"Hunting with Sheheke," an original painting by Michael Haynes, will be unveiled at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 22 the Headwaters Fort Mandan Visitor Center in Washburn.

The painting is the fifth in a series of six commissioned by the Lewis and Clark Fort Mandan Foundation from Haynes, each depicting scenes in and around Fort Mandan during the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Its commission was made possible by a gift from Bette Bergeson, of Arizona, in memory of her parents, B.E. and Nora Persinger, longtime Washburn residents.

Following the unveiling, Haynes will discuss the research undertaken to create the scene, depicting the Mandan Indian chief on horseback, riding alongside an expedition member, with Fort Mandan in the distance. Haynes, who is from Wildwood, Mo., has a national reputation as an authoritative historical artist, and has been focusing on the Lewis and Clark Expedition for several years. His works are published in numerous books and have been shown throughout the country.

Bismarck author Tracy Potter also will present "Sheheke: Mandan Indian Diplomat" during the program, sharing stories of the Mandan chief gleaned from his extensive research undertaken for the book of the same title. Haynes will be signing limited edition prints of Sheheke and his other Lewis and Clark prints, along with his book "Lewis & Clark: Tailor Made, Trail Worn; " and Potter will be signing his book as well.

Also showing at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center through Feb. 15 is "Celebrating Explorers: Commemorating the Lewis & Clark Expedition's Bicentennial." Produced by the North Dakota Art Gallery Association, this special exhibit showcases artists from across North Dakota, who each used a specific journal quotation as a theme for their work. Mediums shown include painting, sculpture, ceramics, drawing, printmaking and digital imagery.

The collection has been traveling the state, and this is the first and only showing at the Interpretive Center.

Both the center and Fort Mandan are open year round, with admission of $7.50 for adults and $5 for students. Foundation members are free. Admission covers both facilities, which are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week. For more information, contact the Lewis and Clark Fort Mandan Foundation at 877-462-8535 or visit http://www.fortmandan.com.