Teresa Baker, Knife River, 2024. Yarn, buckskin, artificial sinew, willow on AstroTurf, 63 x 107 inches (160.2 x 271.8 cm). Courtesy the artist and Broadway Gallery. © Teresa Baker
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend
Explore our new exhibition, An Indigenous Present, which highlights the innovation, breadth, and beauty of abstraction in works by fifteen North American artists. Celebrate with music, film, tours, art-making, and more all weekend long!
Sat, Oct 11, 10 AM–5 PM
Raven Chacon at the ICA
In conjunction with An Indigenous Present, experience a museum-wide takeover of provocative sound-based installations, films, and performances by Diné composer, musician, and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist Raven Chacon. Known for his visual score-based practice, Chacon will present more… more
Thu, Dec 18, 5–9 PM
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 5–9 PM
Intaglios of Breath and Light: An Indigenous Present Short Film Program
Filmmaker and visual artist Sky Hopinka (Ho-Chunk Nation/Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians) curates a selection of short films by Native North American contemporary artists relating to the themes of An Indigenous Present, including abstraction, transculturalism, and Indigenous… more
Big Baby: A Story of Maushop
Step into the world of Big Baby by artist Robert Peters —a reimagination of the Wampanoag legend of Maushop, a giant who is said to have shaped the areas now known as Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s… more
Boston Family Days
Boston Family Days offers all Boston school-age students (Pre-K–12) and their families the opportunity to visit nine major museums and institutions for free on the first and second Sundays of each month. For 24 months, eligible Boston… more
Family ART-trek
Meets on 4th floor Join an ICA educator for a family-friendly, interactive look at An Indigenous Present. Through games, drawing, and other playful activities, we’ll uncover the stories and creative processes of exhibition artists. Come explore, imagine,… more
Mon, Oct 13, 10 AM–5 PM
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Free Admission
The ICA is offering FREE museum admission for all on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Monday, October 13. Advanced tickets are required and will be available to reserve beginning on Sunday, October 12 at 10 AM. Get a first look… more