Recognition: Contemporary Lumbee Art
August 18 – September 26
This special exhibition is in honor and celebration of the Lumbee people becoming the 575th federally recognized Tribe. Our featured artists include Karina McMillan, Chris Kennedy, and James D Malcolm.
This showcase will be on view alongside our Featured Artists Exhibit from August 18 through September 26.
Opening reception on August 21, 2026 from 6 to 9 PM.
Karina McMillan
Karina’s work explores identity, memory, and cultural continuity through the lens of her experience as a Lumbee artist. Through drawing, printmaking, painting, and mixed media, she creates visual narratives that reflect the connections between personal history, Indigenous heritage, and the stories carried across generations.
Chris Kennedy
Over the years, Chris has worked in oils, graphite, and colored pencil mediums. He uses elements of realism through pieces that show snapshots of emotion and touch. Through his art, Chris wants to connect with people and be a part of the evolving body of art.
James D Malcolm
James is inspired by the unique pattern of the Longleaf Pinecone, which serves as the insignia of his tribe, the Lumbee. His work explores the creative possibilities of foldable materials, especially silk ties. James primarily designs and creates Longleaf Patchwork for Regalia worn by girls and young women competing in annual Lumbee Pageants.