NEW YORK, NY.- A spectacular, permanent exhibition of almost 700 works of Native art from throughout North, Central and South America is now open at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in New York, the George Gustav Heye Center. Organized by geographic regions, “Infinity ofNations: Art and History in the Collections of the National Museum of the American Indian” demonstrates the breadthof the museum’s renowned collection and highlights the historic importance of many of these iconic objects. Five years in the making, “Infinity of Nations” establishes the museum as an educational cornerstone for the city, providing an expansive overview of Native America. The exhibition is providing the foundation for eight seasons of public programs, each celebrating a different region and revealing the richness and diversity of indigenous nations. Chosen to illustrate the geographic