# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Opening Festival | Merciless: Indigenous Lands Since 1776
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for the opening of " 'Merciless': Indigenous Lands Since 1776", an exhibition that examines the enduring relationship between the original peoples and the Mississippi River in Bde Ota Othúŋwe (Minneapolis). Featuring new indoor and outdoor installation works by Marlena Myles, Missy Whiteman, and Natchez Beaulieu, the project foregrounds Indigenous histories through a constellation of immersive forms, including an augmented reality installation, a virtual reality experience, and a mosaic seating structure overlooking the river.

The festival extends the exhibition into a communal gathering with a Native vendor fair, live music, food trucks, artist demonstrations, guided tours, and opportunities to connect with the artists and collaborators shaping the project. 

Free and open to the public. Show your WAM member card at the welcome desk for a free coffee or NA beverage! 

'Merciless' is organized by Weisman Art Museum and curated by Kendra Greendeer, Ihlenfeld Curator of Collaborative and Community Exhibitions. 

Special thanks to the KHR McNeely Family Foundation, Kevin, Rosemary, and Hannah Rose McNeely, for their support of Merciless: Indigenous Lands Since 1776. This project is also supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts and The University of Minnesota Imagine Fund. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through an Art Experiences grant and an Operating Support grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Additional general operating support is generously provided by Ameriprise Financial.

Image credit: Graphic designed for the Merciless exhibition by Savannah Berlyn for Weisman Art Museum.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minneapolis/opening-festival-merciless-indigenous-lands-since-1776/200030595700832
- **Event Categories**: art, festivals, exhibitions, music, live-music, food-drinks, entertainment, food-truck-festivals, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 71

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Minneapolis
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 333 E River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55455
- **lat**: 44.9731
- **long**: -93.23704
- **full address**: 333 E River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55455

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Opening Festival | Merciless: Indigenous Lands Since 1776 being held?
  - **A:** Opening Festival | Merciless: Indigenous Lands Since 1776 takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm at 333 E River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55455.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Opening Festival | Merciless: Indigenous Lands Since 1776?
  - **A:** Opening Festival | Merciless: Indigenous Lands Since 1776 is organized by Weisman Art Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Opening Festival | Merciless: Indigenous Lands Since 1776 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Minneapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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