Quick Start Grants
ACHF Arts Access ACHF Cultural Heritage
My goals are both external and self-reflective. External outcomes include: getting state-wide exposure of my work, and having a platform to share my story with the public at-large by presenting my designs in a gallery-friendly, contemporary context (through painting). Internally, it is my goal to create a powerful body of work inspired by this important subject that advances my knowledge and intimate understanding of Ojibwe beadwork traditions. By having the general and Reservation communities view the exhibition, we will raise awareness of traditional use of tobacco through our artwork, and our work will achieve greater exposure. In the past our opening celebrations have had over 300 people attend. The Twin Cities Public TV program will amply the impact of the show for the artists involved. I will share the work I create with my peers and get feedback about the strength and power of my designs through a critique process.
There were 3 art openings at three different sights for this exhibition. At least 900 people viewed my artwork. I was able to show in a major venue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A body of new artwork was created by me for this exhibition. Art work created by Native artists were shown to the general public and our cultural art forms of the Ojibway were viewed by a population that rarely sees Native art. Many school and special groups were brought to the Minneapolis sight to view the exhibition! It was and exciting and informative exhibit for all!! I have shared my artwork with my peers and got wonderful feedback about the strengths and power of my designs.
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