Program Description

 This intensive ten-month program, designed for Emerging Native American Artists on the Wind River Indian Reservation,  provides instruction in professional development followed by a juried exhibition.  Participants will attend classes and create an entry packet containing a CD of artwork and all supporting materials needed to enter a juried show. Hanging of artwork and presentation will also be covered. The program will end in a reception and six-week exhibit at the Lander Art Center.
 
Classes
Starting in September 2009, five classes per month will be held on the Wind River Reservation.  Each month will focus on one topic.  Experienced instructors highly qualified in each topic will guide students through each session.  The topics will be:
*Artist Statement, Resume, and Business Card
*Photographing Artwork
*Digital Editing
*Entry Packet and Mailing List
*Mock Exhibit and Presentation of Artwork
 and
*Framing, Matting, and Packing.

Entry Packet
 Available help will ensure that each artist involved is successful in completing the objectives.  Entry packets are due January 31, 2010.

Exhibit
 The program will end in a reception and six-week exhibit at the Lander Art Center.  All participants successful in completing the training will be included.

Other Artists
 Professional Native American artists not participating in the training may apply to the exhibition by submitting an artist statement, resume and a CD limited to five images.  Please include numbered thumbnail images matching CD files. CD’s cannot be returned.  Send to Dannine Donaho, NEAT Coordinator, c/o Lander Art Center, 224 Main Street, Lander WY 82520. Deadline for applications is January 31, 2010.