Inspiring Wellness Among Native Peoples Through Art
Sponsorship
One of the original goals of the Urban Indian 5 was to compile a permanent art exhibit with five custom plexiglass prints (one from each artist) and place these 24 x 36 inch works in every health clinic and hospital in Indian Country. The group hopes to partner with Indian clinics, businesses and contributors to make this effort possible. Project Budget: For 5 pieces -each 24 X 36 inches -1/8” plexiglass with museum mounting -ship to clinic/hospital -artist explanation plaque -sponsorship plaque approximate total $2000 If interested in a sponsorship or contribution please contact: Steve Barse 405-556-1665 [email protected] Art with a Cause The Urban Indian 5, a group of established Native artists, is using their art to help inspire wellness in an unconventional way. The importance of ceremony and cultural tradition are vital elements of Native life. The UI5 paintings, prints, photographs, baskets and sculptures educate people about a healthier past. The collaboration between modern medicine and ancient teachings interpreted through contemporary art is forging a unique relationship to reestablish a state of physical, emotional and spiritual wellness in indigenous people. What Others Are Saying “The art that indigenous artists produce is about strengthening internal dialogues amongst indigenous peoples around the world. It is absolutely much more than something externalized hanging on a wall, and very much about the fundamentals of human well being.” Sarah de Leeuw, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, University of Northern British Columbia I Said I Would Never Paint This Way Again documentary “The different art by the Urban Indian 5 has just enriched our program, and we have seen personal healing. The spirit of the art being here is so beneficial. I hope the artists can see how much they have helped people just by having the art here.” D.J. Battiest Former Behavior Health Specialist Oklahoma City Indian Clinic I Said I Would Never Paint This Way Again documentary If interested in a sponsorship or contribution please contact: Steve Barse 405-556-1665 [email protected]
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Shan Goshorn
In collections of : National Museum of the American Indian; Minneapolis Institute of Art; CN Gorman Museum 2013 Recipient of the Eiteljorg Contempory Native Arts Fellowship and the Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship 2013 Best of Class at both SWAIA and Heard Markets 2011 Best of Show at Red Earth Indian Art Show Brent Greenwood Kiva Art Gallery in Santa Fe (12 years) 2011 Paris France - North American Delegation 2011 Presidents Award Winner at Red Earth 2010 1st Place at SWAIA - printmaking 2009 NIEA National Parents of the Year - with wife Kennetha Thomas Poolaw 2010-2011 Conference Artist for American Indian Institute - University of Oklahoma Jacobson House Retrospective with Horace Poolaw, Norman, OK University of South Dakota Museum, Vermillion SD Gerald Cournoyer Featured in 2013 issue of Southwest Art National Museum of the American Indian Fellowship Instructor of BFA courses at Oglala Lakota College through Evergreen College in Washington State Organized a 2.5 million dollar art space project for Pine Ridge, SD 2013 Juror for the Cherokee Indian Market Holly Wilson 2013 2nd Place sculpture, SWAIA, Santa Fe, NM 2013 Judges Choice Award, Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ 2012 Award of Excellence Encaustic Art Institute, Cerrillos, NM 2011 Pioneer Spirit Award, IAO Gallery, OKC |