Addition to the Heard Museum collection of Marla Allisons paintings

A year ago the Heard Museum purchased "Mother, "a multimedia portrait of Sharon Lynn Allison. Marla Allison, who is represented by the Berlin Gallery at the Heard Museum Shop, won the inaugural Dobkin Award for Innovation at SWAIA Indian Market in Santa Fe for this piece. Allison recently contacted the curatorial department about a companion piece, "Father, "she wanted to donate to the Heard. Each portrait has a video component, with photographs and film telling their personal story. Together these pieces provide a fascinating narrative of the family and heritage of a Laguna artist who is exploring new technology in the art world.

We are very grateful for the gift from Marla Allison. The Heard Museum relies on the generosity of individuals to support and strengthen our collections and exhibit program. For the Heard to fulfill our mission of educating the public about the vibrancy of Native cultures, we depend on donations from our membership and supporters. It is through gifts such as Ms. Allison that we are able to exhibit innovative works by contemporary American Indian artists.

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