IACA JULY 2010 E-NEWS
IACA CHANGES FALL MARKET VENUE TO BUFFALO THUNDER
A number of members have encouraged IACA to hold a market in one of the new tribal hotels. This move provides Buyers, especially those from overseas and those who do not travel in Indian Country, the opportunity to visit a Reservation and interact more with the Native communities. Buffalo Thunder Resort offered IACA several discounts that made this possible.
In addition the hotel is a perfect setting for those who love Native arts, the Pojoaque Tribe is justifiably proud of its investment in American Indian art, which can be seen throughout the hotel and grounds. Guests are greeted by a monumental sculpture of a Buffalo Dancer made by the current Governor, George Rivera. And, for those not fond of gambling, the casino is located on the lower level, so you can spend the whole weekend and never see any gaming.
For more about the resort, visit the website or online magazine, Thunder magazine. The 2010 IACA Fall Market will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 22- 23, for wholesale trade and October 24 for the American Indian Art Show with retail sales. Buffalo Thunder resort features fabulous restaurants, lounges, golf course, health spa, pool and a collection of signature Native American art located throughout the resort.
The Resort is located 20 miles north of Santa Fe and is extending special guest room rates of $124 to attendees. Daily flights into the Santa Fe airport from Los Angeles and Dallas-Ft. Worth make travel more convenient. The resort offers free shuttle service from the Santa Fe airport and Rail Runner Commuter train stop in Santa Fe. In addition to the Rail Runner, the shuttle service from Albuquerque Sun Port is available for a small fee. Check the IACA website for more or call 505.265.9149.
TOWN HALLS PROMOTE AUTHENTICITY
On Tuesday, June 29th, IACA held a Town Hall on Authenticity in Old Town Albuquerque. The event drew artists, local retailers and leaders from various American Indian Arts organizations to discuss the important issue and the laws protecting American Indian art and consumers against fraud and unethical business practices. The event was held at the Church Street Café.
IACA President and artist Shane Hendren moderated a featured panel of experts which included Nina Alexander from the Indian Arts and Crafts Board, William Keller from the Office of the Attorney General, Joe Dan Lowry from the Turquoise Museum, Tazbah McCullah from the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Stella Naranjo, owner of Naranjo's Gallery of Art. The Town Hall was a resounding success and drew invaluable attention from the media and community at-large. As a result, IACA and the Old Town Merchants Association plan to continue its educational efforts on authenticity, Indian arts, consumer protection laws and marketing. To answer several of the questions about pricing laws, William Keller sent a letter to the Old Town Merchants. Click here to see a copy of the letter.
On July 1, KOAT, Channel 7, the local television channel in Albuquerque, interviewed IACA regarding the recently enacted New Mexico laws protecting American Indian arts. News Anchor/Reporter Royale Da interviewed an artist and IACA Executive Director Gail Chehak to give an overview of the new laws and issues of authenticity. To see the coverage, click here.NM STRENGTHENS LAWS TO PROTECT AMERICAN INDIAN ART
In New Mexico, IACA supported efforts to lower the monetary threshold of the property value, making it easier to prosecute cases. The law passed and went into effect on July 1. The law enhances the penalties associated with misrepresentation, false or fraudulent sales of Indian handmade or authentic Indian arts and crafts, increasing the civil penalty from the current maximum of $500 to $5,000 per violation. The increased penalties apply to any person who willfully and knowingly violates the provisions of the New Mexico Indian Arts & Crafts Sales Act, and are based on the value of the property:
§ Petty misdemeanor involving property valued at less than $250 (instead of $2,500 in current law) - fine of not less than $100 per violation per day, up to maximum fine of $500, or imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed 6 months, or both.
§ Misdemeanor involving property valued at $250-$499 (instead of $2,500-$19,999 in current law) - fine of not less than $100 per violation per day, up to maximum fine of $1,000, or imprisonment in county jail for not more than one year, or both.
§ 2nd Degree Felony involving property valued at or exceeding $20,000 - fine of not less than $500 per violation per day, up to maximum fine of $10,000, or up to nine years imprisonment, or both.
§ 3rd Degree Felony involving property valued at $2,500-$19,999 - fine of not less than $200 per violation per day, up to maximum fine of $5,000, or up to three years imprisonment, or both.
§ 4th Degree Felony involving property valued at $500-$2,499 (instead of more than $20,000 in current law) - fine of not less than $100 per violation per day, up to maximum of $5,000, or up to 18 months imprisonment in county jail, or both.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ARTIST OF THE YEAR WINNERS
Mary Small from Jemez Pueblo took top honors in the Artist of the Year competition for her traditional vase “Ancestral Migration.” Barbara “Tahn-Moo-Whe” Gonzales from the San Ildefonso Pueblo won the inaugural New Artist Member award for her large, highly polished and finely etched seed bowl. Other winners included: E
ASEL ART: Frank Fowler (Navajo) won 1st place for “Navajo Rider” and second place for “Beauty All Around Me.” Lisa Chavez Thomas (Isleta Pueblo) won third for “Women Becoming.”
JEWELRY/LAPIDARY: Jimmy Calabaza (Santo Domingo), won first for a two-strand turquoise necklace. There was a tie for second, between Lester Abeyta (Santo Domingo), for his white clamshell necklace and Bennard Dallasvuyaoma (Aikmel Au-Authm/Hopi), for his silver inlay bracelet “Loma Ya Sah.”
JEWELRY/METALSMITHING: Fidel Bahe (Navajo), won first for a Second Phase silver concho belt. L. Bruce Hodgins (Navajo) won second for a lariat necklace with a double-sided pendant, “Old Meets New.” Jay Jacob Livingston (Navajo), won third for a sterling silver concho belt with lapis lazuli.
JUDGES CHOICE: Ron Mitchell (Cherokee) won the Judges Choice award for “Broken Circle.” a large, hand-cut steel (metal) sculpture. (, hand-cut steel.)
POTTERY: Mary Small (Jemez) won first for “Ancestral Migration,” traditional vase with a sculpted Pueblo Village on the shoulder. Pahponee (Kansas Kickapoo/Citizen Band Potawatomi), won second for her smooth vase, primitive and buffalo dung fired. Third place went to Caroline Carpio (Isleta Pueblo) for her hand built pot“Rain Song.” S
CULPTURE/SMALL SCALE: Caroline Carpio (Isleta Pueblo) won first place for her “Desert Rain” sculpture. Pahponee (Kansas Kickapoo/Citizen Band Potawatomi) won second for “Wawatso,” her bronze vase with a bear motif. Third place when to Eddie Morrison (Cherokee), for his sculpted cedar, robed figure.
CONSIDER SERVING ON THE IACA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
IACA encourages members to consider serving on the Board of Directors. “This is an exciting time for IACA,” says President Shane Hendren as he invites anyone interested to attend the next board meeting on July 14-15 at the Hard Rock Hotel in Albuquerque. Committee meetings are held on July 14th to discuss programs and issues. The Board meets on July 15th and invites members to observe. The Board consist of a minimum of 10, but no more than 15 members. Elections are held in October. Ballots will be mailed in September, so please let the office or one of the Board members know if you are interested. Officers of the Board are elected by the Board of Directors during the October meeting. Board Meetings are held quarterly (typically January and July and prior to each IACA Market.)
IACA CALLS FOR DEMONSTRATORS & PERFORMERS
Artists and performers are needed to participate during the 2010 Fall Market. This is a great opportunity to showcase your skill and talent in your craft or in performing arts for the purpose of entertainment, education and promotion of Native arts and crafts. Contact the IACA office at 505-265-9149 or info@iaca.com if you are interested!
MEMBER NEWS: NAVAJO ARTS & CRAFTS GRAND OPENING
Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise held a grand opening of their new store in Window Rock, Arizona, on June 1st, 2010. In addition to the new store in Window Rock, NACE has retail stores located in Cameron, Chinle, Kayenta, Navajo National Monument, Alamo and Shiprock, New Mexico. NACE is a non - profit business wholly owned and operated by the Navajo Nation. Established in 1941, Navajo Arts and Crafts Guild was conceived by tribal leaders to protect crafts, traditions and the livelihood of artists and crafts people. Navajo Arts and Crafts Enterprise remains the official marketing outlet for the Navajo Nation. The new boutique is located on Highway 264 and Route 12 next to the Quality Inn and Taco Bell. For more information, call 928.871.4090.
ONLINE TOOLS FOR EXPORTING ARE AVAILABLE FROM SBA
Free online tools now available through the U.S. Small Business Administration. New and established small businesses can access a six part podcast online training program. “Exporting is a critical strategy for helping small businesses grow and create jobs” said SBA administrator Karen G. Mills. SBA resource partners – Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers and SCORE – are available to assist small businesses in every US state who are interested in exporting. The podcast series is available online at http//wwwsba.gov/tools/audio video/Podcasts/INTL TRADE
PANTONE ANNOUNCES TURQUOISE AS COLOR OF THE YEAR
It is no surprise Turquoise makes the list as color of the year, since most people respond to turquoise with positive, warm and soothing feelings. Turquoise is universally appealing to both men and women and translates easily into fashion and interiors. Turquoise makes for a great accent color paired with any other color in the spectrum. Pantone is the leading authority on setting professional color standards for the design industry.
REQUEST FOR ARTWORK SUBMISSIONS
The Native American Finance Officers Association is seeking two artist submissions for their upcoming 28th Annual Finance Conference for Indian Country, September 14-16, 2010at The Hyatt Regency in Jersey City, NJ, where they will be honoring several Tribal leaders with Lifetime Achievement Awards for Financial Leadership. They are seeking Native American artwork that can be placed upon a wooden platform award base with room for a small name plaque. Examples of artwork include, but are not limited to, stone carvings, wood carvings, pottery and statues. Awards in the past have centered around an eagle theme. They are also seeking a painting or drawing for the cover of the conference booklet. Please send photograph samples. If your artwork is selected, we will contact you about specific sizing and resolution requirements.
They will purchase artwork at a non-profit rate and will provide the artist with significant promotion and advertising benefits including: 1) Complimentary admission to conference (valued at $1,100). Our conferences typically draw 500 Tribal leaders and finance professionals. The artist will need to provide their own travel and lodging accommodations. 2) Complimentary booth to display and sell artwork. 3) An introduction on stage at our Financial Leadership Awards Ceremony, inclusion of the artist’s biography and contact information in the Awards Ceremony booklet distributed to all conference participants and posting of the artist’s biography and photograph on the NAFOA website with a link to artist’s website on NAFOA website. Please email the following items to art.nafoa@gmail.com
2010 IACA DIRECTORIES MAILED OUT
The 2010 IACA Directories have been mailed out. Any members who haven’t received their copy should contact the IACA office at, 505,265.9149 or email, info@iaca.com
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF INDIAN ART
We thank all of you for your continued efforts in helping to promote, preserve and protect authentic, American Indian arts and crafts -- together we make a difference! We wish everyone a wonderful summer season.
