First Americans: Tribal Art of North America Opening Conversation with Dr. Stephen Aron and Bill MercerDr. Aron is the premier scholar on the American West and First Nation peoples, and the chair of the Institute for the Study of the American West at the Autry National Center Museum. Mr. Mercer is the curator and author of the catalog for First Americans: Tribal Art of North America. Each will be providing insights on this special collection on display and ways in which to bridge the gap between Academic history and Public history regarding native art and culture of North America.