Black Pinto Horse Fine Arts

2011


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.				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. To visit her website, click here

Institute of American Indian Arts, Alumni Reunion To watch an interview by BPH about IAIA, click here
	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 ..... & today a treasured friend.
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

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.		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.

Eiteljorg Museum's Indian Market, Indianapolis IN, June 25-26 Congratulations BPH on your 1st and 2nd Place Coups
Congratulations! 1st Place, Painting, "Buffalo Stars & Stripes" click on image		Congratulations! 2nd Place, Drawing, "My Collection of Painted Ponies" click on image

Expressions Montana Exhibit, Missoula Art Museum, June - August To read the Missoula Independent newspaper article, click here
Earth Lodge Outpost June 10: August 28, Shott Family Gallery July 7, 5-8 PM: Artists' Reception July 7, 5 PM: Artists' Gallery Talk Black Pinto Horse was interviewed in October 2010 and chosen to be a part of the exhibit by Hal & Taki.		Let the People Stop Crying, I will Make a Path Through This Water
		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 Click on each image to see details
Young Hawk Ponies		The Courting Song of Red Lodge

Holter Museum Live Benefit Auction, Helena MT, June 10
War Cry, Hidatsa Warrior, Yellow Coat		Spring Charm
*To see more works by BPH, click here		*To see more works by Emily, click here
*To enlarge and read interpretations click on the image.

Excitement was in the air during the 18th Holter Live Auction Gala; many bidders kept the energy alive. It's always rewarding to meet the new collectors of you work and visit with the lovely curator, Yvonne Seng- it's obvious she has a passion for art and the artists.


Museum of Contemporary Native Arts Art Market IAIA Alumni Art Market, Santa Fe NM, May 28- 29
108 Cathedral Place, MoCNA's Portal To visit MoCNA's website, click here
Click on image to see ledger piece		Above: Black Pinto Horse has new representation with the Museum of Contemporary Native Arts in Santa Fe NM. He stands with Laura(R), Shop Manager and Latoyja(L), Assistant Shop Manager.
		A center of the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), MoCNA is recognized as the preeminent organizer of exhibitions devoted exclusively to the display of dynamic and diverse arts practices representative of Native North America.
		Left: A commission for a sweet couple, Bob and Kathy Graham equals many smiles. They traveled from OK to attend the Memorial Day festivities.


40th Annual Trail of Tears Art Show, Tahlequah OK, April 9- May 8
CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd place coup, graphics division!
The Courting Song of Red Lodge			visit their website @ www.CherokeeHeritage.org
		"The Cherokee National Historical Society Inc. is committed to being the best and most visited tribally specific educational museum in the world. That means we are also committed to making the Trail of Tears Art Show the best in the country". -Mickel Yantz, Museum Curator

Jay Contway Art Show , Great Falls MT, March 17-22

2 new collectors and a First Nation Artist, Valentina LaPiere, whom BPH shared a booth.

Heard Indian Art Market, Heard Museum, Phoenix AZ,
March 5 & 6

What a beautiful time we had; wonderful weather, great attendance and such pleasant individuals to visit and form friendships with. Just some of the weekends new collectors below.

Nelson County Winter Art Auction, Pekin ND, March 13

The Tiny Town with Terrific Talent!

Help contribute to an excellent cause- 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the Stump Lake Fine Arts Youth Camp.
Visit their website

Black Pinto Horse's Donation:
Red Star, Arikara Scout
13" x 8", colored pencil on
General Store Wareheim MA ledge cir.1805
*to enlarge, click on image

WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT OF THE FINE ARTS!

Aboriginal Public Art Selection,Vancouver Community College,
Vancouver British Columbia, Canada, March 3

BPH was chosen as a recipient of the Aboriginal Public Art Acquisition Plan, an International Call to Artists to recognize the contributions of the First Nation artists to B.C.'s shared culture and heritage; and reflect culture to Aboriginal learners that creates a welcoming environment and improves access to education at VCC.

The awards were based upon a competitive bid process considering many factors. Purchased pieces will embellish public spaces within the VCC Broadway Campus.

Water Blessing

Sweet Buffalo Medicine

Click here to visit the college's website

2011 Winter Benefit Auctions

Yellowstone Art Museum, Billings MT

The Courting Song of Red Lodge
10" x 13", colored pencil on "La Serenade", Three De La Serenade op 8 transcribed for Piano, Paris France cir.1872

January 28, 2011: Opening Reception

March 5, 2011: Benefit Art Auction

For more information or to place your bid contact the museum @ 406.256.6804

Share the Gifts III, 28” x 14”, Watercolor, 2010,
Emily Yellow Bird, to see more of her works, click here

Paris Gibson Square Museum,
Great Falls MT

January 13 , 2011: Auction Exhibit Opens

January 13, 2011: Opening Reception

February 5, 2011: 14th Benefit Art Auction and Dinner @ Meadowlark Country Club

For more information or to place your bid contact the museum @ 406.727.8255

The Birth of Red Hawk
12" x 8",colored pencil on Formula ledger, Fargo ND, cir.1928

Missoula Art Museum, Missoula MT

December 31, 2010: Auction Exhibit Opens

January 7, 2011: Opening Reception

February 5, 2011: 39th Benefit Art Auction and Dinner

For more information or to place your bid contact the museum @ 406.728.0447

Father Hear My Voice
17" x 13", colored pencil on Great Falls MT ledger, 1928 cir.