Thursday 13 June

   'Naomi' (detail) by Cara Romero featuring traditional regalia by Leah Mata.

Artist Reception Thursday 6pm - 8pm

Please join us for a drink at a special gallery reception to welcome Leah Mata Fragua to Bristol this 

Thursday 6pm - 8pm

 at 

Rainmaker Gallery

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Leah Mata is a member of the Yak Tityu Tityu (the people) Northern Chumash tribe, located on the Central California Coast. As a traditional Northern Chumash artist, Leah creates contemporary living forms of regalia and jewellery that are blended with traditional knowledge and rooted in the past yet incorporate her own unique contemporary artistic expressions.View and try on Leah's fabulous jewellery at the gallery whilst you enjoy a drink and chat with Leah about her culture and art. Artist Reception with Leah Mata: Thursday 13 June 6–8pm at Rainmaker Gallery (free).

Artist Talk Thursday 3pm - 4pm

Prior to the gallery reception Leah will be speaking to us about the traditional material culture of her Indigenous Californian tribe. Leah gathers her materials seasonally before they can be processed and used. Given that most of the resources needed are natural, it can require years of planning to create cultural items. Leah is committed to the environmental issues that play a role in the sustainability of natural resources required to maintain her traditional arts.

Join Leah Mata for this unique event and learn about the lesser known tribes of California.

Book now for 'Artist Talk with Leah Mata'Thursday 13 June, 3pm-4pm, £5Friends Meeting House, 126 Hampton Road BS6 6JEcontact [email protected] / 0117 944 3101

BBC Radio 4

Those of you who listen to BBC Radio 4 may have heard me and some of my Native women friends on 'Ramblings' with Clare Balding last week. We were delighted that the broadcast was chosen for Pick of The Week. If you missed it you can listen on the BBC sounds webpage

HERE

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This week is your last opportunity to see

THE YOUNG AMERICANS

exhibition! So come along on Thursday, hear Leah speak then stroll over to the gallery have a drink, try on some jewellery and enjoy the exhibition while you still can.

See you on Thursday!

Jo x