The South Bend Museum of Art is thrilled to announce the first solo museum exhibition by artist David Martin in The Art League Gallery. David Martin is a citizen of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and uses his upbringing in a traditional native family as an art influence. David Martin's exhibition is a part of the SBMA's NEA Big Read Grant project with the St. Joe County Public Library that showcases the creative work by Potawatomi community members in our region, funded by Arts Midwest and the N

Thanks to our Artist In Residence, David Martin (Pokagon Band Potawatomi), for sharing his artistic journey during today’s Coffee & Conversation with Eiteljorg Museum Members! David learned beadwork as a child from his mother and then transitioned from drawing illustrations to tattoo design in 1996. Today, he enjoys oil painting as a modern contemporary Native American artist. David focuses on how his art will affect his culture positively and to honor and respect Potawatomi culture and spiritua