Tsimshian artist Ken Decker will speak about his award-winning Tsimshian Ceremonial Wolf Chief Hat, carved in red cedar with painted design, ermine skin and abalone inlay that is currently on display in the Upholding Balance exhibit. Ken Decker has been creating Northwest Coast art for more than 20 years, and has not only shared his knowledge as a teacher, with his wife Monica he has supported generations of traditional artists through his gallery, Crazy Wolf Studios. 

THURSDAY, January 18, 2018
NOON – 1:00 P. M. 
FREE and open to all. 

This short presentation will start a few minutes after noon, last roughly 30 minutes, and may be followed by time for discussion, questions and further exploration. You are able to eat your lunch in the Programs space, please no food in the exhibit.