The World is a Gift by Frank LaPena

Gifts Given
by the Creator

This online exhibit of contemporary American Indian art is the culmination of a three-month internship project undertaken by Lindsay Jones, a graduate student in the Museum and Field Studies program at the University of Colorado at Boulder. During her residency at the Academy in the summer of 2005, Lindsay contacted and interviewed Indian artists living in California. They talked about their art, and what it means to be Indian in today’s society. Lindsay selected the artwork and curated the exhibit, which gives the artists a voice—and their messages come across loud and clear.

The Academy thanks all the artists who gave of their time, shared their ideas with Ms. Jones, and gave permission for the Academy to feature their work in this exhibit. We greatly appreciate their cooperation. We are also indebted to Dr. Jenny Michael, who took on the role of editor, designed the layout and graphics, and created this online exhibit.