Official Guide to Art Week Great Falls, Montana March 15th-19th, 2023
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portfolio • 51 first peoples buffalo jump art show March 17th Rock Art Hike 10am-12pm DG House and King Kuka Art Show 12-3pm First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park Visitor Center 342 Ulm - Vaughn Road First Peoples Buffalo Jump Art Show Once you've conquered this strenuous hike, you'll view Precontact images of handprints, tipis, a bear paw, a shield bearing warrior and others. Because the art is exposed to the elements some are fading away and are not readily visible without the assistance of a park ranger. How much longer these images will remain is questionable. If your style of enjoying art leans more toward easels and lighted galleries, then enter the park's Visitor Center where contemporary Native American artist DG House, of Bozeman's Big Medicine Art Studio, will be exhibiting her artwork. Her use of bold colors and lines create images with surreal qualities that have drawn the attention of famous collectors like Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney. House returns this year to Western Art Week and will be on hand to meet the public and answer any questions you may have about her work. She will also be participating in Saturday's Quick Finish Auctions. In addition, the family of Blackfeet Artist Kingsley "King" Kuka will be present to display his artwork. Kuka, who passed away in late 2003, had garnered international attention not only for his paintings and lithographs, but also for his writings. He once said, "I say this for the smallest pieces to the largest, each one is important. Each one has a message. I hope this message connects with you." Kuka's lithographs, known as "Kukagraphs," used embossing (raised) and debossing (recessed) techniques to add rich texture to his work. It's almost as if Kuka was taking those ancient rock art forms and sending them out into the world to educate others of his rich culture. On paper and canvas. Kuka's wife and children will be on hand to talk about his rich legacy. Each of his 5 children, artists themselves, will also be displaying their artwork. Thompson concludes, "We hope that people who might not otherwise be motivated to come out to the park would find that motivation to come out and attend the art show and experience all the park has to offer."