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Projects and Events
Memorial of the High Plains, North Dakota State University Commission, Unveiling Commemoration, Fargo ND, November 2009 |
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Martha Olsen, Executive Director of The Arts Partnership and Brad Schlossman, CEO of West Acres Mall, grace the event with their knowledge of public art; a star-studded cast.
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Left: Black Pinto Horse Fine Arts standing with Esther Hockett, curator of the Memorial Union Gallery- a wonderful partner in a successful project.
Right: Burning the midnight oil |
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Black Pinto Horse, A Vision of Color and Tradition, Memorial Union Gallery, Fargo ND, November- December |
As he shares his gift of art with students from area schools, Black Pinto Horse includes historical and traditional stories which captivate.
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Artist Reception Presentation |
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Cherokee Art Market , Hard Rock Casino, Tulsa OK, October 2009 |
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"Goes Ahead, Crow Pony", continues to gain recognition during the Juried shows. Winning second place, one of the judges shared the following, "It stood out as we judged the paintings at the Cherokee Art Market." |
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Harvest Moon Ball, East Glacier MT, September 26, 2009 |
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Held at the nostalgic Glacier Lodge, the backdrop was equally as beautiful.
Middle: In addition to being a contributing artist, Black Pinto Horse was this year's emcee for the Harvest Moon Ball |
Demonstrating a warm-up exercise of the bidding technique. |
An estimated $35,000 in art sales, destined to add to the Blackfeet Community Foundation's endowment.
Black Pinto Horse with the Blackfeet Community Foundation Executive Director and community developer, Eloise Cobell. |
Mary and Rusty continue to collect some of Black Pinto Horse's chosen favorites, such as "From the Center is Where Life Comes".
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Red Earth Ponies, highest selling piece of the evening, purchased by continued collector, Monti
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Santa Fe Indian Art Market, Santa Fe NM, August 2009 |
Admiring the work of Black Pinto Horse, Kevin Gover, the director of the Smithsonian for the American Indian, was very interested in hearing the stories that each painting holds. |
"The Blessing" will be hanging in this accountant's office in New York City. The date on the ledger is on his birthday and is a gift from his wife.
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The show included 1,200 artists from about 100 tribes who showed their work in over 600 booths. The event attracted an estimated 100,000 visitors to Santa Fe from all over the world. |
Wes Studi, polished actor in roles such as Geronimo and Magua(Last of the Mohicans), is a pleasant individual whom we are pleased to have met during the IAIA auction.
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This lovely Texan family collected two ledger pieces, "Butterfly Woman" and "From the Department of Transportation." |
Our second young collector was captivated by "And we seen the soldiers run like woman". Like Black Pinto Horse, Stratton is also fond of history.
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Coming back a second time to ponder over her purchase, Cynthia was lucky to purchase this ledger when she did- our last ledger piece sold just minutes after. |
Owner of Harley Davidson, Bret Appleton, will become "The favorite uncle" when he gifts his niece, "I am the yellow horse from the south", which will warm the walls of her new house. |
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Big West Arts Festival, Sheridan WY, August 2009 |
One of our favorite shows because of the hospitable and high energy staff, it continues to get better. A good friend and previous collector of Eagle Staff Pony and others, continues to purchase some of our favorites; (L to R) Buffalo Prophecy II, Quick Draw piece and Emily's Iris's to add to her collection.
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A charming couple from Grand Forks ND purchased one of the most recent ledger art pieces. They were familiar with Black Pinto Horse's work and have seen his life-size buffalo and "Four Moons Passing" that are on permanent display @ the West Acres Mall in Fargo ND.
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Knife River Indian Village Cultural Celebration, Stanton ND, July 2009 |
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Throughout the event, Black Pinto Horse gave presentations on Ledger Art and incorporated stories of the Arikara and Hidatsa Nation. Captivating the audience with his charisma and passion for teaching, he hit another home run. The Park Service did as well; their hard work, hospitality and service making the event successful. |
Right: A skilled Bow Maker from Minot ND and Artist have traded like our ancestors from old. |
Two Feather Splash, a very powerful water teaching, has been gaining momentum throughout the years. An instrumental piece from the Buffalo Path Series, it has shown within many markets and has educated thousands; to a great home. |
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71st National Folk Festival, Butte MT, July 2009 |
This gentleman walked the entire Folk Fest and returned, sharing this was the only piece that he liked best out of the entire show. It will soon become a wedding gift for his sister.
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This new collector viewed the pictographic images, heard their story and quickly purchased these two ledger art pieces; must have's.
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Only the third time this festival has been held west of the Mississippi. It was first presented in 1934 and is the oldest multicultural festival in the nation. Butte, Montana is the host city for the 70th-72nd National Folk Festivals in 2008-2010. Art, music and dance traditions from every part of the nation were on display and was attended by an estimated 100,000.
Collectors of artists such as Kandinsky and Warhol, this German couple become the new owners of Hidatsa Buffalo. |
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Eiteljorg Museum Native Art Market, Indianapolis IN, June 2009 |
"Goes Ahead, Crow Pony " receives honorable mention in juried competition during market events
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Black Pinto Horse with world renown Navajo artist, Tony Abeyta. |
Right: A collector of Native American art becomes a collector of Black Pinto Horse. As he shared, this piece will be hanging in his Western theme room in his second home on Lake Tahoe.
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Red Earth Native Art Market, Oklahoma City OK, June 2009 |
An art enthusiast, historian and familiar face, J. W. Bill Wiggins is an on-going collector of Black Pinto Horse's work. He has been collecting ledger art from across the United States and will add "Hidatsa Sunflower"(not shown)to his vast collection.
A new collector(shown to the right) that admired the wit of this particular piece titled, "Peace Treaty, explained by the artist as, "It's what us husbands do when we are in the dog house." The wife was with at the time and laughed, saying, "I appreciate this man's humor." A little while later, the husband was back to purchase his "Peace Treaty".
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A commission piece titled, " Siksika " created specifically for this man, is very fitting, as he walks the earth, yearning to learn more about his Blackfoot heritage and growing stronger as an individual for his family in the process. We had a pleasant visit with this beautiful family and experienced a special gift. The artist explained each image, "The Cotton Wood leaves and their change of color represent the change and growth that comes with this new learned knowledge of your people...."
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16th Annual Holter Art Auction Gala, Helena MT, June 2009 |
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Lovely in Lavender
12" x 28", Watercolor
2009
Emily Yellow Bird |
Spotted Horse Chief
9" x 12", Colored Pencil on Antique ledger paper, Northern Creamery Co. 1924 cir.
2008
Black Pinto Horse |
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7th Indigenous Peoples Market, Mt. Pleasant MI, October 2008 |
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New collector, Anne Schallhorn Parker, a professor at the University of Michigan, was very adamant of her purchase. Coming into the booth she said, "I want that one," and she left with a smile and piece in hand.
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3rd Annual Cherokee Indian Art Market, Tulsa OK, October 2008 |
Right: Geraldine Jones purchased Blue Thunder Ponies, a paper works that was freshly finished. |
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12th Annual Harvest Moon Ball, Art Auction and Dinner @ Glacier Park Lodge in East Glacier MT, September 2008
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New owners of "Indian Paint Brush Pony", Monti and her husband, will display this colt proudly in Tucson AZ. Monti mentioned she will be advising their three little ones not to expect a ride from this colt.
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Shayne Hall(left) states, "The Harvest Moon Ball benefits the Blackfeet Reservation and community. The proceeds go to community vitality projects. It's one of our favorite events of the year. Everyone gets to get dressed up in their country formal attire. We have some of our best and brightest artists come out to support the endowment fund." |
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The surprise sale of the evening was certainly, "Lead Horse", Black Pinto Horse's quick finish piece, completed within the first 1.5 hours of the evenings events. |
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Black Pinto Horse: High Spirits; Paris Gibson Square Museum
August 7 - September 13, 2008
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The director, Kathy Lear and the curator, Bob Gibson along with the elder and his wife, Todd and Sandy Buffalo stand with Black Pinto Horse Fine Arts during the opening reception of Black Pinto Horse: High Spirits.
"He Charges Alone, Tom Rogers WWI Scout", 48" x 36", Mixed Medium, oil on canvas w/ horsehair
Charges Alone, whose Americanized name is Thomas Rogers, worked for the “Intelligence Service,” crossing into “no man’s land” to locate enemy machine gun positions and to determine the enemy’s strength. Whether he realized it or not, his role was like that of the old Arikara scouts who had served with Custer.
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Black Pinto Horse introduces his newest work "He Charges Alone, Tom Roger WWI Scout" along with 22 other original pieces created within the years 2008-2004.
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Fort Union Indian Art Showcase, Williston ND, August 9 & 10 |
"In the art world I carry my traditional name, my Indian name they call it, it's Black Pinto Horse and the kind of work I do is very contemporary. And I guess my rational, the way I think about it, the American Indian people, we're not on the plains living in tepees or earth lodges anymore. We're in homes, schools, we're educators and we've evolved. Thus far, all of the things we're a part of in life has evolved as well." - Black Pinto Horse
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Black Pinto Horse & and a new collector, Carolyn Hammer, of "The One Truth" original, introduce a new work in progress |
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| Arbor Day Celebration, Columbia Falls, MT, May 3 |
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Arbor Day Auction, Black Pinto Horse's original "The Tree of Life" and a reproduction of Four Moons Passing with there new owners. |
Black Pinto Horse interprets "the Tree of Life" original donated to the Colombia Falls Arbor Day Celebration |
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Teacher Exhibit,Paris Gibson Square Museum,May-August 2008
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A Teacher's exhibit at the Paris Gibson Square Museum, Great Falls, MT, displays works by both Black Pinto Horse and Emily Yellow Bird.
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Also a part of the teacher's exhibit, "Share the Gifts", by Emily Yellow Bird |
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KFBB News Interview, Great Falls MT, July 11, 2008 |
Black Pinto Horse is interviewed by TV station, KFBB, in his studio at the Paris Gibson Square Museum. |
The segment showcased some of the artist's newest works and educated the viewers about his extended contract with the museum as Artist in Residence.
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Heard Indian Art Market, Phoenix AZ, March 2008 |
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Black Pinto Horse was demonstrating his stylistic oil painting in the courtyard area of this internationally recognized show and sale.
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The End of What Trail Exhibit, Santa Fe NM, September 2007 |
Ishi, Last of His Tribe, earthen-ware clay
First Place sculpture, Northern Plains Indian Art Show, Sioux Falls SD, October 2006
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"I wanted to let you know that the jurors were very impressed by your art piece,
"Ishi, Last of His Tribe". And the reaction by the audience was always positive. We had 120 Native American high school students come in and visit the exhibit over a one-weekend period, and I would always tell the story about Ishi when talking about the piece. It affected the students greatly, and they would pull out their binders and start taking notes. It was a very powerful piece, Mr. Yellow Bird. It was a privilege and honor to have it in the show."
- Jessie Ryker-Crawford
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PANGEA, Heritage Hjemkomst, Moorhead MN, November 2007 |
PANGEA, November 10, 2007, Black Pinto Horse talks about the importance of communication through his paintings. He tells the traditional Arikara story, The Porcupine and the Buffalo(interpreted in this piece), told to him by his grandparents to teach about boundaries.
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Cultivating Our Cultures.....Celebrating our community's traditions and cultures with this local multi-ethnic festival, PANGEA |
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Installation Reception, Sheridan College, Sheridan WY, October 2007 |
Barbara, a new friend and employee of Sheridan College, stands with Black Pinto Horse in front of "The Calling of the Elk", as the piece has become a new part of the Sheridan College collection. An installation reception was held October 30th where the new work was presented to the public.
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Northern Plains Indian Art Market, Sioux Falls SD, September 2007
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Wanda Blacksmith Peacock, an enrolled member of the Lower Brule Sioux tribe, uses her expert eye for color and design to bring you these precious collectibles. They serve as a reminder of the good heart of the Lakota People.
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A collector from Chicago IL purchases Eagle Speaks |
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Fort Totten Days, Fort Totten ND, September 2007 |
Black Pinto Horse statue, owned by the Pepsi Corporation, with the assistance and support of Lake Region State College, served as the backdrop for the telling of the Porcupine and the Buffalo
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Four Winds Community School students create their own ledger art and tell their story |
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Native Peoples magazine, March 2007 |
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Native Peoples,March/ April, 2007 issue
"On the Wind Shards"
"Monte Yellow Bird, better known as Black Pinto Horse, is one busy man!. "he participated in several major art exhibitions in the upper Plains and in Scottsdale AZ." The event of the Lake Agassiz buffalo painting was included; "he saw his donated buffalo replica sold to raise funds for a nonprofit organization." Fargo ND was put on the map with the recognition given for his participation at NDSU for Native American month, "...a featured speaker at a special event honoring Native American Month..." as well as his working with teachers in Fargo elementary school. This is just a taste of the acknowledgement of this gifted Arikara artist." NATIVE PEOPLES
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Cowboy Hall of Fame, Medora ND, May 2007 |
Black Pinto Horse standing with his piece,
Three River Horse Trade at the opening Reception Memorial Day weekend
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| Upper Midwest Honors Council Conference, Dickinson ND, April |
Dickinson State University was the host of "Peoples of the Prairie."
The conference aimed to educate and empower honors professionals and students within District Four of the Upper Midwest Regional Honors Council through both an academic track and cultural track.
Dr. Jim Tallmon directed the panel discussion similar to that of a "town hall meeting"; very informal, where Clay Jenkinson, J. Nathan Matias and Monte Yellow Bird talked about their journeys to where they are today, and how to inspire students to do interesting, imaginative work. The panel then fielded questions from the audience. |
Monte Yellow Bird standing with Tweed Roosevelt and flute player, Keith Bear
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| International Friendship Festival, Pelican Rapids MN, June 2007 |
Children watch and ask questions as Black Pinto Horse explains quill work.
Black Pinto Horse/Monte Yellow Bird presents
traditional storytelling and singing at the
International Friendship Festival, June 23, 2007. |
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Participants of shield project from Spamarta
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Contact us at blackpintohorse@hotmail.com to schedule programs in your community.
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Trail of Painted Ponies, Carefree AZ, February 2007 |
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In the headquarters of The Trail of Painted Ponies, Black Pinto Horse Fine Arts, meets with Rod Barker, the president and Karlynn Keyes, vice president.
Visit Trail of Painted Ponies website at www.trailofpaintedponies.com
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The Four Seasons Resort, Artist in Residence, Peter A. Roybal, Scottsdale
Farewell to my good friend, Jeweler, Master Bow maker, Four Seasons Resort Gallery-director, Peter A. Roybal (Evergreen Shaking)
Evergreen Shaking departed this life in early June, we spent our last wonderful time with him at the Heard Museum Indian Art Show. We will miss him dearly.
Happy journey my friend.
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| Easter Seals Art Auction, Sheridan, WY 2006 |
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Monte and Emily standing with the Executive Director of Sheridan Easter Seals. Over $20,000 was raised through the art benefit in Sheridan WY on August 18 with all of the proceeds going to Easter Seals.
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A satisfied owner of Four Moons Passing, Reproduction number 1 of 1000 of a limited edition series; a piece donated by Black Pinto Horse to raise money for Easter Seals. |
Proud owners of Protection and Security original, created and donated by artist Emily Yellow Bird and purchased during Easter Seals Art Auction.
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White Cloud's Birthday Celebration, National Buffalo Museum, Jamestown ND, June 2006
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Chief Mountain Singers, Red Hawk & Co. present the National Buffalo Museum's Executive Director Felicia Sergeant, with 4 signed copies of "The Sacred Pipe", Black Elk's account of the Seven Sacred Rites of the Oglala Sioux, written by Joseph Epes Brown. Traditional Story telling and songs included in the celebration of White Cloud's 10th Birthday. |
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Regional Tribal Gaming conference, MN |
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Winter Count
Senator Tom Daschle, SD receives a Black Pinto Horse original "Winter count" painting from David M. Gipp, President, United Tribes Technical College and other tribal leaders at the Regional gaming conference in Minnesota.
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Commission, North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame, Medora ND, 2005
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"Holy Dog the Gift II "
Senator Byron Dorgan, ND and Black Pinto Horse
"Holy Dog II, the gift", was unveiled during the ND Cowboy's Hall of Fame's grand opening in Medora ND. This commissioned Native American contemporary piece displays all five North Dakota Native American Tribes in the form of running indian ponies; Arikara, Sioux, Ojibwa, Hidatsa and Mandan.
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Great Falls Native American Art Show, MT, 2005 |
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Sweet Buffalo Medicine
Renown Native American Artist Kevin Red Star and Black Pinto Horse at Great Falls Native American Art show, look at color and Native American images with "Sweet Buffalo Medicine".
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Links
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Percent for Art in Public Places - Public Art/Artist
Minnesota Percent for Art Artist registry - http://www.percentforart.us/percent/search.php?ax=v&id=1032
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North Dakota Council on the Arts - Artist in Residence/educational
North Dakota Visual Artist Archive - http://www.nd.gov/arts/artist_archive/contemporary_artists.htm - registered artist |
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Montana Arts Council - Artist in Residence/educational
Arts Education Artist Registry - http://art.mt.gov/schools/artedmenu.asp
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North Dakota Art Gallery Association - Traveling Exhibition/Artist
Artist Registry - http://www.ndaga.org/Artists/artists_registry.html
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American Indian Art from the Pacific Northwest
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Native American Art
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 Contemporary fine art gallery established 1984. Art consulting services to private and corporate art collectors are provided. Locations in the SoHo and Chelsea art districts. Exhibiting painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and mixed media. Artist portfolios are reviewed. The sponsor of the Chelsea International Fine Art Competition.
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