Charles M. Bair and Northwest Projects Galleries

June 20 – October 5, 2025

The Language of the Land showcases the work of the 2024 recipients of the Ucross Fellowship for Native American Artists, a fellowship intended to foster the creative spirit and provide an immersive experience in the majestic High Plains. Curated by Ucross alumnus Sean Chandler (Aaniiih), the exhibition features multidisciplinary artist Steven J. Yazzie (Diné/Pueblo of Laguna/European ancestry) of Denver Colorado; fine art photographer Jeremy Dennis (Shinnecock Indian Nation) of Southampton, New York; and poet and writer Danielle Shandiin Emerson (Diné) of Shiprock, New Mexico.

Through photography, mixed media and poetry, The Language of the Land explores the profound relationship between land, identity, and storytelling.

“The land holds our identity, our stories, and our truth about ourselves,” Chandler said. “Steven, Jeremy, and Danielle have each interpreted their own connection to the land, creating works that are deeply personal and universally resonant. Their art speaks to the strength, resilience, and spiritual connection that Indigenous peoples have with their environment.”

The exhibition is supported in part by a grant from the Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund, a program of the Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources. Additional exhibition support is provided by the Wyoming Arts Council, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Wyoming Legislature.