On Saturday, May 24, at 4 p.m., Jaime T. Herrell, an independent curator and education program developer, will examine the intersection of her curatorial work and the themes of resistance, witnessing and reclaiming space that are alive and vibrant in “Eternal Testament,” the exhibition currently on view at The Church.
Herrell will take a deeper dive into a few works — Natalie Ball’s “You Usually Bury the Head in the Woods Trophy Head,” James Luna’s “Take a Picture With a Real Indian,” Marie Watt’s “Placeholder (Horizon)” and Cara Romero’s “Last Indian Market.”
Following the in-depth look at the works, Herrell will engage the audience in a thoughtful and interactive discussion, inviting a conversation that asks attendees to think beyond land acknowledgment. How do we support Indigenous artists, land sovereignty, and Indigenous futurism in tangible ways?
Herrell is deeply interested in how artists use materials and storytelling to connect the past with the present. She collaborates with artists who challenge outdated ideas of Indigeneity, using their work to reclaim both materials and narratives. Through her work, she aims to create opportunities for learning, meaningful conversations, and community connection, making every experience valuable for everyone involved.
Herrell is an independent curator, education-programs developer and museum studies specialist based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. An enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation, she graduated from the Institute of American Indian Arts in spring 2024. Herrell has worked in significant cultural centers and contemporary spaces for over a decade, including the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, Ballroom Marfa, the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, MIAC, the Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation, and the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
Tickets to the talk are $25 ($20 members) at thechurchsagharbor.org. The Church is at 48 Madison Street in Sag Harbor.
Staff Writer on May 8, 2025