Four Corners Indian Art Market returns to Edge of the Cedars
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    Following a hiatus of several years, the Four

Corners Indian Art Market is back, bigger and better and more beautiful

than ever. This year, the Art Market will be held on Saturday and

Sunday May 6 and 7. Located in the peaceful outdoor setting at the Edge

of the Cedars State Park Museum, the Art Market will be open both days

from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

    The art market is a cultural celebration, bringing

Native American artists and craftspeople from the region together with

visitors and customers. The focus of the art market is to highlight the

best in traditional and contemporary native art.  Native American

art is dynamic and changing, continually adapting and incorporating new

concepts and materials within the flexible framework of traditional

methods and styles. The creativity and innovation of the artists is

endless and exciting.

    Food, color, music, dance and the artistic

expressions of many native traditions are planned for the market.

Consider the talents and vision of Navajo painter, David  K. John

of  Kayenta, Ariz. John creates majestic paintings that convey the

mystical presence of spiritual beings executed in vivid composition and

color. The paintings portray strength, emotion, and tranquility. John

has participated in the Santa Fe Indian Market and has work on display

in many Southwest galleries. One of his works, titled "Raindance,"

graced the 2003 Santa Fe Indian Art Market poster. John will be

exhibiting and selling his work at the Four Corners Indian Art Market.

 

    The sterling silver artistry of Ernie Washee will

also be displayed and for sale. Washee, a silversmith from Mariano

Lake, New Mexico, will be demonstrating his art, which he learned as a

youth from his grandfather. Washee uses traditional silversmithing and

lapidary techniques to craft unique and delightful wearable art

inspired by the Southwest landscape and the rich cultural history. His

one-of-a-kind petroglyph jewelry is in high demand from collectors.

 

    Visitors can also enjoy and purchase basketry,

pottery, clothing, carvings, folk art, beadwork, photographs,

watercolors paintings, and textile weavings, among other fine arts and

crafts from many fine artists. Navajo tacos and roast mutton, hotdogs

and hamburgers will be available from vendors.

    The Art Market is also hosting several well-known

performers and two dance groups, including Navajo singer-composer James

Bilagody, Ute flute-player Aldean Ketchum, the Hopi Traditional

Dancers, and the Desert Mountain Navajo Dancers.

    There is still time for artists and food vendors to

reserve a space for the Art Market.  Please call the Museum at

435-678-2238 for more information and to reserve your vendor space.
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