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The Cotton Street Gallery in Andalusia is partnering Alabama’s Poarch Band of Creek Indians for an exhibition celebrating the tribe’s rich history of handcrafted regalia and traditional art. A soft opening was held Friday, August 23, with a ribbon cutting that afternoon.

Items on display will include powwow regalia, princess regalia, basketry, quilts, reproduction pottery, and copper medallions, as well as arrowheads on loan from the Covington County Historical Museum. Tribal artisans will give cultural presentations at the gallery throughout the exhibition.

“We are proud to work with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians to bring Covington County creative regalia and artworks that are made by Poarch Creek Indian Tribal members,” said Sue Wiggins, found of AIR Artists, Inc., which is sponsoring the exhibition.

The exhibition will be open to the public Tuesday, August 27, through Saturday, August 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from Thursday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the months of September and October. Donations are welcome and will go to support AIR Artists, Inc.

The Emmy Award-winning documentary “The Forgotten Creeks,” which tells the story of Alabama’s Creek Indians from their first contact with the Spanish in the 1500s to modern day, will run continuously at the gallery during the exhibition.

The Cotton Street Gallery, located at 104 N. Cotton St. in Andalusia, celebrates Southern textile art and artists and offers textile-related classes and demonstrations for adults and children throughout the year. Proceeds from the gallery benefit AIR Andalusia.

The learn more about the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, visit pci-nsn.gov. To learn more about the Cotton Street Gallery, visit cottonstreetgallery.com. To learn more about AIR Artists, Inc./AIR Andalusia, visit airartists.org.