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portfolio • 43 CELEBRATION OF NATIVE PLAINS ARTISTS Albert, Edmond Azure, Priscilla Bird, Sammy Jo Bullshoe, Belinda Dragonfly, David Harwood Jr, Ray Indian National Finals Rodeo LaPier, Valentina Liddle, Ashley Lile Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians Neuharth, Rose Neuharth, Taylor Omeasoo, Lyle Pease, Linda Racine, Lindy Snow, Chanel Still Smoking, Gina Still Smoking, Louis Trueax, Jim White, Jennifer Wilkerson, Sonja La'Gae Young Running Crane, Jay Zander, Doug Celebration of Native Plains Artists Thursday, March 14 Show Opens | 10 am - 8 pm Daily Raffle Drawing | 5 pm Friday, March 15 Show Opens | 10 am - 8 pm Daily Raffle Drawing | 5 pm Saturday, March 16 Show Opens | 10 am - 8 pm Native Dancers & Discussion Regalia for the Different Styles of Dance 2 - 3:30 pm Daily Raffle Drawing | 5 pm Sunday, March 17 Show Opens | 10 am - 2 pm Montana Expo Park 400 3rd St. NW CELEBRATION OF NATIVE PLAINS ARTISTS Show Schedule Jennifer White - Brothers • 48" x 24" x 1" A highlight of the event, the Missouri River Dance Company, promises to captivate aendees with performances that span generations, from the youngest dancers to the most seasoned performers, all celebrating their heritage through movement and music. While many artists hail from Montana, the show also welcomes talent from beyond state lines, including Jennifer White from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. As the proprietor of Post Pilgrim Gallery, White's artistry is infused with the nuances of modern American Indian life, harmoniously intertwined with a profound respect for her cultural roots. "My art is influenced by my contemporary mentors who introduced me to the artist lifestyle about 14 years ago," she shares. Beyond her own acrylic creations, Jennifer is eager to highlight the evolving talents of her daughters, Taylor and Rose Neuharth, at Western Art Week. She reflects on this unique opportunity, saying, "Not as a gallery owner, but as a mother, I've been able to nurture their establishing careers. I get to witness the next generation of painters use the knowledge I have learned and passed on to them." is sentiment underscores the intergenerational passage of knowledge and the personal growth witnessed within the sphere of artistic expression. e celebration also features the collaborative spirit of Gina and Louis Still Smoking, a dynamic husband and wife duo. Gina's versatility shines through in her beadwork, fashion creations, and paintings, some of which meld beadwork with painting techniques. Louis, on the other hand, explores themes of realism and impressionism in his paintings, aiming to honor the Blackfeet people and their legacy. "I mainly focus on realistic impressionism, and I have a lot of post-impressionistic influences in my work," Louis articulates, underscoring the significance of Great Falls as a historical nexus of Western and native art. is gathering not only serves as a platform for artists to exhibit their work but also acts as a vibrant testament to the ongoing dialogue between tradition and contemporary expression, encapsulated by the voices and visions of Native Plains artists. The Missouri River Dance Company takes center stage, weaving a tapestry of tradition through dance and music that unites the youngest with the most experienced performers in a celebration of heritage.

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