native alaskan Next
2013
Curator, Michael Walsh, asks, “What is a native alaskan? I’ve heard the term Alaska Native and know that means a person of indigenous origin. I’ve heard people describe folks who are born here as native Alaskan, little n. How long does it take to live here too be called a native alaskan? I don’t know the answer. I don’t know if anyone does. And if so, does it matter? Should it matter? I think it’s worth a discussion at least. The definition of a native alaskan that I am using for this show is “one who is a life-long Alaskan,” from artists who can trace their family heritage back thousands of years, to artists who are born here as well as artists who may not have been born here, but started their life here at a very young age. The talent of native alaskan artists is very impressive. I am a fan!!”
Participating artists:
Sonya Kelliher Combs, Carla Klinker Cope, Tehben Dean, Rachelle Dowdy, Elizabeth Ellis,
Asia Freeman, Hal Gage, Mariano Gonzales, Michael Gerace, Ruby S Kennell, Drew Michael
Jennifer Norton, Evan Phillips, Jimmy Riordan, Ryan Romer, Gretchen Sagan, Ethan Woods
and Bud Uminski
This show opened at OutNorth Contemporary Art House then traveled to Bunnell Street Arts Center.
2013
Curator, Michael Walsh, asks, “What is a native alaskan? I’ve heard the term Alaska Native and know that means a person of indigenous origin. I’ve heard people describe folks who are born here as native Alaskan, little n. How long does it take to live here too be called a native alaskan? I don’t know the answer. I don’t know if anyone does. And if so, does it matter? Should it matter? I think it’s worth a discussion at least. The definition of a native alaskan that I am using for this show is “one who is a life-long Alaskan,” from artists who can trace their family heritage back thousands of years, to artists who are born here as well as artists who may not have been born here, but started their life here at a very young age. The talent of native alaskan artists is very impressive. I am a fan!!”
Participating artists:
Sonya Kelliher Combs, Carla Klinker Cope, Tehben Dean, Rachelle Dowdy, Elizabeth Ellis,
Asia Freeman, Hal Gage, Mariano Gonzales, Michael Gerace, Ruby S Kennell, Drew Michael
Jennifer Norton, Evan Phillips, Jimmy Riordan, Ryan Romer, Gretchen Sagan, Ethan Woods
and Bud Uminski
This show opened at OutNorth Contemporary Art House then traveled to Bunnell Street Arts Center.
