Grand Casino Hinckley will hold a Pop-Up Shop for Indigenous Artists on Thursday, November 25 – Sunday, November 28, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday, December 2 – Sunday, December 5, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the main Grand Casino Hinckley Hotel lobby.
This shop is open to the public and will feature an array of locally-made arts including beadwork, ribbon skirts, blankets, paintings, earrings, and more by featured designer Buckanaga Social Club.
“We wanted to create a space to embrace Indigenous culture in a way that is original, heartfelt, and genuine,” said Ryan O’Brien Grand Casino Hinckley’s Assistant General Manager. “It’s a way for us to connect Indigenous artists with potential Guests to sell their authentic art and showcase their talents.”
Buckanaga Social Club is an innovative artist collective producing high-quality Indigenous art, fashion, clothing, accessories, home décor, and more. The club includes the talents of Amber Buckanaga, Owner and Designer, Alyssa “Memengwaa” Buckanaga, Artist and Bead worker, Sophie Zentzis, Artist and Painter, and Chelsy “Bebaamaazhdikwe” Wilkie, Artist and Sewist.
Members of Buckanaga Social Club collaborate to execute products and projects, innovate Indigenous fashion, and dominate fashion shows. They’ve had featured shows at New York Fashion Week, Rural Arts and Culture Summit, Mille Lacs Band Asemaa Gathering, and Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce annual event, to name a few. You can find them on Instagram at @buckanaga_social_club, and at Buckanaga Social Club on Facebook.
Details at a Glance:
What: Grand Casino Hinckley Presents: Indigenous Artist Showcase
Where: Grand Casino Hinckley Hotel Lobby
When: November 25 – November 28, 2021, and December 2 – December 5, 2021
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day
Open to the public. Cash and Credit Cards accepted.
Future artists that would like to be considered for a pop-up shop should contact Bonnie Matrious at (320) 384-4701 or BMatrious@grcasinos.com.
