Upcoming Event Opening Celebration | Kent Monkman: History is Painted by the Victors

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Friday, April 10, 2026
7:30 – 9:00 pm

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Celebrate the opening night of the Museum’s new exhibition.

Be among the first to experience History Is Painted by the Victors, a powerful exhibition by internationally acclaimed artist Kent Monkman. Through monumental paintings, Monkman reimagines history and centers Indigenous perspectives. Enjoy music, a cash bar, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

Registration requested. FREE for members, $20 for nonmembers.

Kent Monkman (Cree, b. 1965), The Great Mystery, 2023. Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth, purchased through the Miriam H. and S. Sidney Stoneman Acquisition Fund.

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Kent Monkman: History is Painted by the Victors

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April 11 – August 16, 2026

Kent Monkman. The Great Mystery, 2023. Acrylic on canvas. Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth, purchased through the Miriam H. and S. Sidney Stoneman Acquisition Fund. © Kent Monkman.