Gorman Museum of Native American Art

05/27/2026

By Sarah Poisner

04/17/2026

UCD Picnic Day is tomorrow!
Stop by the Gorman - we'll be open 11-5.

04/17/2026

The Gorman Museum is a selection option for this Arts & Culture challenge!

UC Davis Give Day 2026: Arts & Culture

04/02/2026

History in the making! ❤️🪶Join us for the Inaugural UC Davis Big Time — a night dedicated to Native community, tradition, and honoring the heritage of this land. The countdown to our 2026 program is officially on, and we are deeply honored to host a powerful lineup of traditional dancers and cultural leaders.

We invite you to gather with us starting at 5:00 PM for the Opening, followed by a series of sacred performance and ceremony. Throughout the evening, we will witness the traditions of the Patwin Dancers, Shu nu nu Shinal, and the Xabenapo Dancers. Following a time of honoring and community acknowledgment, the celebration continues with the Maidu Dancers and concludes with a final performance by the California Kulti Crew.

This is a time to learn, to honor, and to celebrate together. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌿



Image Description:
A promotional flyer for the "Inagural UC Davis Big Time” set against a deep maroon background. The central artwork is a collage featuring a Northern Flicker bird with outstretched wings, an outline of California with a blue and white geometric pattern, and figures in traditional Indigenous regalia.

The 2026 Agenda text reads:
5:00pm Opening; 5:30pm Patwin Dancers; 6:15pm Big Time Education; 6:30pm Shu nu nu Shinal; 7:15pm Honoring; 7:30pm Xabenapo Dancers; 8:15pm Big Time Planning Committee Acknowledgment; 8:30pm Maidu Dancers; 9:15pm Thank You; 9:30pm California Kulti Crew.

03/11/2026

03/07/2026

Sharing museum info for Sacramento Free Museum day. We're at the State Indian Museum all day!

02/13/2026

Congratulations to Lillian Pitt! She has always been a good friend of the Gorman Museum and this accolade is well deserved.

We are thrilled to announce the inaugural 1905 Legacy Award in the Visual Arts goes to Lillian Pitt (Warm Springs, Wasco, Yakama).

Named for Hallie E. Ford’s birth year, the 1905 Legacy Award celebrates an extraordinary Oregon artist whose lifelong work and sustained excellence have shaped Oregon's creative community.

Awarded just once every five years, this $50,000 unrestricted honor recognizes a legacy of artistry, leadership and impact.

Congratulations, Lillian! 🎉✨

“My purpose in my life and artworks is to let everyone know we are still here working, fishing, and making art, baskets, and tools,” says Pitt.

Read about the 1905 Legacy Award at tfff.org/visual-arts/1905-legacy-award.

Meet Lillian at tfff.org/the-story-of-lillian-pitt.

02/10/2026

Works bring attention to indigenous women, girls

01/30/2026

New Exhibition!! SHELLEY NIRO
The exhibition features photographic and multimedia artists by award-winning artist Shelley Niro.

See the museum website for more info:
https://gormanmuseum.ucdavis.edu

12/13/2025

Still shopping for friends and family... Stop by the museum shop for an extra special gift!