PITTSBURGH FEDERAL EXECUTIVE BOARD
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMITTEE
19 TH ANNUAL ART EXPOSITION
2009 Arts Project
Despite centuries of encroachment, warfare, and neglect, Native American Indians have proved that we remain a vital force in the life of America.
Native peoples have always adapted and when necessary fought back-- from the Wampanoags of
New England, to Geronimo and his band of Chiricahuas, to Tecumseh, to the visionary Principal
Chief of the Cherokees; John Ross during the Nu-No-Du-Na Tlo-Hi-Lu, “The Trail Where They
Cried”, to the bold new leaders of the 1970s such as Russell Means & Clyde Bellecourt who harnessed the momentum of the civil rights movement to forge a pan-Indian identity and advocate organizations such A.I. M. (American Indian Movement), to current Native American Indian leaders and spokespersons such as Vine Deloria, John Echo-Hawk, Ada Deer, or Wilma Mankiller who today are striving to establish and hold onto rights for all Native American People.
Whether it be in oil, water color, acrylic, pastel, ink, pencil, mixed media, metal, clay, stone, glass, wood, ... whatever you media is... explore the diversity of our cultures and reflect that diversity with our theme of “We
Shall Remain” Please select specific tribe(s) or nation(s) to use as an influence in your artwork, then tell us in your artist statement what specific Native American individual(s) tribe(s), story, event, place, or object influenced your entry(s). The 19th annual arts program will include:
1. A juried exhibition of art - all media focused on the theme “We Shall Remain” within the context of historical and or contemporary subject mater and the theme “We Shall Remain”. November1st through November 13, 2009.
2. An Award presentation and Opening Reception will be held on Sunday, November 1st,
2009, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Art Gallery located at Frances Warde Hall, Carlow
University, 3333 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
EXHIBITION AWARDS: There is a $250.00
Best of Show award for each of three categories:
SCULPTURE/3-D: wood, paper, fiber, metals, pottery, glass, mixed media, etc.
2-D: oils, water, pastels, acrylics, charcoals, photography, pen & ink, mixed media, etc.
WEARABLE ART : jewelry, clothing, accessories, etc.

SPECIFICATIONS: Entry pieces submitted in the exhibition m u s t focus on the program theme and be within the framework of a specific Native American Indian tribe(s), band(s) or Nation(s) in either a historic or contemporary context; and you must have an “ARTIST STATEMENT” CONNECTING
THE ENTRY(S) TO THIS YEARS THEME & YOU MUST TELL US THE TRIBES(S) OR
NATION(S) THAT ARE REFLECTED IN; OR INFLUNCED YOUR ENTRY(s). Each entry must show evidence of authenticity research (where you got your information from i.e. book,
Internet, etc.). It is the responsibility of each artist to make sure that all submissions have paper work included reflecting the artist statement, the research and the relevance to the theme.
This information MUST be turned in on the submission date, or the piece may be be rejected. If the submitted piece(s) is a rendition or copy of another’s work, the source must be noted in the research documentation. Artists must provide the artist statement and research information information in black ink on white paper; the application itself, however may be hand written. Artists are NOT required to be a Native American Indian to submit an entry(s).
There is no limit to the number of entries. No
“instillation” entries that require setup will be accepted. All entries MUST be for sale. All entries, if applicable, must be framed, matted, wired, or otherwise prepared for hanging/presentation in the gallery. Neither NAHC or Carlow University are taking any percent or commission of any sales that may result. There is not entry fee or other costs associated with this show. Any resulting sales and pick up of any sold art will be arranged by the artist and buyer after the shows completion. An official
“Entry Form” must accompany each entry (photocopies accepted). There will be a limited amount of extra copies of the forms at the drop off. No self promotional items will be permitted to be displayed with accepted entries; i.e. business cards, published works etc. Any entries, being picked up by someone other than the entrant, should include that information on the “Entry Form” at the time of submission when possible; or otherwise, arrangements must be made IN ADVANCE with the chairperson of the NAHC ( Lee Dingus ) or Chairperson of the Art Exhibition, ( Earl Dingus ).
Acceptable works: ALL entries must be submitted at the Carlow University, Antonian Hall, located on the Carlow University Campus, 3333 Fifth Avenue, Pgh., PA 15213 on Sunday,
October 18 2009, between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
All entries accepted and juried into the show
MUST be picked up Sunday, November 15, 2009 between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM at the same drop off point. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS . Neither NAHC nor Carlow University will not be responsible for any work not picked-up on the assigned date and time. Both NAHC and the Carlow
University reserves the right to reject an entry deemed unacceptable to either parties due to objectionable or sensitive subject(s) or for not conforming to the specifications as outlined herein or due to size and space limitations.
ALL DECISIONS BY NAHC JUDGES ARE FINAL. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF
JURIED SELECTIONS BY October 24, 2009. ALL WORKS NOT ACCEPTED FOR THE SHOW
MUST BE PICKED UP ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2009, 12PM TO 1:00 PM, AT THE
CARLOW UNIVERSITY GALLERY DROP OFF POINT - NO EXCEPTIONS.
FOR MORE INFO: Call NAHC chairperson, Lee Dingu s at ( 412) 885-5097, (412) 260-8582 or
Earl Dingus Art Exhibition Chairperson (412) 310-7243 or send an email to: aliyo@verizon.net
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A good selection of Native American books and movies may be found at your local library or bookstore. Just be cautious of your selection and that the author(s) is Native American or the book has Native American input. This should be stated on the cover or in the description If you use the Internet as a resource, please use the same caution. You might want to consider using web sites that are directly connected to individual tribes or nations to start your search. Some recommend links are found at www.echoes4.com
www.panativeamericans.org
, www.sni.org
, www.cherokee.org
, www.indiancountrytoday.com
, the video series by PBS “We Shall Remain” or
“500 Nations” to name a few.

ENTRY DATE: SUNDAY OCTOBER 18, 2009...NO EXCEPTIONS
It is the responsibility of the artist to make sure that ALL submissions has this paperwork and information.
Entries may be rejected if this is not complied with. Please note that this information will be used in the compiling and publishing of the final program and typos or other errors in the info submitted will be the amiss of the artist and that we reserve editors rights in the publishing of the program.
NAME: _______________________________________________________________________
STREET ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________
CITY: _________________________________ STATE: ___________ ZIP: ______________
HOME PHONE: ________________________ CELL/
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EMAIL/WEBSITE: _____________________________________________________________
CATEGORY: ___________________________PRICE: $______________________________
TITLE OF PIECE: _______________________________________________________________
BELOW IS FOR NAHC USE ONLY
Received by: ____________Date: ____________Returned by: ____________Date: ___________
Artwork will be picked up by: ___________________ Phone: ______________________________
JURY ACTION:
ACCEPTED: ____ REJECTED: ______
PRIZE: 1 st ____ 2 nd _____ 3 rd _____ Honorable Mention _____ Committee's Choice ______
COMMENTS:______________________________________________________________________
Photocopies of Entry Form Acceptable