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"Monte Yellow Bird Sr., better known in the art world as Black Pinto Horse, is devoted to a positive expression of the harmonic balance between humanity and nature. Through his art and teaching, he offers us a multitude of gifts, and his optimism shines in his motto: "We are on this earth for such a short time, if we're going to shine, shine brightly". Rife with symbolism, Black Pinto Horse's visual expressions honor his spiritual roots, First Nation heritage and Modern and Contemporary art traditions through a bold use of color and design that activates the viewer's imagination. He is motivated by a passionate desire to build connections between the past and present with a hopeful eye toward a brighter future built around empathy and understanding between diverse communities of which the nation is comprised."
- Bob Durden, Paris Gibson Square Museum
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Come & Visit; upcoming Markets |
- Heard Indian Art Market
Herad Museum, Phoenix AZ
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- Jay Contway Western Art Show Civic Center, Great Falls MT
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Native Peoples Magazine, May / June 2011 Issue, On the Wind, pg. 16 |
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Above- Read About Black Pinto Horse, Monte Yellow Bird's Artist in Residence @ the Eiteljorg Museum in their most recent issue- Native Peoples has over 61,000 readers nationwide. |
Native Peoples Magazine, September / October 2011 Issue, Article |
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Ledger Art: Looking Between the Lines,
A brief history of this engaging art medium, profiles of five prominent artists and brief notes on another 16 in the field, Black Pinto Horse included.
"Monte Yellow Bird Sr, also known as Black Pinto Horse- As well as ledger artist, he is a passionate educator, providing workshops, especially for children and young people."
- GUSSIE FAUNTLEROY |
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To see the newest works click on either image |
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Two Person Show, Great Falls Public Library, November 1-30
"If You're Going to Shine, Shine Brightly" presentation by Black Pinto Horse, November 1 @ 7:00 pm
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Where can one see the Yellow Bird's work represented as a two-person show? Come to the Great Falls Public Library and view their contemporary mix of Native American and Pennsylvania Dutch heritage. Emily's Scherenschnitte adds a unique & lovely lace quality to her watercolors while Black Pinto Horse's vivid colors and first nation icons speak to all about the essence of life.
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Harvest Moon Ball, Glacier Park Lodge, September 24
Live Auction, events begin @ 5:00 |
Black Pinto Horse represented himself well with two recent award winners; Buffalo Stars and Stripes and The Courting Song of Red Lodge. |
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View the Rockies in their majestic splendor |
If you missed the Harvest Moon Ball this year, we welcome you to join us in September 2012 for an evening of fine art, delicious food and an M.C that can roll with the best- our very own Black Pinto Horse. Artwork by talented American Indian artists are featured and sold during a live auction;
50 percent of the proceeds go to the Blackfeet Community Foundation.
For questions or to purchase tickets contact the Blackfeet Community Foundation @ 406.338.2992
To visit their website click here
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Santa Fe Indian Art Market, Santa Fe NM, August 20-21 |
Couple from Southern France purchased "Two Souls that Pass Through the Night" from the Museum of Contemporary Native Art and stopped by to meet the artist. |
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Award Winning piece, "My Collection of Painted Ponies" went to a great home. We look forward to seeing them again @ the Autry Museum's Market in November. |
She purchased one of BPH's favorites, "My Son's Footsteps". |
Pastor from CA becomes a collector of his first piece of ledger art. Congratulations! |
Roseta Santiago, an artist whose works are represented by the Blue Rain Gallery in Santa Fe did a photo shoot...her subject for a new painting? BPH.
To visit her website, click here |
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Left: BPH with Bob Harcourt, whom we were guests of for the IAIA Benefit Auction. He was a placement officer during BPH's time @ IAIA in the 70's & helped him get roles in movies such as Hatter Fox, Convoy and Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion .....
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Right: Darren Vigil-Gray, a modernist artist and an IAIA friend, accompanied by wife, Jill Scott Momaday. They shared memories of the "Old Campus" and basketball.
To hear some words from Darren, click here To see his works, click here |
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Big West Arts Festival, Sheridan WY, August 6-7 |
Each year we look forward to visiting with a valued collector and catching her up on the latest events. She comments, "I don't pick the pieces, they choose me". She added 6 works by BPH and 1 of Emily's to her collection.
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A very nice couple from Austria whom took "Baby Needs Shoes" across the Atlantic. |
A new collector from Busby MT |
BPH stands with WY artist, Sonya Caywood, as "Rites of Passage" meets "Crow Fair Pony" for the first time of the Trail of Painted Ponies. |
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Eiteljorg Museum's Indian Market, Indianapolis IN, June 25-26 |
Congratulations BPH on your 1st and 2nd Place Coups |
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Congratulations! 1st Place, Painting,
"Buffalo Stars & Stripes"
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Congratulations! 2nd Place, Drawing,
"My Collection of Painted Ponies" |
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Earth Lodge Outpost
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Let the People Stop Crying,
I will Make a Path Through This Water |
June 10: August 28, Shott Family Gallery
July 7, 5-8 PM: Artists' Reception
July 7, 5 PM: Artists' Gallery Talk |
An exhibit as well as an hour long
Montana Public Radio special, an event that focuses on social, political and environmental commentary. The exhibit was researched and assembled by guest curators Hal Cannon and Taki Telonidis and is
sponsored by Western Folk life.
Make inquiries with the MAM, 406.728.0447 |
Black Pinto Horse was interviewed in October 2010 and chosen to be a part of the exhibit by Hal and Taki.
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Young Hawk Ponies |
The Courting Song of Red Lodge
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Original Design:
Female Side |
Original Design:
Male Side |
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Through the vibrant application of paint and use of First Nation icons, I pay tribute to this significant time in our lives; a spiritual gateway and journey from childhood to adulthood. |
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South Park Elementary, Belle Fourche SD |
St. Joseph's Indian School, Chamberlin SD |
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