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The Autry is a museum dedicated to bringing together the stories of all peoples of the American West, connecting the past with the present to inspire our shared future. The museum presents a wide range of exhibitions and public programs, including lectures, film, theater, festivals, family events, and music, and performs scholarship, research, and educational outreach.
“Oh, give me a home/ Where velociraptors roam…”
For this week's Is This a Western?, curator Josh Garrett-Davis takes on the sci-fi classic Jurassic Park!
This week a college professor asks if the now-classic dinosaur adventure Jurassic Park is a Western.
Online exclusive! See director Nancy Kelly's critically acclaimed masterpiece, which tells the real-life tale of a young Chinese woman sold into slavery in 1880s Idaho gold country. Distributor Kino Lorber is releasing this beautiful 4k restoration in a virtual theater as a means of supporting small independent cinemas around the country.
Streaming Online April 24–May 7 - Join us for a virtual theatrical release of Thousand Pieces of Gold , a critically acclaimed masterpiece that tells the real-life tale of a young Chinese woman sold into slavery in 1880s Idaho’s…
This Thursday @ noon, join Delanna Studi, Co-Artistic Director of Native Voices at the Autry, for an Instagram Live Q&A as part of the Autry's Office Hours.
DeLanna is a wealth of knowledge with over 25 years of experience as a performer, storyteller, educator, facilitator, advocate, and activist, you won't want to miss it! TheAutry.org/OfficeHours
In this week's Digital Tour, our Education department takes a look at some of the women—past and present—that have shaped the American West. bit.ly/34FQVDC
During Shelter in Place the Autry would like to bring the joys of learning about the American West to you! Students, teachers, and parents alike can use these resources at home. We will be frequently…
Bring a bit of the Autry home by checking out the book selection on our online store. We have an array of books authored by Autry curators, as well as catalogue books detailing past Autry exhibitions. bit.ly/2VDNn0n
Last week, the Autry celebrated Jane Withers’ 94th birthday with a special blog post that highlights her life’s work from child actor to Gene Autry co-star to “Josephine the Plumber.”
By: Caroline Sheehan, 2018-2019 Autry/Occidental College intern; Liza Posas, Head, Research Services and Archives Jane Withers, actor, philanthropist, and doll collector, turns 94 this Sunday. A…
Attn American West Art Lovers: You still have a week to view and purchase, online, new works by the top contemporary artists working in the Western genre during #AutryMasters. Theautry.org/Masters
See paintings and sculptures by over 60 contemporary, nationally recognized artists.
In this week’s #AlohaAutry, we learn how Aloha shirts made their way into Harry S Truman’s wardrobe and how his “finest tropical duds” were controversial at the time. We also take a look at Truman’s shirt from legendary Hawaiian surfer Duke Kahanamoku. The shirt was loaned to us from the Harry S Truman National Historic Site for use in Dress Codes, an upcoming Autry exhibition. bit.ly/2RIGl9u
By: Kristen Stalling, Museum Curator, Harry S Truman NHS/Independence Multi-Park Facility This past Sunday, April 12, marked the 75 th anniversary of Franklin Roosevelt’s death and swearing in of…
It’s California #NativePlantWeek! Learn about the plants in your neighborhood by taking a digital tour of our ethnobotanical garden.
During Shelter in Place the Autry would like to bring the joys of learning about the American West to you! Students, teachers, and parents alike can use these resources at home. We will be frequently…
Our celebration of #NationalPoetryMonth with Dryland continues this Friday, 4/17, 6–7 p.m. Live on Zoom, hear from local poets, engage in discussions, and receive a guided prompt to create your own pieces. This Friday’s program focuses on sounds.
Friday, April 17 and 24, 2020, 6:00–7:00 p.m. - Celebrate National Poetry Month with Dryland Literature and the Autry! Each program features readings by L.A. poets, discussions, and a guided prompt where participants are encouraged to create new…
This Thursday at noon, participate in an Instagram live Q&A with Amy Scott—the Autry’s Executive Vice President of Research and Interpretation and Marilyn B. and Calvin B. Gross Curator of Visual Arts. Her recent curated exhibitions at the Autry include Coyote Leaves the Res: The Art of Harry Fonseca, LA RAZA, and Harry Gamboa Jr.: Chicano Male Unbonded.
Thursday, April 16, 2020, Noon - Drop-in during the Autry's Office Hours, a new series hosted on Instagram Live that allows viewers the opportunity to ask experts across the field the questions they've always pondered.
In this week's episode of our new video series, Autry curator Josh Garrett-Davis takes on Frankenstein. Find out how this classic tale set in Europe relates to the American West.
Challenge: Frankenstein The Autry’s media specialist, Anton Lieberman , suggested Frankenstein . Here’s how Josh responded:
Check out The Autry Online to see what we’re cooking up in the digital kitchen. Find links to blog posts, videos, educational resources, and more!
The Autry’s doors may be temporarily closed to the public, but that’s not going to stop us from bringing all the stories of the American West to you. Find below links to blog posts, Collection…
Celebrate National Poetry Month with Dryland: A Literary Journal Based In South Central Los Angeles & the Autry. Live on Zoom, hear from local poets, engage in discussions, and receive a guided prompt to create your own pieces. This Friday’s program focuses on neighborhoods.
Friday, April 10, 17, and 24, 2020, 6:00–7:00 p.m. - Connections will not be cancelled, creativity will continue, and voices will be heard. Dryland Literature and the Autry celebrate National Poetry Month with a new digital series. Each program…
DYK the Autry Store is online? Check out the recently added items including puzzles, activities, books, and more for your stay-at-home needs.
This Thursday at noon, ask Tyree A. Boyd-Pates—the Autry’s Associate Curator of Western History—all your burning curatorial and Autry questions! We are launching Office Hours, a new series on Instagram Live that allows viewers the opportunity to ask experts across the field the questions they've always pondered.
Thursday, April 9, 2020, Noon - Drop-in during the Autry's Office Hours, a new series hosted on Instagram Live that allows viewers the opportunity to ask experts across the field the questions they've always pondered.
Looking for educational resources during this period of staying-at-home? The Autry’s education team has you covered like a wagon! Find virtual tours, activity pages, and more for students, teachers, and adults alike.
During Shelter in Place the Autry would like to bring the joys of learning about the American West to you! Students, teachers, and parents alike can use these resources at home. We will be frequently…
Autry curator Josh Garrett-Davis claims to be able to take any film, song, book, or pop culture reference and explain how it relates to the mythology of the American West. We invite you to show this cowboy up by submitting your challenges to him—by e-mailing [email protected] and asking, “Is This a Western?”
If you’re a hammer, everything looks like a nail. If you’re a curator of Western history, popular culture, and firearms at the Autry, everything looks like a Western. Playing on his recent…
The Autry’s collections department has donated almost 200 N95 masks and 13,000 pairs of gloves to health care professionals at three area hospitals. Read a piece penned by Conor McCleary to learn more, including how and why the museum used this equipment in its normal, pre shelter-at-home operations.
In recent weeks, we have all been hearing about a shortage in many US hospitals of the personal protection equipment needed to protect healthcare workers as they care for sick patients. Museum staff,…
Aloha shirts: We know them, we love them, we likely have one in our closet. But do you know the history? Autry’s Chief Curator, Carolyn Brucken, shares a few insights into the upcoming Dress Codes exhibition—which includes a look at the history of Aloha shirts and the Native Hawaiian concept of 'Ohana.
We will be sharing stories from our colleagues on our blog and encourage you to participate in the #AlohaAutry spirit by wearing your own Aloha shirts and tagging us on Instagram (@theautry).
By: Carolyn Brucken, Chief Curator Aloha! Over the past few days people around the world have been sheltering at home, working remotely, and cancelling travel plans. For me, this has…
Head over to the Autry Blog to learn more about Penny (Gloria Winters), the teenage niece of Uncle Sky (Grant Kirby), title character in the 1950s television series.
For many, this familiar opening to the 1950s television series also meant sharing the adventures of Penny, the teenage niece of Uncle Sky (Grant Kirby), title character in the television series.…
Continue the celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth by learning more about photographer Theo Westenberger (1950–2008) who found inspiration in the American West. #museumfromhome
Note: These photographs are not currently on view. This is an online-only exhibit. In 2010, the Library and Archives of the Autry received a generous gift: the entire photographic work of Theo…
#WomensHistoryMonth isn’t quite done yet. Learn about one of our favorite historical figures, Mabel McKay (Long Valley Cache Creek Pomo), basket weaver as well as a teacher, advocate, and spiritual leader through this short stop-animation piece. Created by Melanie Mandl, this video was featured in the exhibition The Life and Work of Mabel McKay (2016 at the Autry).
Stop-motion animation piece created by Melanie Mandl for the Autry Museum in Los Angeles. This video portrait is part of "The Life and Work of Mabel McKay",…
You still have time to purchase original artwork by #AutryMasters artists. We are extending the sale to April 25! See works like this piece by Matt Smith and more online. bit.ly/2xktN0I
We think every day should be #NationalPuppyDay
🖼: John Fawcett, Saddle Pals, watercolor part of #AutryMasters.
See more work from Masters artists at TheAutry.org/Masters
We here at the Autry truly miss welcoming visitors to the museum, so we thought we’d bring the stories of the American West to you!
We want to hear from you! Drop a reply on what you would like to see, and how you would like to see it. More gallery tours? Stories behind the objects? Performances? Talks from experts? Let us know what subjects you would like us to explore.
During our temporary closure, we want to bring the Masters Art Exhibition & Sale to you! On Wednesday, we will go live at 11 a.m. on Instagram with a tour of the gallery. Be sure to check in with us by following @theautry.
Out of concern for the health and safety of our community, the Autry museum, store, and café will be temporarily closed to the public, beginning tomorrow (Saturday, March 14), until further notice. The closure will also include the Historic Southwest Museum Mt. Washington Campus.
All public programs, events, school tours, and docent-guided tours through May 31 have been canceled. For programs that have fees, refunds will be issued automatically.
Operational updates will be announced here and on our website. For updates visit, TheAutry.org/COVID19.
*Updated March 13, 2020 Out of concern for the health and safety of our community, the Autry museum, store, and café will be temporarily closed to the public, beginning Saturday, March 14,…
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Autry is canceling the remaining performances of Native Voices at the Autry's production of Lying with Badgers. For those who have paid a fee, refunds will be issued immediately. We will post updates here and to our website regarding any potential rescheduling. Thank you for your understanding during this time.
This Saturday, join basketweaver Delia ‘Dee’ Dominguez (Kitanemuk & Yowlumne Tejon Indians) as she shares her handmade basket caps in the Autry’s garden.
Saturday, March 7, 2020, 1:00–4:00 p.m. - Join basketweaver Delia ‘Dee’ Dominguez (Kitanemuk & Yowlumne Tejon Indians) as she shares her handmade basket caps in the Autry’s garden.
March 8 @ 12:30 p.m.: Ask your questions to artist Mark Maggiori during Meet the Artist, a new drop-in series feat. #AutryMasters. Included with admission. Free for Autry Members. http://bit.ly/2PWoxXN
Photos from opening weekend of Masters of the American West Art Exhibition and Sale are now on our site! TheAutry.org/Masters
See paintings and sculptures by over 60 contemporary, nationally recognized artists.
Get your tix for LYING WITH BADGERS—a new play featuring both people and puppets! At the Autry through 3/15.
Tickets to see Lying with Badgers: New Play by Native Voices at the Autry on opening night are SOLD OUT! Be sure to catch one of the other performances now through March 15 and reserve your seat today. TheAutry.org/NativeVoices
Native Voices at the Autry's premiere of Lying with Badgers is featured in LAist's 24 Amazing Events Happening In Southern California This Weekend
Pooches prance. Frankenstein rises... again. South L.A. hosts a wellness fair. An immersive opera unfolds in Chinatown.
Starting as a procession through the @lastatehistoricpark, the @industryopera’s Sweet Land becomes an opera that erases itself. Join LA’s contemporary opera company February 29–March 15 for an unforgettable experience. Visit http://bit.ly/3aWwox9 for tickets and more information. Mayflower image and conceptual design by @cannupa Hanska Luger. Lettering and graphic design by @VisualIssues.
The Arrivals wash up on the shore. They make contact with another civilization they call “the Hosts.” And from there, the story splinters, following diverging perspectives. Starting as a procession through the LA State Historic Park, Sweet Land becomes an opera that erases itself. The company th...
This Friday, don't miss the premiere of Lying with Badgers from Native Voices at the Autry. Traditions are challenges, allegiances are tested in this dark comedy set in the Blackfeet Nation. TheAutry.org/NativeVoices
Written by Jason Grasl (Blackfeet) Directed by Randy Reinholz (Choctaw) February 28–March 15 Thursdays and Fridays: 8:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays: 2:00 p.m. RESERVATIONS …
Opening next week! See the world premiere of Native Voices at the Autry Lying with Badgers. Humorous and moving, this dark comedy—featuring puppets who interact with humans—tells the story of two estranged brothers of the Blackfeet Nation.
Performances: 2/28–3/15.
More info: TheAutry.org/NativeVoices
Written by Jason Grasl (Blackfeet) Directed by Randy Reinholz (Choctaw) February 28–March 15 Thursdays and Fridays: 8:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays: 2:00 p.m. RESERVATIONS …
The Industry presents Sweet Land, February 29–March 15 at Los Angeles State Historic Park. LA’s contemporary opera company brings you a historical pageant that disrupts the dominant narrative of American identity. Visit bit.ly/3aWwox9 for tickets and more information.
Mayflower image and conceptual design by Cannupa Hanska Luger. Lettering and graphic design by Visual Issues.
The Arrivals wash up on the shore. They make contact with another civilization they call “the Hosts.” And from there, the story splinters, following diverging perspectives. Starting as a procession through the LA State Historic Park, Sweet Land becomes an opera that erases itself. The company th...
Opening tomorrow (2/8), Masters of the American West Exhibition and Sale. Be amongst the first to see paintings and sculptures by 64 nationally recognized artists.
See paintings and sculptures by over 60 contemporary, nationally recognized artists.
Native Voices at the Autry is excited to announce DeLanna Studi as new Co-Artistic Director.
Renowned Cherokee Performer & Writer to Further Amplify Native Theatre Company’s National Profile
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Get your tix for LYING WITH BADGERS—a new play featuring both people and puppets! At the Autry through 3/15.
THIS WEEKEND: American Indian Arts Marketplace is back! Enjoy art, food, performances, and more. #AutryMarket http://TheAutry.org/Marketplace
Join the #AutryCampaign to support the Autry’s efforts to challenge the past, discover the present, and celebrate the future with public programming and educational initiatives engaging multigenerational audiences. Visit TheAutry.org/Campaign to learn more!
We’re live with Conjunto Oye! Our Sizzling Summer Nights series continues Thursdays through August 22, here at the Autry in Griffith Park.
Autry After Hours is back Wednesday, June 19! Join local poets, DJs, and visual artists + see the museum’s latest exhibitions. Autry Members get in for free. $5 admission for non-members.
A (very) quick look at our new exhibition, Indian Country: The Art of David Bradley. Now on view!
Sneak peek of PURE NATIVE—a new stage comedy by Vickie Ramirez. Performances March 8-24! Tickets: TheAutry.org/NativeVoices
Getting the Autry stage ready for PURE NATIVE, a new comedy by Vickie Ramirez (Tuscarora). Performances March 8-24! Tickets available at TheAutry.org/NativeVoices #NativeVoices
Opening day is tomorrow, 2/9! #AutryMasters TheAutry.org/Masters
Masters of the American West—the nation’s premier Western art show and sale. Opening day tickets now available. #AutryMasters TheAutry.org/Masters
THIS WEEKEND (Nov. 10-11): American Indian Arts Marketplace at the Autry in Griffith Park! Enjoy art, food, performances, and more. #AutryMarket http://TheAutry.org/Marketplace
KCET’s next episode of #Artbound examines the beauty and artistry of Native American basketry, and how California is leading the effort to revitalize the tradition. The Art of Basket Weaving was made in partnership with KCET, California Indian Basketweavers Association (CIBA), and the Autry. Catch the episode on KCET tonight, April 24, at 9:00 p.m.
Watch the debut of KCET's next #Artbound episode on La Raza, the bilingual newspaper/magazine that provided a voice to the Chicano Rights Movement in the late '60s and '70s. Features #AutryLARAZA co-curators Amy Scott and Luis C. Garza. Premieres tonight (4/3), 6:00 PM PT, on Link TV. http://bit.ly/2E2IuTW
The LA RAZA digital interactive, created by Narduli Studio, offers multilayered exploration and 3-D navigation through the 25,000 images available in the La Raza magazine archive. Offering four experiences, the interactive displays archive metadata connections as well as new connections made through user interaction. Fly through, explore the neural network, interact with the timeline or spectrum display, and enjoy never-before-available access to this archive documenting an important moment in Los Angeles history. #AutryLARAZA
Highly interactive and fun for all ages, "Play!" looks at the history and evolution of toys and games in the American West. Come play! #AutryPlay
Before you finalize your menu for #Thanksgiving, consider incorporating some native ingredients into your holiday dishes. Get the recipes: bit.ly/2dTpBaj #TendingtheWild #CAcontinued KCET
Ever wonder how you set up a tipi? Come see Rex “Wambli Sapa” Carolin's (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe) completed tipi today during American Indian Arts Marketplace. #AutryMarket
Wildhorse Singers and Dancers perform a traditional chicken dance at #AutryMarket.
A preview of the Goedel family (Yakama/Tulalip) hoop dancing. Catch them in the museum at 2:00 p.m. #AutryMarket
The Autry joins museums and galleries across Southern California celebrating Latino/a art and culture with Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA. Our LA RAZA exhibition is now on view. #AutryLARAZA #PSTLALA
Happy (almost) 110th birthday to Gene Autry, America's Favorite Singing Cowboy, from actor Bruce Dern and HDNET MOVIES. 🤠🎂🎉 Come celebrate tomorrow: bit.ly/2wSsIY4
We're celebrating California Native American Day by focusing on the voices essential to the making of "Tending the Wild" and our California Continued galleries and garden. KCET #TendingtheWild #CAcontinued
Screening Saturday, Beyond Standing Rock connects the recent protests to the continued struggle for tribal sovereignty in the United States. Tickets and event details: bit.ly/2fzqMOs
It's cooling down and Sizzling Summer Nights is heating up! 🔥⚡️💯
Highly interactive and fun for all ages, "Play!" looks at the history and evolution of toys and games in the American West. #AutryPlay #NowOnView
We're kicking off Sizzling Summer Nights! Thursdays through August 17 at the Autry Museum in Griffith Park. #letsdance
A part of our California Continued experience, California Road Trip takes you through some of our state's most scenic landscapes including Death Valley National Park, Big Sur, California, Joshua Tree National Park, the California Redwoods, and Mt. Whitney. Find out more at TheAutry.org/CAcontinued. #NowOnView #CAcontinued #AutryRoadTrip
Whether you're headed to a festival, on #SpringBreak, or hitting the road to spend time with family, here's some #RoadTrip inspiration for the weekend. And if you're taking a #staycation, you can see the full California Road Trip media experience in California Continued. #CAcontinued #AtTheAutry
We’re live with artist Cannupa Hanska Luger (Mandan/Hidatsa/Arikara/Lakota)! Cannupa is speaking here tomorrow after the matinee of Native Voices at the Autry’s play “Fairly Traceable.” Questions welcome!
We're live with Mary Kathryn Nagle (Cherokee), playwright for Fairly Traceable, opening tomorrow. You can hear more from Mary Kathryn following Saturday and Sunday's 2:00 p.m. performances. Tickets and details: TheAutry.org/NativeVoices
Happy birthday to archeologist, archivist, photographer, storyteller, and founder of the historic Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Charles Fletcher Lummis, born on this day in 1859. Video KCET
Where are you headed this long weekend? Here's some road trip inspiration from the California Road Trip media experience in California Continued. #CAcontinued #TheAutryRoadTrip Exhibition details: bit.ly/1qK0kor Road trip excerpts: bit.ly/2kHyYwF
Created in partnership with KCET and our "California Continued" exhibition, "Tending the Wild" explores how California's Native peoples have actively shaped and tended the land for millennia. Watch the premiere of the full-length documentary tonight at 9:00 p.m. on KCET. #TendingtheWild #CAcontinued.
"For thousands of years, Indian people have had a reciprocal relationship with plants." See more in "California Continued," and watch the full "Tending the Wild" episode on KCET: bit.ly/2gGfC9Q #TendingtheWild #CAcontinued
"He [creator] gave us the responsibility to take care of mother earth ... then he gave us a number of tools … including fire.” 🔥🔥🔥 Don't miss the final weekend to see the "Reduction" video installation, closing 1/8: bit.ly/2h34mGw #FinalDays #CAcontinued
"Everything we needed came from the plants," says Native plants educator Barbara Drake (Tongva). Learn more in our "California Continued" ethnobotanical garden, and watch the full "Tending the Wild" episode on KCET: http://bit.ly/2g5gkNI
Herbalist Sage LaPena (Nomtipom Wintu) speaks on traditional medicinal practices in Native communities today. Learn more in our "California Continued" ethnobotanical garden, and watch the full "Tending the Wild" episode on KCET: http://bit.ly/2gGfC9Q
A show-stopper in our Human Nature gallery, artist Gerald Clarke Jr (Cahuilla) speaks on the process and intention behind his extraordinarily unique basket. Read more on KCET: http://bit.ly/2hpFE3t #CAcontinued
Despite its barren appearance, the desert supports a wide swath of life. See more in the "California Continued" galleries and watch the full "Tending the Wild" episode on KCET: http://bit.ly/2hr2A0j
“In our way of life, in our culture, in our values, we earn everything we have,” says California Native plant expert Nicholas Hummingbird (Cahuilla/Apache). Watch the full "Tending the Wild" episode on KCET, and see more in the "California Continued" galleries. WATCH NOW: http://bit.ly/2fdmnzr (his piece starts around 7:39). #TendingtheWild #CAcontinued
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