Center for Curatorial Studies and Hessel Museum of Art — Attraction in Town of Red Hook

Wow -- the exhibit, "Indian Theater: Native Performance, Art, and Self-Determination Since 1969," absolutely blew my mind! This is such a major exhibit and so important from a variety of standpoints. Vital and thought-provoking on a political level, a sociological level, an avant-garde art level, a historical level, a Native American symbolic and artistic level, a feminist level, a Two-Spirit level, a drama/theater level, a musical level, a multi-media level, a philosophical level....just so amazing in every way. This is a huge exhibit and has been running for awhile. I hope, hope, hope to get back at least once. It is a lot to take in. I learned a lot and was very inspired by the breadth and depth of this amazing grouping of artists. As for the venue, the museum is free and the grounds are terrific. The bathrooms are clean and there is even a device at the water fountain so you can fill up your water bottle. There are also seats outside and inside if someone in your group gets tired. I love BARD. I am so thankful for BARD's role in the community. I can't believe I saw all...

Checked out the exhibit entitled "Indian Theater: Native Performance, Art, and Self-Determination since 1969". An eclectic collection of contemporary art by Native, First Nation, Metis, Inuit artists. A must see on the Bard Colleges campus which is a beautiful campus to walk around. 100 acres, a beautiful Shakespeare garden and a lovely view...

The drive in and through campus is a prelude to the preserved and symbolic history displayed in and around the museum. Stamped messages that our soles crossed once there may or may not have reached everyone's soul. They are worth a good read though. Current work on loan to the Hessel Museum of Art was well...