Springfield\, OR \;&ndash\; The Springfield Arts Commission invites the community to its November City Hall Gallery exhibition\, \;First People: Expressions of how we move in your world\, a powerful group show by four Indigenous artists: \;Leo White Horse \;(Sicangu Lakota)\, \;Arusha Dittmer \;(Ho-Chunk)\, \;Raoul Dittmer \;(Ho-Chunk)\, and \;Kunu Bearchum \;(Northern Cheyenne\, Ho-Chunk).
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\n\nThe exhibition will be on display throughout November\, with an opening reception during the Second Friday Art Walk on \;Friday\, November 14\, from 5&ndash\;7 p.m. \;at \;Springfield City Hall\, 225 5th Street. The reception is free and open to the public and will feature light refreshments and live music by Forest Mountain Lion.
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\n\nThe featured artists explore the connection between Indigenous communities\, storytelling\, and contemporary experiences through diverse media and perspectives. Their work invites viewers into a shared conversation on identity\, movement\, and place.
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\n\nAdditional Exhibits
\n\nYouth Art Gallery
\n\nThe Youth Gallery features \;Call of the Wild\, an exhibition by Oak Hill School students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Inspired by the natural world\, the student artists present creatures\, plants\, and landscapes in various media\, arranged in a nature mandala style curated by art teacher Ms. Melanie.
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\n\nSpringfield History Museum
\n\nThe Springfield History Museum invites the community to explore the history of public utilities in Springfield through its newest exhibit\, \;PosSUBilities: 75 Years of the Springfield Utility Board. The exhibit runs through December 27\, 2025. The museum\, located at 590 Main Street\, is open Thursday through Saturday\, 10 a.m.&ndash\;3 p.m.
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\n\nAbout the Springfield City Hall Art Gallery
\n\nThe City Hall Gallery is a creative anchor in downtown Springfield\, offering free public access to rotating exhibits by regional artists. Located next to the Springfield Public Library\, the gallery fosters connection\, dialogue\, and inspiration during monthly Second Friday Art Walks\, coordinated by the \;Emerald Art Center.
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