Bureau of Indian Affairs
by George Longfish
digital print
Abenaki Dove
by James Munoz
terra cotta
 Founding Father's Percy Fortini-Wright oil and spray paint gourd vessel by Micheline  Line Totem by Tim Shay granite During the Native American exhibit last summer I was surprised by the number of people who came into the gallery and told me they were of mixed Native American heritage. Our Native American roots and culture did not disappear, but people intermarried, changed their names, and are still here walking and working beside us every day. Many of the artists are not know by their native names. Our regional mountains, rivers, resorts and towns carry the names of our Native American ancestors. It is important to honor our past heritage, and this exhibit it gives people a chance to view excellent contemporary and traditional fine art and crafts by Native Americans and Native Americans of mixed heritage that may have gone unrecognized in New England for their contribution. Pamela R. Tarbell, curator
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