About

The Really Small Museum is a (really small!) exhibition concept founded in 2021 to spark inspiration, conversation and connection. Just as the Earth and its ecosystems thrive on diversity, this POINT B Museum embraces the idea that to move from Point A to Point B in climate resilience, we must elevate and listen to diverse voices.

OCTOBER FEATURED ARTIST | POINT B Presents: Nan Blassingame
Native American Notions, 2025
Indigenous fashion

Nan Blassingame—a fashion designer, member of the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma, Creative Director of the Native American Cultural Center, and Arena Coordinator of the Austin Powwow—presents a series of miniature Indigenous fashion dresses. Each piece reflects her lifelong dedication to Native design and culture. Blassingame has been sewing since age 14, and her creative practice bridges tradition with contemporary expression. Behind the dresses, a backdrop features a detail from an authentic jingle dress—a powerful symbol of healing, protection, and prayer.

Blassingame’s work is rooted in land-based tradition and guided by generations of Indigenous knowledge. Her designs celebrate cultural visibility, pride, and the strength of living traditions that continue to evolve.

Austin, Texas, was traditionally the home of several Indigenous tribes, including the Tonkawa, Apache, Comanche, Lipan Apache, and Coahuiltecan. These tribes have a long history in the region, dating back thousands of years. In a time of environmental change, cultural memory offers a vital path forward. Blassingame’s work reminds us that resilience grows through honoring ancestral stewardship—through ceremony, craft, and care.

Mark your calendar for the Austin Powwow on November 22, 2025—a celebration open to all.

(*IMPORTANT: To access the museum, use the Holly & Pedernales Street Entrance on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail to get to Really Small Museum ATX)

The Really Small Museum POINT B is a project of artist Juliet Whitsett | julietwhitsett.com

This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.