This is The Chapter House

A large part of the modern Native experience is protest. While protests are crucial to fight for Indigenous sovereignty and dignity, there are few spaces in urban centers off of reservations for Natives to convene, discuss, and heal when protests end - and fewer that celebrate the importance of art and artists to Indigenous people.

Because art undergirds every facet of Indigenous life, art must be centered in healing and solutions to centuries of violence. There must be spaces to celebrate shared beauty in addition to transient spaces of resisting shared oppression. 

The Chapter House is an exhibition and community space for Indigenous peoples and allies to connect, collaborate, and thrive. It is a cultural hub in which to appreciate art, celebrate individual and shared Indigenous cultures, and explore the complexities of the 21st century Indigenous experience. 

When we are able to congregate safely again, The Chapter House will have programming in each physical space including ongoing exhibitions by well-known and upcoming artists of color, film screenings, round-table discussions, art classes, wellness circles, and farmers markets.

We intend to help revitalize Native traditions while incorporating elements of modern Rez life like flea markets, fry bread making, Rez dog beauty contests, Rez truck shows, and Rez golf. 

Art is a public good — thus, admission is always free. 

But while we’re still social distancing, we’re taking our programming online. In the coming months, we will be promoting Native artists on our social media, holding online auctions, hosting artist talks, and more.

Keep checking our Insta (@thechapterhousela) and our website for new content!