At the Portland Art Museum, a powerful weekend of art, education, and community took place in March 2026 through More Colors Than the Eye Can See, and behind the curtain was something even more meaningful: the leadership and impact of two Many Nations Academy (MNA) teaching staff. On March 13, More Colors Than the Eye Can See: A Conversation with Jeffrey Gibson brought together Jeffrey Gibson and members of the Teacher Cohort for an evening of reflection and dialogue at the Portland Art Museum. Gibson spoke about his groundbreaking role representing the United States at the Venice Biennale 2024, emphasizing the importance of Indigenous voices in global spaces. As he shared, “This was the first time a living Native artist invited other Native artists to come and represent themselves.”