VIDEO: New American Heritage Gallery brings recognition to American Indian Art at Walt Disney World

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Take a look at the new art exhibit, “Creating Tradition: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art,” at the American Heritage Gallery in the American Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase.

Epcot’s World Showcase is where guests at Walt Disney World can experience an almost endless amount of international foods, culture, entertainment, and art. Recently, the park debuted its newest addition, an exhibit that celebrates American Indian Art.

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This brand new exhibit showcases over 89 pieces of American Indian Art. Collectively, all of these pieces represent 40 different American Indian tribes from seven geographic regions across the United States.

Some highlights from the collection include “an “Ancient Resonance” dress by designer Loren Aragon from Acoma Pueblo, a Pokagon Potawatomi black ash hamper basket made in the early 1900s, and a Chilkat blanket from Alaska dating to the 1890s.”

For an exclusive look at the new exhibit, be sure to look at the video above. Below, you can take a look at some highlights from the exhibit’s dedication ceremony, in addition to some photos from the exhibit.

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