Art as Autonomy: Self-Portraiture Workshop

Galleries open 6–6:30 p.m.
Workshop in the lobby 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Explore themes of agency and autonomy through self-portraiture in this hands-on workshop inspired by “Tell Clyfford I Said ‘Hi’”, an exhibition examining Clyfford Still’s relationship with the Colville Confederated Tribes of Washington State. Co-curated with Colville youth, the exhibition highlights their perspectives on Still’s depictions of their ancestors and home, as well as his abstract works.

Led by artist Frank Andrews of the Colville Confederated Tribes, the program begins with a 30-minute educator-led tour highlighting key themes in the exhibition, followed by an hour-long art-making session. Participants will create expressive artworks using a variety of materials—paint, collage, pastels, and colored pencils—while reflecting on the autonomy of self-representation.

This program is designed for adults of all experience levels and encourages personal exploration through a range of multimedia techniques. Materials will be provided.

The program is $15 for the public, free for CSM members, and registration is required to attend in person at the Clyfford Still Museum.

Registration will open soon.

About Frank Andrews

My name is Frank Andrews. I’m from the Colville Confederated Tribes (Nez Perce band) / Blackfeet Nation on my father’s side and Diné (Navajo) on my mother’s side. I’ve been creating art—primarily painting and other 2-D forms—since I was young, always working to reflect and connect with my culture through my practice. I earned my degree from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, NM, in 2017—following in the footsteps of my aunt Barbara Goodluck-Morgan, who inspired me to see art as a career. In 2018–2019, I worked at the Colville Tribal Museum, where I helped teach others about our community and its cultural artifacts. Listening to elders and their stories deepened my understanding of what our tribe has endured. As an Indigenous artist, I believe sharing stories and knowing your roots is vital—so that knowledge can be passed on to future generations.