News and Updates

 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.

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!

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

For Immediate Release

Contact:           _______________________________ Locally

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or info@samenglishart.com

Through a generous grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, the _________________________ Library, along with over 300 libraries nationwide serving American Indian students, has received a copy of the new book, SAM ENGLISH, THE LIFE, WORK & TIMES OF AN ARTIST by Sam English and Ann Dallman. 

Sam English is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. His work is well known by his use of elongated figures to depict his People as well as the night sky, stars and nature. Sam has been honored with numerous awards from art shows around the country, including the prestigious 2009 Lifetime Achievement award from the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts.  He is also known for his donation of artwork for posters for non-profit agencies and commissions from various tribal and governmental agencies. The work of Sam English is also represented in private art collections around the world.

The book has over 90 full color, full page copies of prints, posters, and other works.  There are also many other examples of his work along with his explanations of the works, and his philosophy of life and work.  Biographical information and his association with Indian organizations are also included. . For more information, go to www.samenglishart.com.

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation was established in 1930. The organization supports children, families and communities as they strengthen and create conditions that propel vulnerable children to achieve success as individuals and as contributors to the larger community and society. Grants are concentrated in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the southern African countries of Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe.  For further information, please visit the Foundation’s website at www.wkkf.org.

Sam English will present two workshops at the National American Indian Science and Engineering Fair on Friday, March 27.  The presentations, “Art, Science, and Mathematics -They ARE Related” will show students how art can often be described in terms from science and mathematics, and how science and mathematics use art as inspiration for problem solving and other topics.  Participants will also work with Sam in a drawing project, and all schools represented with get a copy of Sam’ book.  Rich Sgarlotti, coordinator of the Mathematics Conpetition at NAISEF, will assist in the presentation,

Schools and other organizations that sent proposals for the Sam English Workshops and were selected have been notified.  As soon as there is confirmation of their acceptance, there will be an announcemnt of the winners.

The final proofs of the books are at the printer, but actual printing is taking longer than anticipated.  Those schools and organizations requesting books should receive them during March.  There are still some books available.  Please have interested organizations send a proposal.

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 will be held June 4 in Santa Fe, NM. Several hundred people will attend. The program will include a short biography of Sam, and Sam will be asked to speak. Sam will be presented with a small statue, designed by a SWAIA artist, to commemorate the honor.

Sam also will be recognized on Aug. 22, at noon, at the Indian Market.