Native American Heritage Committee 2009 Art Program at Carlow University
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMITTEE
19TH ANNUAL ART EXPOSITION
We Shall Remain!
2009 Arts Project
“The Master of Life has appointed this place for us to light our fires and
here we shall remain.” - Tecumseh Shawnee
Despite centuries of encroachment, warfare, and neglect, Native American Indians have proved that we remain a vital force in the life of America.
Native peoples have always adapted and when necessary fought back-- from the Wampanoags of New England, to Geronimo and his band of Chiricahuas, to Tecumseh, to the visionary Principal Chief of the Cherokees; John Ross during the Nu-No-Du-Na Tlo-Hi-Lu, “The Trail Where They Cried”, to the bold new leaders of the 1970s such as Russell Means & Clyde Bellecourt who
harnessed the momentum of the civil rights movement to forge a pan-Indian identity and advocate organizations such A.I. M. (American Indian Movement), to current Native American Indian leaders
and spokespersons such as Vine Deloria, John Echo-Hawk, Ada Deer, or Wilma Mankiller who today are striving to establish and hold onto rights for all Native American People.
Whether it be in oil, water color, acrylic, pastel, ink, pencil, mixed media, metal, clay, stone, glass, wood, ...
whatever you media is... explore the diversity of our cultures and reflect that diversity with our theme of “We Shall Remain” Please select specific tribe(s) or nation(s) to use as an influence in your artwork, then tell us in
your artist statement what specific Native American individual(s) tribe(s), story, event, place, or object
influenced your entry(s). The 19th annual arts program will include:
1. A juried exhibition of art - all media focused on the theme “We Shall Remain” within the context of
historical and or contemporary subject mater and the theme “We Shall Remain”. November1st
through November 13, 2009.
2. An Award presentation and Opening Reception will be held on Sunday, November 1st,
2009, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Art Gallery located at Frances Warde Hall, Carlow
University, 3333 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
EXHIBITION AWARDS: There is a $250.00 Best of Show award for each of three categories:
SCULPTURE/3-D: wood, paper, fiber, metals, pottery, glass, mixed media, etc.
2-D: oils, water, pastels, acrylics, charcoals, photography, pen & ink, mixed media, etc.
WEARABLE ART : jewelry, clothing, accessories, etc.
SPECIFICATIONS: Entry pieces submitted in the exhibition m u s t focus on the program theme and
be within the framework of a specific Native American Indian tribe(s), band(s) or Nation(s) in either a
historic or contemporary context; and you must have an “ARTIST STATEMENT” CONNECTING
THE ENTRY(S) TO THIS YEARS THEME & YOU MUST TELL US THE TRIBES(S) OR
NATION(S) THAT ARE REFLECTED IN; OR INFLUNCED YOUR ENTRY(s). Each entry
must show evidence of authenticity research (where you got your information from i.e. book, Internet, etc.). It is the responsibility of each artist to make sure that all submissions have paper work included reflecting the artist statement, the research and the relevance to the theme. This
information MUST be turned in on the submission date, or the piece may be be rejected. If the submitted piece(s) is a rendition or copy of another’s work, the source must be noted in the research documentation. Artists must provide the artist statement and research information information in black
ink on white paper; the application itself, however may be hand written. Artists are NOT required to be a Native American Indian to submit an entry(s). There is no limit to the number of entries. No
“instillation” entries that require setup will be accepted. All entries MUST be for sale. All entries, if applicable, must be framed, matted, wired, or otherwise prepared for hanging/presentation in the gallery. Neither NAHC or Carlow University are taking any percent or commission of any sales that may result. There is not entry fee or other costs associated with this show. Any resulting sales and pick up of any sold art will be arranged by the artist and buyer after the shows completion. An official
“Entry Form” must accompany each entry (photocopies accepted). There will be a limited amount of extra copies of the forms at the drop off. No self promotional items will be permitted to be displayed
with accepted entries; i.e. business cards, published works etc. Any entries, being picked up by someone other than the entrant, should include that information on the “Entry Form” at the time of
submission when possible; or otherwise, arrangements must be made IN ADVANCE with the chairperson of the NAHC (Lee Dingus) or Chairperson of the Art Exhibition, (Earl Dingus).
Acceptable works: ALL entries must be submitted at the Carlow University, Antonian Hall, located on the Carlow University Campus, 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pgh., PA 15213 on Sunday, October 18t h , 2009, between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. All entries accepted and juried into the show MUST be picked up Sunday, November 15, 2009 between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM at the same drop
off point. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. Neither NAHC nor Carlow University will not be responsible for any work not picked-up on the assigned date and time. Both NAHC and the Carlow University reserves the right to reject an entry deemed unacceptable to either parties due to
objectionable or sensitive subject(s) or for not conforming to the specifications as outlined herein or due to size and space limitations.
ALL DECISIONS BY NAHC JUDGES ARE FINAL. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF JURIED SELECTIONS BY October 24, 2009. ALL WORKS NOT ACCEPTED FOR THE SHOW
MUST BE PICKED UP ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2009, 12PM TO 1:00 PM, AT THE CARLOW UNIVERSITY GALLERY DROP OFF POINT - NO EXCEPTIONS.
FOR MORE INFO: Call NAHC chairperson, Lee Dingus at ( 4 12) 885-5097, (412) 260-8582 o r
E arl Dingus A rt Exhibition Chairperson ( 412) 310-7243 or send an email to: a [email protected] .
A good selection of Native American books and movies may be found at your local library or bookstore. Just be cautious of your selection and that the author(s) is Native American or the book has Native American input. This should be stated on the cover or in the description If you
use the Internet as a resource, please use the same caution. You might want to consider using web sites that are directly connected to individual tribes or nations to start your search. Some recommend links are found at Echoes Of the Four Directions PA Native Americans - Home, The Seneca Nation of Indians, Cherokee Nation, Indian Country Today, the video series by PBS “We Shall Remain” or “500 Nations” to name a few.
We Shall Remain!
ENTRY FORM
ENTRY DATE: SUNDAY OCTOBER 18, 2009...NO EXCEPTIONS
Each entry must have typed or clean neat photo copy documentation that includes the Artists statement(s), research information, connection to a specific tribe(s), Nations(s) Band(s), or Person(s), story(s), event(s), place(s), or object(s) that influenced your entry(s), and your artist
statement as to the relevance of your entry(s) to this year’s specific theme “Unheard Voices”.
It is the responsibility of the artist to make sure that ALL submissions has this paperwork and information.
Entries may be rejected if this is not complied with. Please note that this information will be used in the compiling and publishing of the final program and typos or other errors in the info submitted will be the amiss of the artist and that we reserve editors rights in the publishing of the
program.
NAME: __________________________________________________ _____________________
STREET ADDRESS: __________________________________________________ __________
CITY: _________________________________ STATE: ___________ ZIP: ______________
HOME PHONE: ________________________ CELL/Other: _____________________
EMAIL/WEBSITE: __________________________________________________ ___________
CATEGORY: ___________________________PRICE: $______________________________
TITLE OF PIECE: __________________________________________________ _____________
BELOW IS FOR NAHC USE ONLY
Received by: ____________Date: ____________Returned by: ____________Date: ___________
Artwork will be picked up by: ___________________ Phone: ______________________________
JURY ACTION:
ACCEPTED: ____ REJECTED: ______
PRIZE: 1st ____ 2nd _____ 3rd _____ Honorable Mention _____ Committee's Choice ______
COMMENTS:_________________________________________ _____________________________
Photocopies of Entry Form Acceptable
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMITTEE
19TH ANNUAL ART EXPOSITION
We Shall Remain!
2009 Arts Project
“The Master of Life has appointed this place for us to light our fires and
here we shall remain.” - Tecumseh Shawnee
Despite centuries of encroachment, warfare, and neglect, Native American Indians have proved that we remain a vital force in the life of America.
Native peoples have always adapted and when necessary fought back-- from the Wampanoags of New England, to Geronimo and his band of Chiricahuas, to Tecumseh, to the visionary Principal Chief of the Cherokees; John Ross during the Nu-No-Du-Na Tlo-Hi-Lu, “The Trail Where They Cried”, to the bold new leaders of the 1970s such as Russell Means & Clyde Bellecourt who
harnessed the momentum of the civil rights movement to forge a pan-Indian identity and advocate organizations such A.I. M. (American Indian Movement), to current Native American Indian leaders
and spokespersons such as Vine Deloria, John Echo-Hawk, Ada Deer, or Wilma Mankiller who today are striving to establish and hold onto rights for all Native American People.
Whether it be in oil, water color, acrylic, pastel, ink, pencil, mixed media, metal, clay, stone, glass, wood, ...
whatever you media is... explore the diversity of our cultures and reflect that diversity with our theme of “We Shall Remain” Please select specific tribe(s) or nation(s) to use as an influence in your artwork, then tell us in
your artist statement what specific Native American individual(s) tribe(s), story, event, place, or object
influenced your entry(s). The 19th annual arts program will include:
1. A juried exhibition of art - all media focused on the theme “We Shall Remain” within the context of
historical and or contemporary subject mater and the theme “We Shall Remain”. November1st
through November 13, 2009.
2. An Award presentation and Opening Reception will be held on Sunday, November 1st,
2009, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Art Gallery located at Frances Warde Hall, Carlow
University, 3333 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
EXHIBITION AWARDS: There is a $250.00 Best of Show award for each of three categories:
SCULPTURE/3-D: wood, paper, fiber, metals, pottery, glass, mixed media, etc.
2-D: oils, water, pastels, acrylics, charcoals, photography, pen & ink, mixed media, etc.
WEARABLE ART : jewelry, clothing, accessories, etc.
SPECIFICATIONS: Entry pieces submitted in the exhibition m u s t focus on the program theme and
be within the framework of a specific Native American Indian tribe(s), band(s) or Nation(s) in either a
historic or contemporary context; and you must have an “ARTIST STATEMENT” CONNECTING
THE ENTRY(S) TO THIS YEARS THEME & YOU MUST TELL US THE TRIBES(S) OR
NATION(S) THAT ARE REFLECTED IN; OR INFLUNCED YOUR ENTRY(s). Each entry
must show evidence of authenticity research (where you got your information from i.e. book, Internet, etc.). It is the responsibility of each artist to make sure that all submissions have paper work included reflecting the artist statement, the research and the relevance to the theme. This
information MUST be turned in on the submission date, or the piece may be be rejected. If the submitted piece(s) is a rendition or copy of another’s work, the source must be noted in the research documentation. Artists must provide the artist statement and research information information in black
ink on white paper; the application itself, however may be hand written. Artists are NOT required to be a Native American Indian to submit an entry(s). There is no limit to the number of entries. No
“instillation” entries that require setup will be accepted. All entries MUST be for sale. All entries, if applicable, must be framed, matted, wired, or otherwise prepared for hanging/presentation in the gallery. Neither NAHC or Carlow University are taking any percent or commission of any sales that may result. There is not entry fee or other costs associated with this show. Any resulting sales and pick up of any sold art will be arranged by the artist and buyer after the shows completion. An official
“Entry Form” must accompany each entry (photocopies accepted). There will be a limited amount of extra copies of the forms at the drop off. No self promotional items will be permitted to be displayed
with accepted entries; i.e. business cards, published works etc. Any entries, being picked up by someone other than the entrant, should include that information on the “Entry Form” at the time of
submission when possible; or otherwise, arrangements must be made IN ADVANCE with the chairperson of the NAHC (Lee Dingus) or Chairperson of the Art Exhibition, (Earl Dingus).
Acceptable works: ALL entries must be submitted at the Carlow University, Antonian Hall, located on the Carlow University Campus, 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pgh., PA 15213 on Sunday, October 18t h , 2009, between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. All entries accepted and juried into the show MUST be picked up Sunday, November 15, 2009 between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM at the same drop
off point. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. Neither NAHC nor Carlow University will not be responsible for any work not picked-up on the assigned date and time. Both NAHC and the Carlow University reserves the right to reject an entry deemed unacceptable to either parties due to
objectionable or sensitive subject(s) or for not conforming to the specifications as outlined herein or due to size and space limitations.
ALL DECISIONS BY NAHC JUDGES ARE FINAL. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF JURIED SELECTIONS BY October 24, 2009. ALL WORKS NOT ACCEPTED FOR THE SHOW
MUST BE PICKED UP ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2009, 12PM TO 1:00 PM, AT THE CARLOW UNIVERSITY GALLERY DROP OFF POINT - NO EXCEPTIONS.
FOR MORE INFO: Call NAHC chairperson, Lee Dingus at ( 4 12) 885-5097, (412) 260-8582 o r
E arl Dingus A rt Exhibition Chairperson ( 412) 310-7243 or send an email to: a [email protected] .
A good selection of Native American books and movies may be found at your local library or bookstore. Just be cautious of your selection and that the author(s) is Native American or the book has Native American input. This should be stated on the cover or in the description If you
use the Internet as a resource, please use the same caution. You might want to consider using web sites that are directly connected to individual tribes or nations to start your search. Some recommend links are found at Echoes Of the Four Directions PA Native Americans - Home, The Seneca Nation of Indians, Cherokee Nation, Indian Country Today, the video series by PBS “We Shall Remain” or “500 Nations” to name a few.
We Shall Remain!
ENTRY FORM
ENTRY DATE: SUNDAY OCTOBER 18, 2009...NO EXCEPTIONS
Each entry must have typed or clean neat photo copy documentation that includes the Artists statement(s), research information, connection to a specific tribe(s), Nations(s) Band(s), or Person(s), story(s), event(s), place(s), or object(s) that influenced your entry(s), and your artist
statement as to the relevance of your entry(s) to this year’s specific theme “Unheard Voices”.
It is the responsibility of the artist to make sure that ALL submissions has this paperwork and information.
Entries may be rejected if this is not complied with. Please note that this information will be used in the compiling and publishing of the final program and typos or other errors in the info submitted will be the amiss of the artist and that we reserve editors rights in the publishing of the
program.
NAME: __________________________________________________ _____________________
STREET ADDRESS: __________________________________________________ __________
CITY: _________________________________ STATE: ___________ ZIP: ______________
HOME PHONE: ________________________ CELL/Other: _____________________
EMAIL/WEBSITE: __________________________________________________ ___________
CATEGORY: ___________________________PRICE: $______________________________
TITLE OF PIECE: __________________________________________________ _____________
BELOW IS FOR NAHC USE ONLY
Received by: ____________Date: ____________Returned by: ____________Date: ___________
Artwork will be picked up by: ___________________ Phone: ______________________________
JURY ACTION:
ACCEPTED: ____ REJECTED: ______
PRIZE: 1st ____ 2nd _____ 3rd _____ Honorable Mention _____ Committee's Choice ______
COMMENTS:_________________________________________ _____________________________
Photocopies of Entry Form Acceptable