Greetings from Black Pinto Horse Fine Arts, Emily and Monte Yellow Bird,

This is more than an art lesson, it is a lesson about life that weaves together colorful threads of science, math, health and history with the golden threads of art and culture as the spring board. Black Pinto Horse Fine Arts provides Artist in Residence, workshops and presentations centered on character building, self-projection, life and social skills. An individual will benefit intellectually as well as spiritually and emotionally. We also offer fantastic team-building workshops for teachers. 

Over 600 students attended Fort Totten Days, Fort Totten ND

We do our best to tailor our programs to meet the individual needs or concerns of the schools, as well as connect it to themes or units teachers may be covering in other core subject areas, reaching specific Benchmarks.

"I'm going to study harder in school because I've realized how important education is."
                                                                                   - 11th grade student, Fargo ND

"Our district is far richer after your visit and your work with our students and teachers....We have a fairly experienced teaching staff. They have seen and experienced a lot of workshops. They simply raved about your work with their students. Again, thank you so much for your work here. You made a real impact." 
                                                  - Paul Ritter, Fine Arts Coordinator for Missoula schools

To provide high quality art education to a wide range of audiences while creating an environment conducive to learning, where individuals feel safe to take and share a historical, personal and visual journey through self expression.

"Your programs are priceless!"    ~Art Teacher,
Bridger Alternative High school, Bozeman MT

1. Increase the participants' knowledge and understanding of their cultural identity.
2. Focus on creating an awareness and aesthetical appreciation of the arts
3. Provide an interactive, hands-on, stimulating environment which inspires the individual to explore
4. Enhance students' imagination and develop self awareness.

• Communities
• Teachers continuing education
• Corporate systems

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