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the nuances of a culture. Reuter is a literature major turned art expert. Growing up on the Spirit Lake Indian Reservation, she was fearful of the outside world, inding comfort in it only once she challenged herself to travel the world alone. Now, she’s earned accolades for her work—most of which has been guided by her travels. On the northern plains, she has learned the keys to creating a positive, well-attended exhibit. “We’ve found you can’t share art about art,” she says. “We need pieces that speak in visual terms, that say something clearly.” If a visitor, donor or enthusiast wants to talk through a technical- or art-speci ic-lens, Reuter and her team are more than quali ied and happy to do so. But, when it comes time to instruct visiting artists on how they should discuss their work during presentations, Reuter is strict. “We ask them to avoid art speak and just use plain language. People here are very intelligent.” For every exhibit, Reuter deploys the same strategy. “We have to give people a way in to the art. They have to have a reason to connect,” she says. If the team can pinpoint the angle for connecArticle continued on page 48 //
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