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Dancing for Our Tribe Exhibition Reception
Lockport Gallery
Saturday, October 17, 2026
01:00 PM to 03:00 PM CDT
Illinois State Museum - Lockport Gallery
- 201 W. 10th St.
- Lockport, Illinois 60441
Dancing for Our Tribe reflects how regalia is a living tradition, not a costume or relic. It is an expression of identity, blending ancestral artistry with contemporary life—from sewing machines and synthetic fabrics to tattoos and military service. Through these images, we see a vibrant culture adapting and thriving today.
Sharon Hoogstraten is an Emmy Award–winning photographer, animator, and graphic designer. Over the course of more than a decade, Hoogstraten photographed members of all nine Potawatomi nations in traditional regalia—work that led her to uncover her own ancestral connections. Her large-scale portraits affirm a powerful message: We Are Still Here. Her work has been exhibited in museums and cultural institutions nationwide.