ARTIST · DESIGNER · STORYTELLER
ANNABELLE TWO RIVERS
A creative practice rooted in culture, connection, and curiosity.
The Story Behind the Work
Every piece begins with heritage, not just aesthetics, long before technique ever enters the picture at all.
Rooted in Tradition
Annabelle Two Rivers works as an Indigenous artist drawing from Menominee and Ojibwe heritage in everything she creates, from gallery pieces to public art across the city.
Three Practices, One Voice
Recognized as a Native American artist Chicago audiences have come to know well, her work moves fluidly between fine art, brand design, and public speaking, circling back to one idea.
Grounded Locally, Reaching Further
As an Indigenous artist Chicago has embraced her through features and exhibitions, she brings lived experience into every project, honoring where she comes from while creating something genuinely new for each client.
"STORIES HAVE THE POWER TO PRESERVE CULTURE, SHAPE IDENTITY, AND BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER."
ANNABELLE TWO RIVERS
SELECTED PROJECTS
Solo Exhibition 2024
Legacy Unveiled
NBC Chicago Feature 2025
Greektown Public Art
Brand Identity 2025
Amanecer Coffee
Artist Photography 2025
Arc'teryx
Workshop 2025
Express & Empower
Brand Identity 2024
Indigenous Futures
READY TO COLLABORATE
LET'S CREATE SOMETHING
MEANINGFUL.
09 — Questions
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Common questions about the studio, the work across art, design, and speaking, and how to start a project. If your question isn't here, send a note and I'll get back to you.
Ask a questionWho is Annabelle Two Rivers?
Annabelle Two Rivers is a Menominee and Ojibwe artist, designer, photographer, and speaker based in Chicago. Her creative practice spans fine art, brand identity design, and keynote speaking, all rooted in Indigenous storytelling, and she works with organizations, brands, and communities across the United States.
What services does A Two Rivers Design offer?
A Two Rivers Design brings together three areas of creative work from Chicago: original paintings and mixed-media art, brand identity and website design, and speaking engagements. Annabelle Two Rivers also provides editorial and lifestyle photography, giving clients across the United States one Indigenous-led partner for art, design, and storytelling.
Is A Two Rivers Design an Indigenous-owned studio?
Yes. A Two Rivers Design is an Indigenous-owned creative studio led by Annabelle Two Rivers, a Menominee and Ojibwe artist in Chicago. Every project, from a public art piece to a brand identity, is shaped by her heritage and a commitment to culturally respectful, community-centered storytelling.
Where is Annabelle Two Rivers based, and does she work with clients outside Chicago?
Annabelle Two Rivers is based in Chicago, a city with one of the largest urban Native American communities in the United States. She partners with clients nationwide, including Arc'teryx, Amanecer Coffee, and Northwestern University, delivering design, photography, artwork, and speaking engagements for organizations well beyond the Chicago area.
What brands and organizations has Annabelle Two Rivers worked with?
Annabelle Two Rivers has collaborated with Arc'teryx, Amanecer Coffee, CREMA Coffee, Joe Pollen Fitness, 52 Stafford, and Reclaim Sacred Tobacco. In Chicago, she designed the Indigenous Futures identity for Northwestern University's Center for Native American and Indigenous Research and spoke at Morton College in 2024 and 2025.
What was the 2025 Greektown public art project?
In 2025, Annabelle Two Rivers was selected for Greektown Chicago's public art initiative. Her contemporary take on the Grecian urn honored the Great Lakes Tribal Nations and celebrated Indigenous resilience. NBC Chicago featured the piece, bringing wider attention to Native presence within the city's public spaces.
How does Menominee and Ojibwe heritage shape her creative work?
Menominee and Ojibwe heritage is the foundation of everything Annabelle Two Rivers creates in Chicago. Teachings, memories, and stories passed between generations guide her paintings, brand projects, and keynotes, so each piece of art or design carries cultural continuity, honors community, and invites viewers to reflect on contemporary Native identity.
How can I start a project or collaboration with Annabelle Two Rivers?
Reaching out through the contact options on the A Two Rivers Design website is the best first step. Share whether your project involves art, brand design, photography, or a speaking engagement, along with your timeline and goals, and Annabelle Two Rivers will follow up from Chicago to discuss scope and fit.
