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Time of Visions A volume of interviews by Larry Abbott
with contemporary Native American artists such as Rick
Bartow, Sara Bates, Pat Deadman, Joe Fedderson, Anita
Field, Gerald McMaster, Diego and Mateo Romero, Richard
Ray and more....Their words can help us to understand
their images. The interviews attempt to dispel
misconceptions about Native art generally and the artists
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Antique
Tribal Art Dealers Association, Inc.
(ATADA) offers buyers of Native American art a guarantee
that the objects they sell are authentic with full refund
if proven otherwise. They ensure that objects have
been properly acquired and fall within the laws concerning
cultural sensitivity. They sponsor their own vetted
shows and attempt to educate the public and offer
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| Art Deadlines List
A monthly email newsletter listing art contests &
competitions, art scholarships & grants, juried
exhibitions, art jobs & internships, call for
entries/proposals/papers, writing & photo contests,
residencies, design & architecture competitions,
auditions, casting calls, fellowships, festivals, funding,
and other opportunities (including some that take place on
the web) for artists, art educators and art students of
all ages. |
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The
Association of American Cultures (TAAC)
represents
the concerns of people of diverse populations in the
United States and its Trust Territories, regarding the
preservation and creative vitality of cultural identity
through the arts. Provides these services to
"people of color" in America; specifically,
African-Americans, Latinos, Asians and Native Americans.
The organization has evolved to recognize the importance
of including representatives of all ethnic cultures in the
Dialogue. They support the idea that America is a
country of immigrants to the "New World." |
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- California
Indian Basketweavers Association (CIBA)
Preserves,
promotes and perpetuates California Indian
basketweaving traditions. Provides
opportunities for basketweavers to pursue the study of
traditional basketry techniques and forms and to
showcase their work. Increases
Indian access to traditional cultural resources on
public and tribal lands and traditional gathering
sites, and encouraging the reintroduction of such
resources and designation of gathering areas on such
lands and more.
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BeadNet
a directory of bead-related web pages; a comprehensive and
up-to-date gateway to all bead sites out there in
cyberspace. On BeadNet you will find hundreds of links to
bead shops and catalogs, bead makers, projects, techniques
and some history. |
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- First
Americans in the Arts (FAITA)
A
non-profit organization created to recognize, honor
and promote American Indian participation in the
entertainment industry. They incorporate film,
television, music and theater and presents an annual
award ceremony recognizing outstanding achievement,
performances and contributions by and to the Native
American Indian community. The
8th Annual Awards Ceremony was held at the Century
Plaza Hotel on Saturday, February 26, 2000.
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Garfinkel
Publications A publisher of Native Art reproductions,
they are renowned for high quality calendars, posters,
postcards, journals, address books, t-shirts, tote bags,
giftwrap, folding cards, and matted items. Their goal is
to make Native art and culture more accessible to a wider
audience and they work with Native Artists from all over
Canada and the United States. |
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IndianTraders.com
Directory of American
Indian Artists and Dealers. Provides a very useful forum
for artists, dealers and collectors with articles,
classifieds, buyer's guides and events. |
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Heard Museum A private, non-profit museum in Phoenix, Arizona,
founded in 1929 by
Dwight and Maie Bartlett Heard to house their
personal collection of cultural and fine art. The
mission and philosophy of the Heard today is to
promote appreciation and respect for Native people and
their cultural heritage, with emphasis on the
traditional cultures of the Greater Southwest and on
the evolving Native American Fine Art Movement.
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- Indian
Arts and Crafts Association
(IACA) A
not-for-profit organization established in 1974 to
support the ethical promotion and protection of
authentic Native American art and culture. IACA
works to stop fraud and abuse within the market for
Indian art through education, publicity,
authentication and use of their logo to indicate
certified ethical businesses. They sponsor large
wholesale trade shows of handmade Indian art twice a
year.
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