News and Updates http://samenglishart.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 11 May 2010 15:17:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 en PEAK Grand award http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=79 http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=79#comments Tue, 11 May 2010 15:08:19 +0000 admin http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=79

 

 

Print Solutions Magazine

awarded the PEAK (Print Excellence and Knowledge) Grand

Award in the Commercial Printing/Books division to Sam English: The Life, Work, and Times of An Artist In April 2010. The PEAK Awards recognize outstanding contributions in the print industry.

 

 

]]> http://samenglishart.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=79 da Vinci Eye http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=77 http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=77#comments Tue, 11 May 2010 15:05:06 +0000 admin http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=77 Sam English: The Life, Work, and Times of An Artist is a da Vinci Eye Finalist.

As the annual judging draws to a close, a small set (24 books) of da Vinci Eye finalists is announced prior to the Eric Hoffer Award for Books. This small list or “short list” of finalists is an honored distinction of its own and is announced publicly during the spring of each award year.

Eric Hoffer Award for books presents the da Vinci Eye to the title(s) with superior cover artwork. Cover art is judged on both content and style. The da Vinci Eye is given in honor of the historic artist/scientist/inventor Leonardo da Vinci.

“All our knowledge has its origins in our perceptions.”

“Where the spirit does not work with the hand, there is no art.”

-Leonardo da Vinci

]]> http://samenglishart.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=77 Eric Hoffer Award http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=75 http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=75#comments Tue, 11 May 2010 15:04:29 +0000 admin http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=75 THE ERIC HOFFER AWARD for Short Prose & Independent Books has announced that Sam English: The Life, Work, and Times of An Artist  is First Runner-Up in the category - Self-Help/Spiritual. Titles in this category involve the mind and spirit, including religion, metaphysical, and mystical topics.

Sam English: The Life, Work, and Times of An Artist, Ann Dallman, Sam English Art - The arresting, luminous artwork of English, saturated with vibrant color, keeps you on his journey of a lifetime. The author shares his personal beliefs about heritage, family, and community life, and how he awakened to fulfill his dream of becoming an artist. A recovering alcoholic for over twenty-five years, English reaches out to all substance abusers with a message of hope, backed by the desire to overcome addiction and find what is true and meaningful. As a respected artist, teacher, and American Indian advocate, he reveals the story and symbolic significance behind each painting. English expresses his deepening spirituality by powerful design and societal relevance through his art and his activism.

http://www.theusreview.com/USRhoffer.html#self-help

]]> http://samenglishart.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=75 Sam at Indian Arts and Crafts Association Albuquerque Market http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=71 http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=71#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:18:04 +0000 admin http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=71 The Indian Arts and Crafts Association (IACA) is a not-for-profit trade association established in 1974 to support the ethical promotion and protection of authentic Native American art and culture.  IACA  works to stop fraud and abuse within the market through education,  publicity, authentication and use of our logo to indicate certified ethical businesses. IACA sponsors the largest wholesale trade shows of handmade Indian art in the world twice a year. Our international membership represents every link in the arts industry – from Native artists from the U.S. and Canada, to collectors, retailers, wholesalers, museums, government agencies, suppliers and other supporters of Native art.  Go to http://www.iaca.com/

 

Bringing the finest authentic American Indian Art to Retailers & the Public

April 21  -  The Business of Art & Art of Business Seminar
April 22-23  -  Spring Wholesale Market (Trade Only)
April 22  -  IACA Artist of the Year Banquet, DoubleTree Hotel 
April 24-25  -  American Indian Art Market (Open to the Public)
Sam will have a book signing at the Market.  Check the IACA Market Calendar for Times

 

]]> http://samenglishart.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=71 Cowboys and Indians http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=69 http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=69#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:37:28 +0000 admin http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=69 The national magazine, Cowboys and Indians, will have a story and review of the book, in its April issue, due out on the magazine stands in February.

]]> http://samenglishart.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=69 Baker & Taylor http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=67 http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=67#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:35:59 +0000 admin http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=67 The coffee table book, Sam English - The Life, Work, and Times of an Artist, is now also available to retail stores through Baker and Taylor, distributors.  Customers wanting the book can ask their local bookstores to order the book for them at Baker & Taylor.

]]> http://samenglishart.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=67 Honor for Sam http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=64 http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=64#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:22:09 +0000 admin http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=64 The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts announces that Sam English, noted Indian artist and activist, has been awarded its Lifetime Achievement Award.
  “This award, given since 1994, recognizes the best of native artists, the way they’ve shared their art with their own communities and other communities. The honoree’s life exemplifies more than just being an artist, which is a big part of why Sam was chosen. He has used his art to communicate who he is and how he stands in the world,” said Bruce Bernstein, Executive Director of SWAIA.
  An awards dinner was held June 4 in Santa Fe, NM.  Sam also will be recognized on Aug. 22, at noon, at the Santa Fe Indian Market and will also have a booth selling orginal artwork.

]]> http://samenglishart.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=64 Hot off the Press http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=54 http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=54#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:47:36 +0000 admin http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=54  Sam English: The Life, Work, and Times of an Artist. This beautiful book with more than 85 reproductions of  his poster prints and other works is now available. Send a check or money order for $43.99, includes $3.99 shipping, to Sam English Art, P.O. Box 38, Quinnesec, MI 49876.  The book is also available at bookstores and at Amazon.com.  Dealers wanted, and this book is also available for fundraising for school libraries or other organizations.  For more information, email info@samenglishart.com or call 906 774 2234. To contact Sam directly, email sam@samenglishart.com or call 505 798 0936.

]]> http://samenglishart.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=54 Sam at Birchbark Books http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=53 http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=53#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:41:03 +0000 admin http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=53 Sam is at Birchbark Books, www.birchbarkbooks.com, in Minneapolis, Friday, March 27 @ 7pm.
Come and meet Ojibwe artist Sam English as he presents Sam English: The Life, Work, and Times of an Artist. This beautiful coffee table book features more than 85 reproductions of this premiere artist’s poster prints. Sam is also well known for his work in the recovery movement and is tireless in spreading the word that addictions (alcohol, drugs, etc.) can be overcome. That message is woven beautifully throughout the pages. View some of his work and learn more at samenglishart.com, and then join us as we welcome Sam to Birchbark Books!

]]> http://samenglishart.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=53 Sam on Native America Calling http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=51 http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=51#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:39:38 +0000 admin http://samenglishart.com/blog/?p=51 Native America Calling Airs Live Monday - Friday, 1-2pm Eastern

 Wednesday, March 25, 2009 - Book of the Month: Sam English - The Life, Work & Times of an Artist: 

Sam English (Turtle Mountain/Red Lake Chippewa) is an internationally known artist whose artwork is recognized by its elongated Native figures. He recently received the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts. His new book titled The Life, Work & Times of an Artist is hot off the press. It includes numerous examples of his work, along with his explanations and his philosophy of life. How is his depiction of Native people on the canvas helping real-life Natives stand tall and encouraging them to return to the circle?

 To participate call, 1-800-996-2848, that’s 1-800-99-NATIVE.  The first ten callers receive a free copy of Sam English, The Life, Work & Times of an Artist

Visit  www.nativeamericacalling.com for program archives, including this show, contact info and more

 

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