http://www.support-native-american-art.com Supporting Artisans crafting Indian gifts and Native American art. Tips for collecting authentic Indian arts and crafts, their history and meaning. en-us native american Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:10:20 GMT Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:10:20 GMT support-native-american-art.com http://www.support-native-american-art.com/index.html Supporting Artisans crafting Indian gifts and Native American art. Tips for collecting authentic Indian arts and crafts, their history and meaning. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:10:19 GMT http://www.musnaz.org/Heritage%20Program/zuni_fest_2009.html May 23-24, 2009 ZUNI CULTURAL INSIGHTS FROM THE SOURCE Zuni artists, musicians, educators, and scholars will bring to Flagstaff an opportunity for cultural exchange at the Museum of Northern Arizona's 19th Annual Zuni Festival of Arts and Culture on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24. Sun, 10 May 2009 01:19:25 GMT http://www.musnaz.org/Heritage%20Program/hopi_fest_2008.html July 5-6, 2008 The 76th Annual Hopi Festival is July 3-5, 2009. 2009 information is posted as soon as it is available, but the 2008 information is here to give you an idea of what the festival is all about. Sun, 10 May 2009 01:19:25 GMT http://www.tesorofoundation.org/Calendar.html The Rendezvous will also host the Annual Spanish Colonial Art show, a juried show with Colorado and New Mexico's most celebrated Spanish colonial artists demonstrating their techniques and selling their work. Famous artists such as Charlie Carrillo, Catherine Robles Shaw, Jimmy Trujillo, Teresa Duran, and Jose Esquibel are just a few mentioned of the celebrated artists demonstrating and selling their retablos, bultos, tin work and encrusted straw applique. September 19 - 20, 2009 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (both Saturday & Sunday) "Members Only" Preview Party Friday, September 18th at 6 p.m. The Fort, Morrison, CO Adults $6 Seniors 65+ and Students with valid ID $3 Children under 12 Free Sun, 10 May 2009 01:15:03 GMT http://www.tesorofoundation.org/Graphics/09-IM-Web-Flyer.jpg Join The Tesoro Cultural Center at the Ninth Annual Indian Market and Powwow where award winning Native American artists will show their wares and demonstrate their crafts. Respected experts in the field will judge art submitted by the premier Native American artists in the country. Artists will share their arts and crafts with visitors throughout the day in impromptu and planned demonstrations. A contest Powwow will fill the valley below The Fort on Saturday and Sunday. Dancers and drummers will share their heritage in competitions of Traditional, Shawl, Fancy, Grass and Jingle dancing. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the traditional dances and regalia while watching the brilliant display of cultures and colors. May 16 - 17, 2009 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (both Saturday & Sunday) "Members Only" Preview Party Friday, May 15th at 6 p.m. The Fort, Morrison, CO Adults $6 Seniors 65+ and Students with valid ID $3 Children under 12 Free Sun, 10 May 2009 01:12:13 GMT http://www.inuitart.org/content.aro?pageID=502 Inuit Art Symposium, Ottawa, June 26-28, 2009. An unprecedented opportunity to network with 15 outstanding Inuit artists, as well as movers and shakers from key cultural agencies such as the Inuit Art Foundation, the Canadian Museum of Civilization, Carleton University, the National Gallery of Canada, and more... Limited to 100 participants... Join in discussions, connect with leading artists, dealers, curators, researchers, and collectors, and enjoy guided tours of exhibitions in three key Canadian galleries... Sat, 09 May 2009 22:24:45 GMT http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/living/42261102.html BROOKINGS, S.D.-The South Dakota Art Museum presents a new exhibition titled, "Contemporary Native American Art," that will be displayed through Aug. 30. The pieces are on loan from.... Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:54:41 GMT http://www.support-native-american-art.com/lakota-links.html Lakota Links - Artisans and Associations Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:25:11 GMT http://nrcst.convio.net/site/MessageViewer?em_id=12141.0&dlv_id=18661 PLEASE HELP: As you may have seen on the news, a severe blizzard hit the Northern Plains last week and areas are still under a winter storm warning. Snow and flood waters are making conditions hazardous for reservations such as Pine Ridge, Spirit Lake, and Rosebud. Once again the American Indian Relief Council has been asked to help these reservation communities. We are sending emergency meals, water, paper products and personal care items to help residents. GO TO THE SITE, AND PLEASE HELP!!!! Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:26:51 GMT http://www.myspace.com/brownbearfestival Vernon Park, 5800 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA, May 9, 2009. The Brown Bear Festival is an Arts and Music Festival that supports important causes in North America and around the world. The immediate cause is to bring awareness of the pollution and to support the cleanup of the Monoshone Creek in Philadelphia. The Brown Bear festival has come about through the vision and efforts of Visual Artist and Music Promoter Inga Kimberly Brown. Come and enjoy an all day rock concert live with international and national musical acts, visual artists showcasing their works, practitioners of the healing arts and a variety of delicious food vendors. The festival will be at Philadelphia's Vernon Park in the city's Germantown section. Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:33:02 GMT http://www.iaca.com/?pageid=55 Indian Arts & Crafts Association, April 1-4, 2009, Albuquerque Convention Center & DoubleTree Hotel. In 2009, IACA celebrates its 35th Anniversary! We hope you can join us for the annual spring markets and events commemorating this milestone. The IACA Spring Wholesale Market (open to the trade and IACA members) will be held on April 2-3, followed by the IACA American Indian Art Market on April 4, (a retail market open to the public). Both events will be held in the Albuquerque Convention Center in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. Native artists and tribal art cooperatives, guilds and enterprises from the U.S. and Canada...READ ON! Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:33:02 GMT http://www.accessclarkcounty.com/depts/parks/Pages/4-5-09-ntv-amrcn-arts.aspx Clark County, NV, April 3, 4 & 5, 2009 Clark County Museum, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The festival highlights the history and artistry of Native American cultures, and includes Native American artist demonstrations and a Native American craft market. Dance, music and storytelling performances occur throughout the day. Native American foods, children's crafts and a special exhibit featuring the Clark County Centennial 1909 - 2009 round out festival activities. Festival admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children ages three to 15; under three are admitted free. Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:33:02 GMT http://www.indianmarket.net/P12.html Arlington Convention Center, Arlington, Texas, April 3-4-5, 2009 The Annual Texas Indian Market and Southwest Showcase is the place to see live entertainment, enjoy delicious food, and see art from over 160 of the finest Native American and Southwestern artists in the country. Attractions include arts and crafts demonstrations, Southwest cooking demonstrations, celebrities, and continuous stage entertainment from a variety of entertainers. There are attractions for the children including balloon artists, face paintings, magic shows, cowboy tricks and more. Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:33:02 GMT http://www.heard.org/Page.aspx?pid=669 Saturday, April 4, 2009, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Phoenix, Arizona The nation's largest gathering of Hopi katsina (kachina) doll carvers takes place at the Heard Museum, when more than 100 artists gather to show and sell their unique creations. Enjoy musical performances, book signings, carving demonstrations and drawings. Admission to the marketplace is free; museum admission additional. Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:33:02 GMT http://www.fortnet.org/PowWow/NCIPA_powwow.html Northern Colorado Intertribal Pow-wow Association, Inc., (NCIPA), April 11-12, 2009 The Ranch: Larimer County Fairgrounds, Loveland, CO Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:33:02 GMT http://www.support-native-american-art.com/links.html Links to partners, sources and others Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:11:43 GMT http://www.examiner.net/sports/x286846583/Natural-artistic-talent Perhaps it was because of his Native American ancestry. That, certainly, would be the romantic notion, considering that it was the Indian who was the original conservationist. But more than likely it was simply just another example of boyhood fascination and-well, normalcy. After all, what little kid doesn't like to dig around in the dirt for things? None that I know. "My grandmother was Cherokee...READ ON Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:58:58 GMT http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/41098222.html The University of Wisconsin-Green Bays Lawton Gallery, located at 2420 Nicolet Dr., is seeking Native American art for an exhibition scheduled in the fall of 2010. Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:23:56 GMT http://www.montanasnewsstation.com/global/story.asp?s=10008581 The 27th annual Native American Art Show, featuring artists from all over the country, will be in Great Falls next week. It will also showcase students from schools around the state like Rocky Boy, Box Elder and Valier. READ ON - - - Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:20:48 GMT http://www.nativesjewels.com/ Native art is a longstanding part of American culture and is something that has left an indelible mark on contemporary fashion. Now, thanks to new upstart site NativesJewels.com, people have access to some of the best looking Native American jewelry on the internet. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 23:32:39 GMT http://www.heardguild.org/indian-fair/indian-fair.aspx The Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market is one of the largest and most pretigious events in the United States. This year will bring together more than 650 outstanding American Indian artists from around the nation to show and sell their work. On Saturday March 7 and Sunday March 8, 2009, the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market will, for the 51st consecutive year, be celebrated on the Heard Museum campus on Central Avenue. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:03:57 GMT http://www.iaca.com/?pageid=55 April 1-4, 2009, Albuquerque Convention Center & DoubleTree Hotel. April 1-The Business of Art Seminar April 2-3-IACA Spring Wholesale Market (Trade Only) April 2-4-IACA Artist of the Year Art Exhibition April 2-IACA 35th Anniversary & Artist of the Year Banquet April 4-IACA American Indian Art Market (Open to the Public) In 2009, IACA celebrates its 35th Anniversary! We hope you can join us for the annual spring markets and events commemorating this milestone. The IACA Spring Wholesale Market (open to the trade and IACA members) will be held on April 2-3, followed by the IACA American Indian Art Market on April 4, (a retail market open to the public). Both events will be held in the Albuquerque Convention Center in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:03:57 GMT http://www.ftmcdowell.org March 14-15 2009, Fountain Hills, AZ. Juried Fine Arts Show in the Phoenix Metro area. Hundreds of Native Fine Artists and Vendors. Native American Foods and Entertainment. Free Admission. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:03:57 GMT http://www.ad-hoc-productions.com/gallery.html An independent film company has produced several award-winning DVDs, one of which is about the 'visions' of Handsome Lake, the Seneca Prophet and his startling prophecies, including the end of the world caused by the destruction of the ozone layer. Visit the site... Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:53:55 GMT http://www.nativetreasuressantafe.org/index.htm Please join us at this exciting new venue and enjoy Native Treasures: Indian Arts Festival, Santa Fes only museum-quality Indian art show. Presented by the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Native Treasures features... Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:55:24 GMT http://www.absolutearts.com/ Art and Contemporary Art for sale - Art News for galleries, artists, museums purchase Fine Art. Buy art from our selection of modern art with over 30,000 artists and art galleries. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:48:47 GMT http://newmexicocreates.org/ Browse our collection of stunning handcrafted jewelry, Native American art work, Hispanic crafts, art glass, and textiles all created by the finest New Mexico artists and artisans. Your purchase enhances the livelihoods of New Mexico's artists and artisans and builds financial support for the Museum of New Mexico. Learn more from a recent ... Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:43:33 GMT http://www.nativeart.net/artist.php?ucode=jivv1u Robert Michael Gress, contemporary silversmith, is a leader in the revival of the artistic heritage of Crow Indian art (1850-1900). Robert Gress creates powerfully evocative sterling silver jewelry inlaid with a dazzling mosaic of semi precious stones... Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:41:32 GMT http://www.infoplease.com/spot/aihmorigins1.html Read about the history of Heritage Month celebrated every year in the month of November! Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:26:44 GMT http://www.mydesert.com/article/20081101/NEWS01/811010302/-1/rss A site that Desert Hot Springs (CA) officials once considered bulldozing could contain one of the nation's most significant and eclectic treasure troves of Native American art, experts say. For the first time, appraisers are examining the collection of early Desert Hot Springs pioneer and adventurer Cabot Yerxa at the city-owned Cabot's Pueblo Museum, which Yerxa built... Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:13:13 GMT http://www.powwows.com/calendar/displaymonth.php?activityday=1&activitymonth=11&activityyear=2008 Check out the acitivities for November '08...a month where history will be made... Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:01:18 GMT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2008275944_salish19.html?syndication=rss A new book "S'abadeb - The Gifts: Pacific Coast Salish Art and Artists" accompanies an exhibit at Seattle Art Museum and brings together the voices of artists, scholars and members of the community as they examine old traditions and create new ones. READ ON... Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:48:35 GMT http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/127939 Read about...Native American jewelry merchants bought and sold tens of thousands of dollars in authentic handmade items this weekend at the fall wholesale market in Mesa. The Indian Arts and Crafts Association hosted its annual Fall Wholesale Market Friday and Saturday at the Mesa Convention Center, featuring Native American artists and wholesale businesses displaying handcrafted American Indian artifacts. Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:39:47 GMT http://www.support-native-american-art.com/navajo-nation-links.html Navajo Nation Links to Artisans and Associations Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:30:46 GMT http://www.newson6.com/global/story.asp?s=9146365 TULSA, OK -- The National Indian Monument & Institute, Inc. is seeking donations for a food drive for Military personnel serving in Iraq to help celebrate Native American Month in November. READ ON AND DONATE, IF YOU WANT! You would have to get n touch with the group in Oklahoma. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:03:53 GMT http://www.thecrimson.com/article.aspx?ref=524438 Ninety-two year old Irma Bailey returned to Cambridge - one of her "favorite places in the United States" - for her 28th annual Native American arts and crafts show this weekend. The exhibit drew many returning visitors, as well as some first-time appreciators, to the Peabody Museum. READ ON! Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:58:42 GMT http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/local/local_story_277225332.html Three members of a talented Fort Gibson family recently won top honors for their Native American Art in a national competition. Ron Tanyan, and his children Michael and Kari, in August placed in the first and second slots in two categories at the prestigious Santa Fe Indian Art Market in New Mexico. KEEP READING! Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:55:21 GMT http://www.gallupindependent.com/2008/09september/092008realthing.html Copyright 2008 Gallup Independent By Karen Francis, Dine Bureau GALLUP-Earl's Restaurant in Gallup has been a tourist and local hotspot for decades with vendors on-site who have sold their arts and crafts directly to customers for generations. READ ON! Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:10:59 GMT http://southwestindian.com/ Since 1968, the Southwest Indian Foundation, through various charitable programs, has been striving to lessen the poverty of the Native Peoples of the Southwest. In a geographical area, where the average per capita income is less than $5,000 per year, SWIF provides assistance and hope to "the poorest of the poor". We also offer thousands of Southwest and Native American arts and handcrafts. Please view the introductory video provided on this page. Thank you for your consideration. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:29:41 GMT http://www.indianvoices.net PUBLISHED BY BLACKROSE COMMUNICATIONS: Member, American Indian Chamber of Commerce Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:29:08 GMT http://www.indians.org/gift/gift.html The American Indian Heritage Foundation has a two fold mission, serving the tribes and sharing the culture. Our programs include national emergency relief to the needy, scholarships for young American Indian women and Indian student Eagle Awards given through Indian elementary, middle and high schools thoughout the United States. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:50:06 GMT http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080802/LIFE02/808020313 The native American art form of the totem pole may be found throughout the northwestern United States and Alaska, which will celebrate 50 years of statehood in 2009. Read the article! Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:48:08 GMT http://news.yahoo.com/s/ibd/20080812/bs_ibd_ibd/20080812lands But when he heard about a design contest in 1947 for a sculpture in Kansas to honor American Indian soldiers who died during World War II, he jumped at the chance. Houser (1914-94) could draw, paint and carve small sculptures from wood, that was certain. And as a descendant of Chiricahua Apaches, he knew about Indians. Read about Allan. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:40:05 GMT http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/metro_south_news/121781851050370.xml&coll=7 Native American artifacts uncovered at Canemah Bluff in Oregon City Burial sites and stone markers indicate that tribes cannot be put in geographic boxes. Canemah Bluff - Artifacts found by Metro park workers are from a robust range of tribal cultures...READ ALL ABOUT IT! Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:46:18 GMT http://narf.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=Preserving_Native_Lifeways_Matching_Gift_Challenge&JServSessionIdr009=ky85scikg2.app8b In an unprecedented move, the Tulalip Tribes of Washington are using their generous contribution of $50,000 to launch a nationwide campaign to protect Native American Rights. Our funding today includes an ongoing commitment to support NARF. We also issue a challenge to ALL tribes, individuals, organizations and businesses to join us with a commitment of their own, said Melvin R. Sheldon Jr., Chairman of the Tulalip Tribes of Washington. Take the challenge - over 8/1/08!!!!! Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:23:11 GMT http://www.bethadillon.com/ Beth A. Dillon is an Irish, Anishinaabe, and Metis writer specializing in video game industry currently based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. Her overarching efforts address indigenous representations in commercial games and development of games with indigenous content. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:33:28 GMT http://www.americanindiantv.com/ From a friend of mine who is spearheading this effort - "...bringing American Indian TV (www.AmericanIndianTV.com) into existence with both native and non-native film and video professionals. Moving this from "vision" to "volcano" by attracting like-minded people who share in the belief that the American Indian, Alaskan Native, Canadian Aboriginal and South American tribes need to have more face time on television to tell their story, their way. Please contact me if you can help in any fashion." Please visit the site and read about this exciting concept! Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:18:55 GMT http://www.iaia.edu/event_310.php The public is invited to attend a special screening for the IAIA (Institute of American Indian Arts)Summer Television and Film Workshop in collaboration with Disney | ABC Television Group on July 25, 2008 beginning at 6 p.m. The event is a culmination of six weeks of hard work by fifteen Native American students from across the country. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:05:04 GMT http://www.hopeharmony.org/ Join Tribal Leaders and qualified representatives from major corporations and the Federal Government as they present, listen, mentor, assist, and begin to solve the challenges faced everyday by American Indian People on their reservations. Presented by the Native American Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the National Native American Co-operative. Trans Global Summit At the Walt Disney World Resort Orlando, Fl - Aug 20th-23rd, 2008 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 01:52:44 GMT http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/10/nyregion/10remains.html?_r=1&th&emc=th&oref=slogin NEW YORK TIMES - A hushed group of people, nearly four dozen strong, slipped into the American Museum of Natural History early Monday, ahead of the crowds. Their cheeks were smeared with rust-colored dye, red and white woven bands encircled their heads, the men wore ceremonial vests and the women were wrapped in shawls, fringed with red. READ ON! Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:40:43 GMT