Letter from the Director

Dear Supporters & Friends of GMoA,

Our next exhibition, BURIED TREASURE: EDWARD CURTIS – UNPUBLISHED WORKS, will open Friday, June 20, 2025 from 5PM – 8PM.

Admission is $10 per person, children under 5 are free. The show will run through September 7, 2025.

Edward Curtis spent 30 years of his life in the early 1900s photographing Native Americans and Native Alaskans. He was a major advocate for the preservation of their culture and lifestyle, telling their stories through his photographs.

What makes this such an extraordinary event for GMoA and all of Northeast Indiana is that this work has not been previously shown. We believe this opportunity reflects the important work being done here at the museum. The photography of Edward Curtis has been exhibited around the world—hosting his unpublished works is an honor and a rare privilege.

In addition to this exhibit, we’re excited to announce special speaking events! On Friday, June 20, 2025, John Curtis (great-grandson of Edward Curtis) and Coleen Graybill from the Curtis Legacy Foundation will be joining us for the opening reception.

They will also be giving free lectures on Saturday, June 21 and Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 2PM – 3PM. Each session is limited to 25 attendees, so please register early!

This showing is truly unprecedented, and we hope you will join us for this historic occasion.

As always, thank you for your unwavering support. See you soon!