included in general admission, which is free for kids and members. Learn more: bit.ly/3I2MB5a
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Over 2,000 museum professionals are registered for #AAM2023—join us!
Learn about our exciting keynote speaker Gregg Deal (Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe), joined on the stage by Virgil Ortiz, Cassandra Atencio, John Lukavic, and moderated by Dawn DiPrince. annualmeeting.aam-us.org/202…
ALT A photograph of Gregg Deal with the text "Introducing the #AAM2023 Keynote Speaker! Artist | Activist | Disruptor | Gregg Deal (Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe). on contemporary museum practice of representing the past, present, and future of Indigenous peoples. 2023 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo | Denver May 19-22 #AAM2023" and the AAM logo.
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Featured in @nytimes as a not-to-miss exhibition, "Islands Beyond Blue: Niki Hastings-McFall and Treasures from the Oceania Collection," opens at the DAM on May 14! bit.ly/3v7CRR9
Check out the full NYT exhibitions guide: nyti.ms/3AwCum2
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I’ve never made a political social media post in my life, and I’m 100% comfortable posting this. It’s not political. I’m posting it because my wife is a teacher. And because we have 2 school-aged kids. And because I’m proud to work with @CoachBrentKey and call him a friend. – at Atlanta, GA
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See "Speaking with Light: Contemporary Indigenous Photography" at the DAM through May 22. Read about the artists and artworks included in the exhibition via Southwest Contemporary: bit.ly/3n1Y3qX
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We are excited to announce that the 2023 Native Arts Artist-in-Residence at the DAM is Viki Eagle!
Meet our resident artist, Viki Eagle (Sičháŋǧu Lakȟóta), and learn about her current photography project "Re(Mapping) a Rez Metal Sonic ReZistance": bit.ly/41KEFyM
Just a reminder to college football recruits: @LincolnRiley makes dry brisket. He uses the same excuse “we’re close” when judging cooking times and ends up serving up something unpalatable.
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Meet Chelsea Kaiah (Ute and Apache), Native Arts Artist-in-Residence at the Denver Art Museum this fall/winter! Learn more about Kaiah and her residency, which will start November 18: bit.ly/3TVSu8Y #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #IndigenousArt
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IN 1 WEEK: “Dakota Modern: The Art of Oscar Howe” presents over 40 years of the artist’s career.
Join us opening weekend for a panel w/ curator Kathleen Ash-Milby, @Bill_Anthes (Pitzer College), @johnlukavic (@DenverArtMuseum), & Christina Burke (@Philbrook).
ALT Painting of circular red, orange, and black swirls surround head in profile on blue background.
ALT 4 color headshots.
John P. Lukavic, Ph.D. retweeted
JUST ANNOUNCED! The Denver Art Museum will present "Speaking with Light: Contemporary Indigenous Photography," one of the first major museum surveys to explore the practices of Indigenous photographers working over the past 3 decades. Opens Feb. 19, 2023 bit.ly/3TdgbJQ
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On Tuesday, September 27 from 6pm to 7pm, join us for the fourth and final session of our Insight: Meet the Martin Building Series, "In Dialogue: Indigenous Voices in the Galleries": bit.ly/3ShSL5c
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Today, the Denver Art Museum celebrates Native American art and culture with the 33rd Annual Friendship Powwow & Native American Cultural Celebration from 10am to 5pm! (Free admission)
Check out the free livestream of the event via Vimeo starting at 11am: bit.ly/3Qmbaw4
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Join us for the 33rd Friendship Powwow at the DAM on Sept 10! bit.ly/3zJN1cO
The Friendship Powwow and Free Days are presented by Your 6 Front Range @Toyota Stores and made possible by residents who support the SCFD. Additional support provided by Native American Bank.
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IT'S INDIAN MARKET TIME, BABY <3
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Join us for the 33rd Friendship Powwow at the DAM on Sept 10! bit.ly/3zJN1cO
The Friendship Powwow and Free Days are presented by Your 6 Front Range @Toyota Stores and made possible by residents who support the SCFD. Additional support provided by Native American Bank.
