Saturday in the Park at Moundville Archaeological Park on April 4, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. will feature Betsy Irwin and her gourd art.
Betsy is an artist and writer interested in Southeastern Native American culture. She is currently devoted to creating both traditional and contemporary works from gourds. She frequently uses patterns and symbols associated with native cultures in her art.
She formerly served as Moundville Archaeological Park’s interim director and its education coordinator and director for the Moundville Native American Festival. Now retired and living above Taos, NM, Betsy annually returns to Alabama, teaching at the Poarch Band of Creek Indians reservation and demonstrating her art at Moundville. This past year she won two awards, including Best of Show, at two separate, well known art shows in Taos.
Admission
This program is free with paid park admission.
- Adults – $8
- Seniors (55-years-old and older) – $7
- Students – $6
- Under 5 – Free
- Moundville Residents – Free
- Native American visitors – Free with tribal membership card
- UA Museums members – Free with museum membership
- Bryant Museum Circle of Champions – Free
Location
This presentation will take place inside the Jones Archaeological Museum at Moundville Archaeological Park, in the Earth Lodge presentation space.
Moundville Archaeological Park is located 13 miles south of Tuscaloosa, off Alabama Highway 69 and the physical address is 634 Mound State Parkway, Moundville, AL 35474-6413.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please email education-moundstatepark@ua.edu or call (205) 371-8732.
