First Light: Carl Gawboy, Wendy Savage & the Ojibwe Art Expo
First Light: Carl Gawboy, Wendy Savage & the Ojibwe Art Expo
Podcast Description
Boozhoo! This is “First Light: Carl Gawboy, Wendy Savage & the Ojibwe Art Expo,” a three part series diving into the Anishinaabeg art scene past and present with two of Minnesota’s established and respected Ojibwe artists who were heavily involved in the Ojibwe Art Expo. This started in the 1974 and partially inspired by the vibrant American Indian art scene at the time in Santa Fe, the Ojibwe Art Expo was a “mostly” annual traveling exhibition for several decades. This series is for anyone who wants an inside look at Native art history in Minnesota, representation and support (or lack thereof) of the arts, and how American Indian art has evolved and positively impacted the lives of so many Native artists over the past 40-50 years. White Earth Nation direct descendant Jill Doerfler serves as the interviewer for the series. This program was made possible through support from Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, Maadaa’ookiing Grant, and Arrowhead Regional Arts Council.Links to Resources:American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO)Northwoods Friends of the ArtsArrowhead Regional Art CouncilA Life Well-Painted: The Art of Carl GawboyNative Regalia: Past and PresentListen on YouTube Podcasts
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The series explores significant topics related to Native art history in Minnesota, including representation, the challenges faced by Native artists today, and the historical influence of the Ojibwe Art Expo. Specific episode themes include the legacy of the Ojibwe Art Expo, the personal journeys of artists Carl Gawboy and Wendy Savage, and the ongoing evolution of American Indian art.
Boozhoo! This is “First Light: Carl Gawboy, Wendy Savage & the Ojibwe Art Expo,” a three part series diving into the Anishinaabeg art scene past and present with two of Minnesota’s established and respected Ojibwe artists who were heavily involved in the Ojibwe Art Expo. This started in the 1974 and partially inspired by the vibrant American Indian art scene at the time in Santa Fe, the Ojibwe Art Expo was a “mostly” annual traveling exhibition for several decades. This series is for anyone who wants an inside look at Native art history in Minnesota, representation and support (or lack thereof) of the arts, and how American Indian art has evolved and positively impacted the lives of so many Native artists over the past 40-50 years. White Earth Nation direct descendant Jill Doerfler serves as the interviewer for the series. This program was made possible through support from Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, Maadaa’ookiing Grant, and Arrowhead Regional Arts Council.Links to Resources:American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO)Northwoods Friends of the ArtsArrowhead Regional Art CouncilA Life Well-Painted: The Art of Carl GawboyNative Regalia: Past and PresentListen on YouTube Podcasts
Ever wondered about the challenges Native artists face today? Join us as Carl Gawboy and Wendy Savage share their experiences, insights, and advice.
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