"From the Heart: Expressions of Indigenous Joy" by Four Mothers Collective

Four Mothers Collective Presents Group Exhibition From the Heart: Expressions of Indigenous Joy Opening November 1 at Positive Space

From the Heart: Expressions of Indigenous Joy, presented by Four Mothers Collective

OPENING 5-9pm, Saturday, November 1, 2025

Continues thru Saturday, November 29

Other events include:

Artist Talk 6-8pm, Friday, November 7

Artisan Market 10am-3pm + Community Meal by Autumn Star Catering 11am-1pm, Saturday, November 8

Ceramics Workshop with Jessi Sands 12-2pm, Saturday, November 15

Presented by Four Mothers Collective, From the Heart: Expressions of Indigenous Joy, co-curated by Carly Treece and Jessi Sands, is a celebration of Indigenous resilience, connection, and the boundless power of joy. In a world that too often seeks to define Indigenous existence through struggle, this exhibition shifts the narrative, honoring joy as an act of resistance, a testament to survival, and a reclamation of self. Through diverse artistic expressions, this exhibition explores how joy manifests in Indigenous lives: the deep-rooted connections to land and community, the influence of ancestral traditions, and the ways in which Indigenous peoples cultivate and sustain joy in today’s climate.

Artists: Ray Shabi, Hope Adson, Faith Harjo, Leslie Bigaouette-Serrano, Mia Jones, Jessie Haase, Jaime Misenheimer, Carmen Richardville, Chelsea Hicks, D. Jill Parker, Cheyenna Morgan, Andrea Day, Okcate Smith McCommas, Santee Sioux McKay, Jennifer Wheeler Jalbert, Gale Postoak, Katherine Ashby, Victoria Tiger, Kalyn Barnoski, Natani Notah, Bradley Dry, Haley Gallegos, Jessi Sands, Carly Treece, Lydia Cheshwalla and Sadie Skeeter.

Gallery hours during the exhibit: TH 6-8pm + FR 5-8pm + SAT 12-5pm + BY APPT

With support from: Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition and Tulsa Creative Engine Community Events Fund.

More info: linktr.ee/positivespacetulsa

Contact: Nicole Finley, Founder/Director/Curator - Positive Space Tulsa
nicole@positivespacetulsa.org

Image: "Dancer" (detail)
by Jaime Misenheimer (Choctaw)
Oil on linen
48 in x 72 in

Four Mothers Collective is an art collective founded and run by Indigenous Women, dedicated to addressing the systemic barriers and lack of representation that BIPOC women, girls, and Two-Spirit individuals face in the art world. These groups often encounter limited access to resources, professional development opportunities, and platforms for showcasing their work. Their goal is to create inclusive spaces where these communities can express themselves, connect, and thrive creatively and professionally.

Positive Space Tulsa is located at 1324 East 3rd Street in the Pearl District. Positive Space Tulsa was founded by local artist Nicole Finley (she/her). An art space dedicated to Womxn artists, Positive Space Tulsa believes: The letter “x” in Womxn recognizes all women, including gender expansive identities. Positive Space Tulsa is for women, nonbinary, genderfluid, genderqueer, and agender artists (excluding those who identify as male/men). Womxn is pronounced the same as woman or women.