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Press Releases and News 2024

• Jan. 19, 2024. “The Museum at Warm Springs Extends Public Closure Through Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, for Installation of a New Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System.” Read more: Museum Public Closure Extended PrRel FINAL 01.19.24
• Feb. 12, 2024. “The Museum at Warm Springs Extends Public Closure Until Further Notice for Installation of a new Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System.” Read more: Museum Public Closure Extended Until Further Notice PrRel FINAL 02.12.24
• April 2024. The Museum at Warm Springs 2023 Annual Report. Read it here: MWS 2023 Annual Report
• May 9, 2024. “The Museum at Warm Springs is Reopening to the Public on Tuesday, May 9, 2024.” Read more: Museum Reopening May 14 PrRel FINAL 5-9-2024
• May 17, 2024. “The Museum at Warm Springs Receives $20,000 in General Operating Support from Oregon Community Foundation.” Read more here: OCF Grant Received PrRel FINAL 5-17-2024
• May 22, 2024. “National Traveling Exhibition, “Portraits in Red: Missing & Murdered Indigenous People Painting Project,” will open at The Museum at Warm Springs on June 5, 2024.” Read more here: Portraits in Red PrRel FINAL 2024 5 22
• July 16, 2024. “The Museum at Warm Springs Receives $100,000 Grant from First Nations Development Institute for Traditional Arts Programming.” Read more here: First Nations Devt Grant Award PrRel FINAL 2024 07 16
• July 22, 2024. “The Museum at Warm Springs Kicks Off Annual Membership Drive.” Read more: Membership Drive PrRel FINAL 2024 07 22
• Sept. 12, 2024. “The Museum at Warm Springs Awarded $25,899 from Oregon Cultural Trust: Grant will support community traditional arts workshops and exhibits.” Read more: OR Cultural Trust Grant PrRel FINAL 2024 09 12

Press Releases and News 2023

• Jan. 26, 2023. “The Museum at Warm Springs Receives $35,000 Capacity and Small Project Grant from Travel Oregon. Read more: Travel Oregon Grant PrRel FINAL 01.26.23
• Feb. 16, 2023. “Spring Clean-Up” at the Museum at Warm Springs on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Read more: Spring Clean-Up PrRel 02.16.23: Spring Clean-Up PrRel 02.16.23
• March 18, 2023: Invitation to “Spring Clean-Up at The Museum”: Invitation Final (8.5 × 11 in)
• March 20, 2023. “An Eye for the Rez: Edward Heath Photography” Opens Thursday, April 6, 2023 at The Museum at Warm Springs.” Read more: Eye for the Rez Edward Heath Exhibit PrRel FINAL 03.20.22
• March 31, 2023. “The Museum at Warm Springs Receives $10,000 Award for 2023 Short-Term Operations Support from The Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums.” Read more: PrRel NEH-ATALM Operations Funding 03-30-2023
• June 15, 2023. “The Museum at Warm Springs (1993-2023): A 30-Year Retrospective” Opens Wednesday, July 26, 2023.” Read more: 30-Year Anniv Exhibit PrRel Final 06.15.23
• June 16, 2023, Museum’s 30th Anniversary Events and Programs Flyer (Updated): Anniversary-Flyer-Updated-2023-06-16
• September 2023: Museum Fact Sheet (updated): MWS Fact Sheet Updated September 2023
• October 12, 2023, “The Museum at Warm Springs Announces Event Partners for 30th Anniversary Gala Celebration & Fundraiser at Tetherow in Bend, Oregon, on Friday, October 13, 2023.” Read more: 30th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser Partners PrRel Final 10-12-23
• October 19, 2023, “The Museum at Warm Springs Hosts 30th Anniversary Gala Celebration and Fundraiser at Tetherow in Bend, Oregon.” Read more: 30th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser PrRel FINAL 2023 10 19
• November 3, 2023, “Opening Reception Celebrates The Museum at Warm Springs “30th Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit” on Wednesday, November 8 at 5:30 p.m.” Read more: 30th Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exh Reception PrRel Final 11.3.23
• Nov. 10, 2023, “The Museum at Warm Springs “30th Annual Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit” on View Through March 2, 2024.” Read more: 30th Tribal Members Exhibit PrRel FINAL 11.10.23: 30th Tribal Members Exhibit PrRel FINAL 11.10.23
• Nov. 13, 2023, “The Museum at Warm Springs will be Closed Dec. 18, 2024 Through Jan. 31, 2024 for a New Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Installation.” Read more: Museum Closure PrRel Final 11.13.23
• Dec. 15, 2023, “The Museum at Warm Springs caps off 30th anniversary year with a year-end fundraising campaign.” Read more: Year-End PrRel Final 2023.12.15

Press Releases and News 2022

• Date of Press Release: March 11, 2022. “Savages and Princesses: The Persistence of Native American Stereotypes” Opens April 6 at The Museum at Warm Springs. Read more: Savages and Princesses Press Release FINAL 
• Date of Press Release: June 20, 2022. “Faces From the Land: A Photographic Journey of Native America by Ben and Linda Marra.” Read more: Faces from the Land Press Release FINAL
• Date of Announcement: Aug. 17, 2022. “The Museum at Warm Springs is Featured in the Guide to Oregon Indian Country! Read more: Guide to Oregon Indian Country
• Date of Press Release: Sept. 19, 2022. “The Museum at Warm Springs Kicks Off 2022 Membership Drive This Month.” Read more: Membership 2022 Drive Kick-Off PrRel 2022 09 19
• Date of Statement: Oct. 10, 2022. “2022 Indigenous Peoples’ Day Statement from Executive Director Elizabeth A. Woody.” Read the statement here: Indigenous Peoples Day Statement 2022
• Date of Press Release: Oct. 11, 2022. “The Museum at Warm Springs Kicks Off 2022 Year-End Fundraising Campaign.” Read more: Year-End PrRel 10.11.2022
• Date of Press Release: Oct. 14, 2022. “Museum at Warm Springs will be closed for staff training Monday, Oct. 24 through Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Reopening on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022.” Read more: Museum Closure Oct 24-29, 2022
• Date of Statement: Nov. 1, 2022. “2022 National Native American Heritage Month Statement.” Read more: Native American Heritage Month Statement 2022
• Date of Press Release: Nov. 10, 2022. “The Museum at Warm Springs Hosts 29th Annual Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit.” Read more: 29th Tribal Members Exhibit PrRel Final 11.10.22

Press Releases and News 2021

• Date of Press Release: April 6, 2021. “Sacred Reflections: The Art of Umatilla Artist Ellen Taylor” Opening April 8 at The Museum at Warm Springs. Read more: Ellen Taylor Exhibition Press Release FINAL
• Date of Press Release: June 17, 2021. The Museum at Warm Springs Kicks Off Membership Drive. Read more: Membership Drive Press Release FINAL
• Date of Press release: June 20, 2021. “Into the Fray: Wildland Firefighters Exhibition Opens Thursday, June 24 at The Museum at Warm Springs. Read more: Into the Fray Press Release FINAL
• Date of Press Release: Oct. 11, 2021. The Museum at Warm Springs Kicks Off 2021 Year-End Fundraising Campaign. Read more: End of Year Press Release FINAL
• Date of Press Release: Nov. 2, 2021. The Museum at Warm Springs Hosts 28th Annual Tribal Member Exhibit: Exhibit opens at the beginning of National Native American and Alaska Heritage Month. Read more: 28th Tribal Members Exhibit Press Release FINAL
• Date of Press Release: Dec. 10, 2021. Holiday Treasures Abound at The Museum of Warm Springs Gift Shop. Read more: Gift Shop Press Release FINAL
• Date of Press Release: Dec. 16, 2021. $25K Gift from Visit Central Oregon will Provide The Museum at Warm Springs with New Billboard Signs on Highway 26. Read more: New Museum Signs Press Release FINAL

Press Releases and News 2020

• The Museum At Warm Springs reopened to the public September 22. Strict COVID-19 and wildfire health and safety procedures will be in place. Read More
• Honoring and supporting Indigenous artists and culture bearers. Warm Springs Tribal Member, Roberta Kirk is selected as a Community Spirit Award Honoree from First People’s Fund. Each year, First People’s Fund honors and celebrates exceptional Native Artist and Culture Bearers across the country through the Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Awards. These artists embody their People’s cultural assets in their creations and their way of life. Congratulations Roberta! Read More
• Due to the COVID-19 virus, The Museum At Warm Springs was closed from March – July 7, 2020. We took precautionary measures for the safety of our visitors and staff and temporarily closed. Read More

Press Releases and News Articles 2019

• Date of Press Release: March 18, 2019 DeVos Institute Partners with five Arts Organizations in rural communities in Pro Bono Strategic Planning and Research Initiative. The Museum At Warm Springs is selected for this partnership.  Read More
• Date of Press Release: May 31, 2019  Due to the water situation, The Museum At Warm Springs will close early Friday, May 31. On Saturday, June 1, 2019, the Museum At Warm Springs will be closed. The Museum is closed on Sunday and Mondays. Please call the Museum for the hours of operation for the week of June 3 -10. The Museum At Warm Springs (541) 553-3331 To read the Press Release, click here:
• Date of Press Release: August 22, 2019 The Museum At Warm Springs hosts Huckleberry Harvest Celebration and Honor Dinner at The High Desert Museum in Bend, Oregon.Over 200 guests attend. Howie Arnett presented with the “Twanat” Award and Dr. Virginia Beavert was presented the “Lifetime Achievement” Award. Read More

Press Releases and News Articles 2018

• Date of Press Release:9-19-18  The Museum Board announces Elizabeth Woody as the new Executive Director, as Carol Leone set to retire. Read More
• Date of Press Release:9-25-18  Three day Treaty Conference to focus on the impact of the Treaty, sovereign rights and history. October 25, 26, 27. Read More
• Spilyay Tymoo News Article: 9-26-18 Edition. Tribal newspaper focuses on Museum events. Read More
• Date of Press Release: 9-27-18  You don’t want to miss this exhibit! Six pages of the original 1855 Treaty are on display! Read More
• Date of Press Release: 10-12-18 Treaty Conference Speakers, Artists and Documentarians announced. Read More
• Date of Press Release: 10-29-18 Living Treasures honored at the Treaty Conference. Read More 
• Treaty Conference Sponsors, Foundations and Donations. Read More
• November 17, 2018: Native American Art Market. Read More