Washington State History Museum

Washington State History Museum
1911 Pacific Ave.
Tacoma, WA


The Longhouse Education and Cultural Center

The Longhouse Education & Cultural
Center at The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA

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In The Spirit poster


In the Spirit: Contemporary Northwest Native Art Exhibit Awards

This juried art exhibit showcases the work of contemporary Native American artists. Guests will see how today’s Native art connects traditional artistic heritage and contemporary forms of expression.

2011 Award Winners

  • Best in Show - Chholing Taha, Lightening Walker
  • Honoring the Northwest - Justin Youso, Coast Salish Woman
  • Honoring the Ancestors - Jennifer Johns, Night Hawk
  • Honoring Innovation - Ramon Murillo, Preservation of Light
  • Purchase Prize - Denise Emerson, Point No Point Treaty necklace
  • People's Choice - Justin Youso, Coast Salish Woman
  • Pendleton Award - Erin Genia, Blood Quantum Countdown
  • Legacy Gallery Award - Jennifer Johns, Night Hawk

The jury included Lynette Miller, Head of Collections for the Washington State Historical Society; Kayeri Akweks, Washington State Board for Community & Technical Colleges; and Jerry Laktonen, Native artist and winner of the 2010 Best in Show award.

 

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Detail from last year’s Best in Show, Jerry Laktonen’s Octopus #2, 2009