Meskwaki 1999 Portraits

Exhibition Details
• Title: A MOMENT in TIME: Portraits of the Meskwaki at the Turn of the 21st Century
• Dates: October 1 – November 7, 2026

Key Contributors:
• Johnnathan Buffalo (Historic Preservation Director)
• Robert Campagna (Photographer)
• Tieranny Keahna (Tribal Historic Preservation Officer)

Opening Celebration
• Date: Thursday, October 8
• Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
• Performance & Remarks: 6:00 PM

Location & Hours
• Venue: Stewart Gallery | Grinnell Arts Center
• Address: 926 Broad Street, Downtown Grinnell
• Gallery Hours:
• Tuesday – Friday: 11 AM – 5 PM
• Saturday: 10 AM to NOON

Sponsors
• Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation Racial Equity Fund
• Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa (Meskwaki Nation)
• Grinnell Area Arts Council
• Grinnell College Center for Prairie Studies

Contact Information
• Organization: Grinnell Area Arts Council
• Website: www.grinnellarts.org
• Email: [email protected]

The Meskwaki Historic Preservation Department is pleased to share an upcoming exhibition featuring photographs taken by Robert Campagna at the 1999 Meskwaki Annual Powwow.

These photographs capture Meskwaki families, community members, and moments from nearly three decades ago offering a glimpse into our community at the turn of the 21st century. The exhibition provides an opportunity to reflect on these moments and the people who helped shape our community today.

The opening celebration will take place October 8 at the Grinnell Arts Center.

We invite community members to attend and experience these photographs for themselves.