Knowing the West Exhibition at NCMA (Opening May 2)
Stories of the American West you haven’t heard.
Shannon
April 27, 2026
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Starting May 2, Knowing the West at NCMA takes everything you thought you knew about the American West and reexamines it with a wider lens. This wide-ranging exhibition highlights diverse voices and overlooked stories through paintings, textiles, beadwork, and more. Expect a layered look at history—less cowboy clichés, more real-life complexity. Curious? You can grab tickets here and see what’s been missing from the story—NCMA members get free entry to ticketed exhibitions.
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