May-June 2009

2009 May/June Happening (Events)

We head to Oklahoma City for the annual Red Earth celebration. Plus details on other special events of Native interest across North America.

by Daniel Gibson.

2009 May/June On the Wind (News)

Farmer and material culture expert Richard Goodridge (Maricopa/Apache) of Arizona is a walking, talking encyclopedia of ancient knowledge; Maria Samora (Taos Pueblo) is selected as the 2009 Santa Fe Indian Market poster artist. Also, other important news in the arts, education, the environment, business, politics, sports, health and other realms of life in Indian Country.

By Daniel Gibson

Growing Native Artisits

Not content sitting on its laurels as the preeminent school for Native American arts, the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe develops new programs, facilities and personnel.

By Gregory Pleshaw

2009 May/June Table of Contents

ON THE COVER: Artist Craig Kelly (Navajo) was a senior at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe when this photo was taken in spring 2008. Kelly, a jeweler who creates 3-D work out of mixed media, has since received a fellowship from the North Carolina-based Center for Craft, Creativity & Design. The selection—he was one of ten artists picked from 64 applicants—came with a $15,000 stipend to further his career. Using knowledge derived from his certification in aviation manufacturing, the artist is putting together a new body of work, incorporating carbon fibers and other exotic materials. He grew up in Church Rock, NM and now lives in Albuquerque.