Aloha mai kakou and welcome to the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) gala and art auction. We are especially pleased to have you all here with us tonight. It has been three years this month since NACF opened offices in the Portland metropolitan area and launched our programming efforts nationally. Through the support of our communities, funding partners, and people like you we have been able to award $984,000 to sixty artists and organizations in 25 states in the past two years, including thirteen awardees in Oregon and Washington.

Here in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere, spring season brings forth every imaginable bloom of color and new blade of grass. The skies begin to clear revealing the warmth and energy of the sun while young critters take their first steps or fly from their nests. This canvas of life reminds us that the earth is indeed the master artist that enables the transformation of form and upholds creativity.

We believe that both individual and collective creativity need to be supported and nurtured, and that artistic innovation continues to inspire and heal, help solve problems we face, and contribute to a better, more humane world. We believe that strengthening indigenous cultures and lifeways will help lead to a more civil and just society.

At the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation, our work is rooted in this awareness and knowledge. It is therefore fitting that we gather this evening in the midst of a special season to recognize and celebrate Native arts and cultures in all its diversity. On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff, thank you to everyone who helped make this evening possible… we are deeply grateful.

Lulani Arquette

President/CEO

President’s Welcome

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RESPECT of ThE EARTh sponsors:

The ford foundationThe Ford Foundation is an independent, nonprofit grant-making organization. For 75 years it has worked with courageous people on the frontlines of social change worldwide. (See page 14 for more.)

The san Manuel Band of serrano Mission IndiansThe San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians is a federally recognized American Indian tribe located near the city of Highland, California.(See page 14 for more.)

aequitas capitalAs a growing private investment company, we desire fresh perspectives that reveal new solutions to challenges in business and society.(See page 15 for more.)

GENERoSITY of ThE WATER sponsor:The Muckleshoot Indian TribeThe Muckleshoot Indian Tribe is a major contributor to the local economy and community, providing resources to other governments, schools, nonprofits, and churches throughout Washington. (See page 15 for more.)

CREATIvITY of ThE WINd sponsors:confederated Tribes of Grand rondeThe Confederated Tribes of Grand ronde are committed to honoring our tribal traditions of sharing and giving back to the community. The Tribes of the Grand ronde Confederation are Chasta, rogue river, Umpqua, Molalla and kalapuya.

arnerich Massena Building Better portfolios At Arnerich Massena, we strive to create a business that exemplifies both corporate citizenship and client service. Arnerich Massena is a registered investment advisory firm. We have been providing investment advisory services since our inception in 1991 from our office in Portland, Oregon.

Native American Youth & Family CenterMickler & AssociatesSanta Rosa Band of Cahuilla IndiansHawaiian AirFairmont OrchidEmbassy Suites Portland Airport

Pablita AbeytaKayeri AkweksQuintana GalleriesFroelick GalleryYocha Dehe Wintun NationHilton VancouverChief Delvis Heath

Centerpiece Art by Sven HaakansonEach centerpiece is made of individual pieces of copper and created by Sven Haakanson. Sven joined the Alutiiq Museum as Executive Director in 2000 after completing his Ph.D. in Anthropology from Harvard University. In addition, he is an accomplished artist, known for his carvings and photography. He sits on the NACF board of directors. For his outstanding work at the Alutiiq Museum, Sven was awarded a 2007 MacArthur Foundation Fellowship.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

CommITmENT of ThE SToNE sponsors:

CoURAGE of ThE fIRE sponsors:

The confluence projectInstitute of american Indian artssterling Bank

Union BankWashington Trust Bankfriends of nacf

Bear river Band of rohnerville rancheriacoquille Indian Tribe and Mill casinocow creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of IndiansThe evergreen state college Longhouse

education and cultural center

native americans in philanthropyred Lake Band of chippewa Indiansstudent alliance project

doNoRS ANd CoNTRIbUToRS

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5:30 pM LIBaTIons

Welcome: richard Twiss, Master of Ceremonies

Blessing: Chief Delvis Heath

6:30 pM DInner

performance: Gabriel Ayala

Lulani arquette, NACF President and CEOreuben Tomás roqueñi, NACF Program Director

performance: raiatea Helm, 2011 NACF “Fellowship in Music” Award recipient

creative spirit award: Presented by Board Treasurer Joy Harjo Institute of American Indian Arts

Live auction: Steve Talbot, Auctioneer

Legacy awards: Presented by Board Chair Marshall Mckay and Board Secretary Liz Woody Ford Foundation yocha Dehe Wintun Nation San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians

Jam session: raiatea Helm, Gabriel Ayala and Joy Harjo

Thank You to our Volunteers, Auction Artists, and Reception ArtistsNACF Board and Staff wish to thank our gala volunteers, reception artists and auction artists. We honor your passion and your willingness to serve. No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another. Individually and collectively, your donation of time and art is priceless and gratefully acknowledged.

Event Production Master of Ceremonies: richard Twiss Auctioneer: Steve Talbot, Talbot Benefit Auctions Event Director: Samantha Swaim Fundraising, LLC Catering: Art of Catering

Tonight’s Program

MenuSALAD Composed Salad of Wild Greens, Thinly Sliced Smoked Buffalo Tenderloin with a Dried Cranberry relish

ENTRÉE roasted Wild Salmon with Fresh Hawaiian Fruit relish Mahogany rice with Chanterelles and Leeks Ginger-Tamari Glazed Vegetables

VEGETARIAN ENTRÉE Butternut Squash Stacked Torta Served with Mahogany rice risotto with Chanterelles and Leeks and Ginger-Tamari Glazed Vegetables

DESSERT Lilikoi Tart Passionfruit Tart with Toasted Coconut Served with Hibiscus Syrup and Whipped Crème Fraîche

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Live Auction Descriptions

Jeremy frey, passamaquoddywoven basketsize: 17¾” tall x 12½” diameterMedium: ash with sweetgrass detail

Woven from ash with sweetgrass detail, Jeremy Frey’s black and white covered basket is the largest he has ever made in his dramatic, award-winning point design.

Value: $10,000A basketmaker from the Indian Township in Princeton, Maine, Jeremy would like to remain a humble man. That has become increasingly difficult given his enormous talent. In 2010 he was awarded a $50,000 fellowship from Los Angeles-based, United States Artists. In the summer of 2011 he won “Best of Show” in the highly competitive Santa Fe’s Indian Market, and in March of this year, he walked away with the coveted “Best of Show” award at the Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair and Market in Phoenix. All this glory is the result of Frey’s ability to create a unique contemporary basket from the same materials his ancestors gathered thousands of years ago. He specializes in Ash and Sweetgrass basketry and Porcupine quill work. Frey gathers his materials and prepares them himself, one of the components that give his baskets a unique color, texture and contrast. His finished work is highlighted by the incorporation of several weaving styles and an utter flawlessness in design.

sonya Kelliher-combs, Inupiaq/athabaskanTitle: Tangerine Walrus family Portraitsize: 30” X 40”Medium: acrylic polymer, walrus stomach, paper, cotton fabricValue: $3,800kelliher-Combs’ work is rooted in painting, interwoven and influenced by traditional skin sewing and sculptural elements. The juxtaposition of natural and man-made materials is central in kelliher-Combs’ work as is the illusion of real skin or hide. The cocoon-shaped patterns found in Tangerine Walrus Family Portrait are based on Iñupiaq Walrus Tusk trim design. These designs were traditionally placed on either side of the neck in the front of one’s parka and intended to empower the wearer. Similar to a last name, certain patterns adorning Alaska Native garments are linked to families and communities, and today’s Iñupiaq families continue to utilize them on their garments. In this work, these shapes signify the generations, layered within a paint skin. Muted color tonalities, oscillation between cultural interpretations, intensity of mood, and novel use of materials allow kelliher-Combs’ vibrant and innovative paintings to capture the imagination and set her work apart. She has been a featured artist in the Skin as Material and Metaphor exhibit curated by the National Museum of the American Indian in DC and NyC. With an MFA from Arizona State, she is a board member of the Institute of American Indian Arts. She is a past recipient of the Eiteljorg Museum Fellowship and a 2010–11 recipient of the Artistic Innovation Grant from the NACF.

andy Wilbur peterson, skokomish (Donated by Quintana Galleries)Title: Panel depicting bear and frogsize: 18” x 42”Medium: cedar and acrylic paintValue: $1,800Born in Shelton, Washington, Andy has lived in the Skokomish community all his life. As a child he learned basketmaking from elders Louisa Pulsifer and Emily Miller, and later experimented with multiple traditional art forms and mediums including drums, rattles, masks, paddles, speaker staffs, bowls and totem poles. In 1987 he was nominated for the Heritage Award through the National Endowment for the Arts. In 1994 and 1995, Andy worked with Steve Brown on a 10’ tall Salish style pole for the king County Arts Commission in Seattle, and he and Greg Colfax completed a West Coast style Thunderbird pole that is 9’ tall and 16’ wide, which is installed at the Washington State Arts Commission in Olympia. His wonderful auction piece, Panel Depicting Bear and Frog, features the stylized animal-spirits of Bear and Frog which play important roles in traditional stories and have been connected to family clans for genera-tions. Peterson contributes to the revival of Salish art through his carvings and paintings and the teaching of traditional art styles. He shows his work in museums and exhibits throughout the northwest and is represented by Quintana Galleries in Portland.

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Live Auction Descriptionssolomon apio, native hawaiianTitle: Umekesize: 12” X 14” diameterMedium: Kou WoodValue: $5,800Solomon is a very unassuming master wood carver, implement maker, and a weaver of traditional Hawaiian helmets, baskets and fish traps. His work is highly valued and in many private and public collections reflecting his highly acclaimed level of artistry. Made from kou wood, one of the rarest woods in Hawai`i and the Pacific islands, this beautiful “Umeke” bowl - literally the container of life – is as popular today as it would have been centuries ago. Beyond the physical beauty and workmanship of the Umeke, the high level of esteem placed on these containers is grounded in tradition. There is a long-held belief that passing a Umeke along to the next generation enables one to keep in contact with them and provides the spiritual power of multiple generations. Umeke are containers for the material but also the intangibles in life. As a master artist, Apio’s work honors and continues the ancient traditions within a modern context.

James Lavadour, chinook/Walla Walla/assiniboineTitle: duotone Seriessize: 15” X 11-1/8”Medium: Two-color lithographs on rives BfK whiteValue: $1,075James grew up on the Umatilla Indian reservation and in Western Oregon. These magnificent rural landscapes have inspired his work since his foray into and exploration of printmaking in the 1990’s. Ensconced in his studio on the Umatilla Indian reservation, James’ inspiration today continues to draw from the mountains and physical elements of this beloved environment. Lavadour has received many awards and fellowships including the Oregon Governor’s Arts Award in 1994, an Eiteljorg Fellowship in 2005, and has exhibited in many regional and national museums. With an original method of blending painting and printmaking within the subtlety of brilliant tonal variations, James’ unique color layering techniques provide an illusion of movement and evoke an intense response. These four panels can be viewed separately, but they are intended to be exhibited together to provide a dynamic panoramic experience. This particular set of Duotone prints has an additional value, as Lavadour has donated his own Artist’s Proofs.

5-Day hawaiian Trip for TwoValue: $4,000This trip includes roundtrip airfare for two, courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines, and five luxurious nights at the Fairmont Orchid resort on the kohala Coast on the island of Hawai`i affectionately called the “Big Island”. you will enjoy a gorgeous “sugar-white” sandy lagoon with sparkling aquamarine waters. For five days you will experience the paradise of Hawaiian Culture, whether that means communing with Hawaiian green sea turtles that bask on the beach, paddling an outrigger canoe, hiking the largest petroglyph field in the Pacific, touring art galleries, listening to Native storytellers, experiencing the art of hula or perhaps learning to weave a coconut leaf basket. To top off your trip, you will be immersed in a private and unique day-long experience with culture bearers who will show you the wonders of Hawai’i and indigenous culture from a Native Hawaiian perspective.

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Live Auction Descriptions

preston singletary, TlingitTitle: Killer Whale Totemsize: 22” x 5”Medium: GlassValue: $10,000Preston broadly credits the artists under whom he studied and apprenticed as critical to his development as a glass artist, but it is his unique blending of Northwest Native design and European glass-blowing tradition and the quality of his art that has catapulted his work beyond that of most of his contemporaries. Internationally recognized as a rising star, Singletary’s works are now part of numerous museum collections across the country and Europe, and in 2010 the University of Puget Sound awarded him an honorary Doctor of Arts degree. Preston views his work and inspiration as contemporary but also an extension of tradition that empowers and preserves the ancient codes and symbols. The rest of us view it as stunningly beautiful. This sculptural vase is hewn by hand of golden yellow glass. The Native design motifs are based on a totem concept and represent the essence of the killer whale.

Tony abeyta, navajoMedium: acrylicValue: $6,000Using a powerful range of mediums in his drawings and paintings, Tony possesses an individual style that incorporates bold colors, rich textures, abstract design and Navajo deities. Broadly traveled and educated, Abeyta prefers to describe himself as a regionalist, understanding that much of his inspiration and work is tied to Native culture and place. His brilliant work shows a level of sophistication and artistry that elevates it to truly fine art. Abeyta’s subject matter is uplifting, often fun, unexpected and elicits an emotional response. He is considered one of the finest contemporary painters today. His work is in the collections of the Heard Museum, Millicent rogers Museum, Harwood Museum, National Museum of the American Indian (Smithsonian Institution), Museum of Arts and Culture, Montclaire Art Museum, the Southwest Museum and many, many others.

rick Bartow, Wiyot/yurok (Donated by charles froelick Gallery)Title: bear’s Journeysize: 49.5” x 35” framedMedium: drawing, pastel and graphite on paperValue: $6,000Born in Newport, Oregon, rick is a prolific artist who has exhibited in almost all of the major museums across the country including National Museum of the American Indian, George Gustav Heye Center, Eiteljorg Museum, Heard, and Portland Art Museum. He is an international treasure whose work is included in the German collection of contemporary Native American art. rick’s work is vibrant and compelling, as his drawings, sculpture, carvings and paintings involve many Native American Transformation stories and reflect his wide range of cultural experiences. His 26 foot tall carving, The Cedar Mill Pole was displayed in the Jacqueline kennedy Garden at the White House in 1997 and designated one of the most highly-regarded Native American sculptures in the country. rick Bartow’s iconic use of animals and self-portraiture are a signature of his intense interpretations of global myths and the literary, musical and visual cues abundant in indigenous culture. “Bear’s Journey”, is a combination of fierce, raw beauty and brilliant color that translates Native mythology and storytelling into an emotionally and spiritually moving visual experience.

photo © Jennifer Esperanza Photography

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Gabriel ayala — classical GuitaristGabriel Ayala (yaqui) is a classical guitarist, educator and recording artist who performs internationally as well as throughout the United States in venues such as the John F. kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. He has been recognized for his musical achievements by former Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano and featured in multiple media publications and television shows. Ayala continues to break stereotypes among Native and Non-Native people by performing classical, jazz, flamenco and his own original compositions, highlighted in his 2010 release “remembrance”. His many awards include Best Instrumental CD in 2009 (Native American Music Awards), Best International Album in 2010 and 2011(Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards), Best World Music in 2010 and Artist of the year in 2011. As Ayala tours the country, he advocates for musical and arts education for all youth while instilling his values of living a traditional lifestyle.

raiatea helm — recording artistThe 2011 recipient of the Native Arts & Cultures Foundations “Fellowship in Music” award, raiatea Helm (Native Hawaiian) is a two-time Grammy Nominee and eight time Na Hoku Hanohano Award Winner. Helm is a contemporary musician with an amazing range of styles and abilities that belie her young age. Her flawless pitch, gorgeous full-bodied tones and charismatic delivery have made her an international sensation. Her musical interpretations of traditional Hawaiian music and her stunning collaborations with the legends of Hawaiian music – including The Brothers Cazimero, The Makaha sons, keali’i reichel, Ho’okena, Auntie Genoa keawe and Ledward ka’apana – continue to endear her to audiences everywhere.

Tonight’s Performers

Joy harjo — poet, Musician, authorJoy Harjo was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is a member of the Mvskoke Nation. She has released four award-winning CD’s of original music and won a Native American Music Award (NAMMy) for Best Female Artist of the year. She performs nationally and internationally solo and with her band, The Arrow Dynamics. Most recently she performed We Were There When Jazz Was Invented at the Chan Centre at UBC in Vancouver, BC, and appeared at the San Miguel Writer’s Conference in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Her one-woman show, Wings of Night Sky, Wings of Morning Light, which features guitarist Larry Mitchell, premiered in Los Angeles in 2009, with recent performances at Joe’s Pub in New york City, LaJolla Playhouse as part of the Native Voices at the Autry, and the University of British Columbia. Her seven books of poetry include such well-known titles as How We Became Human: New and Selected Poems and She Had Some Horses. Her awards include the New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Native Writers Circle of the Americas, and the William Carlos Williams Award from the Poetry Society of America. She was recently awarded 2011 Artist of the year from the Mvskoke Women’s Leadership Initiative, and a rasmuson US Artists Fellowship. She is a founding board member and treasurer of the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation.

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Solomon Apio Native Hawaiian Master Carver, Weaver and Implement Maker

Toma Villa yakama Nation Painter, Printmaker, Sculptor and Iron Caster

Isaac Trimble Apache Fancy Dancer, Flutist and Performing Artist

Deva Yamashiro Native Hawaiian kumu Hula, Choreographer and Chanter

withKaina Barba — Ukulele Player/Hawaiian Cultural resourceMalia Hanabusa — `Olapa HulaHilina`i McKenzie — `Olapa Hula

Jerry Chapman Stó:lo Drum Maker

Liz Woody Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Poet, Writer, Mixed Media Artist

Swil KanimSwil kanim, a Lummi tribal member, musician and recording artist, role-models his personal philosophy of

empowerment through self-expression. Swil performs in venues throughout the country, acts — he has appeared

in 24 episodes of the classic CBS television series, “Northern Exposure”, and played “Mouse” in Sherman Alexie’s

highly acclaimed film, “The Business of Fancy Dancing” — and has been featured at the American Indian Film

Festival in San Francisco since 2003. A charismatic performer, his unique act intersperses violin accompaniment

with the comedic wit and grace of a master storyteller.

Reception Artists

Special Guest Artist

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The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) was created after decades of visioning by Native and philanthropic leaders. In 2008, through a generous gift from the Ford Foundation, we were able to launch with a modest endowment to provide programming. Additional support from Ford and other donors provided operating funds, and in 2009, we established our offices in the Portland Metropolitan area at historic Fort Vancouver.

NACF is a national organization dedicated exclusively to the revitalization, appreciation and perpetuation of Native arts and cultures. With your generosity and help, we are able to support American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native artists and communities, and build the needed sustainability and capacity to fully honor our mission. We have a long journey to increase support and visibility for our indigenous peoples in America, who contribute significantly to the landscape of American life.

With your help, we can build sustainability and capacity to fully honor our mission. Through convenings, innovative programs, and advocacy, we can ensure that the creative spirit is unleashed and helps mobilize intellectual capacity and ingenuity to inform and change society.

In two years of grant making, NACF has awarded $984,000 to 60 artists and organizations in 25 states. Thirteen of those awards have gone to grantees in Oregon and Washington. Through a partnership between the Meyers Memorial Trust and NACF, the Bridge Initiative was launched which offers support to Native arts programs and organizations in Clark county Washington and Oregon related to community cultural development through the arts.

In November of 2011, NACF held its first convening of the arts and cultures field in Portland with over 100 participants from across the country.

NACF has two major granting programs and will be introducing a new signature program in the fall of 2012.

reGIonaL coLLaBoraTIon pILoT proGraM:

NACF has identified existing Native arts service organizations working in the field throughout the continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii. Through grantmaking and convening, NACF works to increase the capacity of these organizations whose work is vital to the support of Native artists and community arts organizations.

arTIsT feLLoWshIps:

NACF honors contemporary Native artists that have made a significant impact in their discipline, are respected by their colleagues and in the greater arts field, and who are emerging as powerful voices in the arts.

recipient: The Institute of american Indian artsNACF’s first “Creative Spirit Award” recognizes an organization that promotes innovation and creativity in contemporary arts, provides exemplary programs, and has a history of service to Indigenous communities and cultures.

“The IAIA is to be commended for its important role in providing education to generations of Native artists,” says NACF President/CEO T. Lulani Arquette. “The Institute embodies what we mean when we talk about ‘keeping the creative spirit alive;’ the IAIA is doing this every day through its curriculum, its insightful exhibitions,

Creative Spirit Award

About the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation

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and its public programs which have touched so many people throughout the decades and helped them to understand and appreciate the contemporary Native art world.”

The Institute of American Indian Arts was established in 1962 during the administration of President John F. kennedy and opened on the campus of the Indian School in Santa Fe. Under the leadership of Dr. George Boyce, Lloyd kiva New and others, the Institute embodied a bold and innovative approach to arts education. Many of the four thousand students who have attended IAIA have gone on to earn recognition as acclaimed artists, writers, educators, and leaders in their professions. In 1986 Congress established IAIA as the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development making IAIA one of only three Congressionally chartered colleges. The Institute became the only national center of research, training, and scholarship for Native Americans devoted solely to American Indian and Alaska Native arts and culture, recognized by Congress as “our only native art form and cultural heritage.” Today, IAIA awards baccalaureate degrees as a four-year college, and offers both two-and four-year degrees in creative writing, Indigenous liberal studies, museum studies, new media arts, and studio arts.

This Creative Spirit Award is being donated by artist Pablita Abeyta.

pablita abeyta, navajoTitle: Navajo Woman with Yucca PlantPablita Abeyta, a ceramic and mixed media sculptor, is also the daughter of two artists. The oldest child of world-famous Navajo artist, Narciso Abeyta, she was born and raised in the Navajo Nation. Her Navajo name, “Ta-Nez-Bah,” translates as “One Who Completes a Circle.” With a Masters in Public Affairs from the University of New Mexico, Abeyta’s long professional career included working at the Smithsonian, NMAI and as an activist for Native American affairs, but art was always a large part of her life. Abeyta uses mixed media and clay to create her contemporary, figurative ceramic sculptures which are renowned for their originality and sensuous forms. Her work is held in numerous private and public collections, including those of John McCain, Daniel Inouye, NMAI and the National Museum of Natural History.

Legacy AwardsThe recipients are three founding funders of NACF: •FordFoundation •YochaDeheWintunNation •SanManuelBandofSerranoMissionIndiansThe awards are being donated by two artists:

Kayeri akweks, Upper Mohawk on the 6 nations reservekayeri Akweks earned a Bachelors of Arts in Art degree from Brigham young University. She worked for over 30 years in higher education administration, while pursuing art and raising her family. She is a painter and printmaker and draws much of her inspiration from environmental Native values. Historical, archetypal and personal symbols interweave zoomorphic, anthropologic and floral cutouts into contrasting forms that speak about transitional moments. “I Want to Talk With you” features one of her more poignant woodland

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Legacy Awards continued

Marshall McKayYocha Dehe Wintun NationBoard ChairTribal Chairman, yocha Dehe Wintun Nation

elizabeth WoodyWarm Springs, Wasco/NavajoBoard SecretaryProgram Officer, Meyer Memorial Trust

Joy harjoMvskoke/CreekBoard TreasurerPoet, Musician, Author

Barron M. TennyBoard Memberretired, Formerly the Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel of the Ford Foundation

W. richard West, Jr.Southern CheyenneBoard MemberFounding Director and Director EmeritusNational Museum of American IndianSmithsonian Institution

Board of Directorssven haakansonOld Harbor Alutiiq TribeBoard MemberExecutive Director, Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological repository

susan JenkinsChoctaw NationBoard MemberExecutive Director, Cherokee Preservation Foundation

Buffy sainte-MarieCanadian CreeAdvisory Board MemberMusician, Artist, Educator

Letitia chambersAdvisory Board MemberDirector, Heard Museum

themes. In this print the appearance of rabbits represents Akweks’ lifelong fascination with these symbols of restraint, wildness, beauty and the power of silent presence.

andy Wilbur peterson, skokomish

Born in Shelton, Washington, Andy has lived in the Skokomish community all his life. As a child he learned

basketmaking from elders Louisa Pulsifer and Emily Miller, and later experimented with multiple traditional

art forms and mediums including drums, rattles, masks, paddles, speaker staffs, bowls and totem poles. In

1987 he was nominated for the Heritage Award through the National Endowment for the Arts. In 1994 and

1995, Andy worked with Steve Brown on a 10’ tall Salish style pole for the king County Arts Commission in

Seattle, and he and Greg Colfax completed a West Coast style Thunderbird pole that is 9’ tall and 16’ wide,

which is installed at the Washington State Arts Commission in Olympia. Peterson contributes to the revival

of Salish art through his carvings and paintings and the teaching of traditional art styles. He shows his work

in museums and exhibits throughout the northwest and is represented by Quintana Galleries in Portland.

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Lulani arquetteNative HawaiianPresident & CEO

reuben Tomás roqueñiYaqui/MexicanProgram Director

rupert aytonFinance Director

NACF Staff

Gloria LeeLegacy Director

frank DunnEastern Band of CherokeeCommunications Specialist

Tracey antrobusExecutive Assistant/Office Manager

auction rules1. All sales are final. All items are offered and sold “as is.” No exchanges or refunds are available. NACF makes no

warranties or representations of any kind for any offerings in the live auction. Values for art pieces presented at the event are good faith estimates of fair market value by the donor/artist or NACF.

2. Payment must be made in full before leaving the event in the form of cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express or personal check payable to: native arts & cultures foundation.

3. All items must be taken from the venue by the buyer on May 17, 2012, unless alternate arrangements have been completed for shipping to the buyer. In such shipping arrangements, the buyer assumes and accepts, in advance, costs for packaging, shipping and handling of the purchased items, and accepts responsibility for any damage in these circumstances.

4. NACF cannot and will not hold and store, or move any sold items, large or small, unless expressly paid for as a “to be shipped” item.

auction procedures1. All bidding is done through a bid number received at registration upon entry to the event. All bidders must be

registered to participate in the live auction.

2. Prior to the start of the live auction, any registered bidder can purchase any live auction item by use of a “guaranteed buy-out bid.” The buy-out bid amount for each item is displayed on the table in front of each live auction item. Once the live auction begins, no additional guaranteed buy-outs will be accepted.

3. To bid in the live auction, raise your paddle to be recognized by the auctioneer or his bidding assistants. The highest bid acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchase price of that item. In the event of a dispute during the live auction, the auctioneer shall have sole and final authority to determine the successful bidder, or to re-offer and resell the item. The discretion is the responsibility and privilege of the auctioneer alone.

4. The auctioneer retains the right to open a minimum bid and to reject any bid that is not acceptable given a registered reserve on any individual item in the auction.

5. Checkout will begin following the completion of the live auction at the cashiering table. Successful bidders & donors will be provided a receipt for each item purchased or each donation made, and must show purchase receipts in order to pick-up items at the pick-up area.

Auction Rules and Procedures

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THANk yOU TO OUr SPONSOrSrespecT of The earTh sponsors:

The san Manuel Band of serrano Mission Indians is a federally recognized American Indian tribe located near the city of Highland, California. The Serrano Indians are the Indigenous people of the San Bernardino highlands, passes, valleys and mountains who share a common language and culture. The San Manuel reservation was established in 1891 and recognized as sovereign nation with the right of self-government. Despite challenges and hardships, the San Manuel tribal community has continued to progressively maintain and enhance its unique form of governance — focusing all efforts on providing a better quality of life for its citizens. Through economic diversification, both on and off the reservation, the tribe has been forward-thinking in its efforts to build infrastructure, maintain civil services and promote social, economic, educational and cultural development. Today, the San Manuel tribal government has created essential governmental units including the departments of fire, public safety, education and environment and continues to pursue opportunities for future generations.

www.sanmanuel-nsn.gov

The ford foundation is an independent, nonprofit grant-making organization. For 75 years it has

worked with courageous people on the frontlines of social change worldwide, guided by its mission

to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation,

and advance human achievement. With headquarters in New york, the foundation has offices in Latin

America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

www.fordfoundation.org

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The MuckleshootIndian Tribe is composed of descendants of the Duwamish and Upper Puyallup people who inhabited Central Puget Sound for thousands of years. The Tribe is a major contributor to the local economy and community, providing resources to other governments, schools, nonprofits, and churches throughout Washington. From landmark agreements protecting fish and wildlife habitat to innovative educational programming, the Muckleshoot Tribe is contributing to the quality of life of its citizens and neighbors.

www.muckleshoot.nsn.us

GenerosITy of The WaTer sponsor:

THANk yOU TO OUr SPONSOrSrespecT of The earTh sponsor:

yocha Dehe (yO-cha DEE-hee), our Tribe’s traditional place-name, means “home by the spring water”. As the historical inhabitants of California’s Capay Valley, our homeland is at the heart of our culture and heritage. Our history of struggle for self-preservation and our culture of understanding inspire us to support our community through leadership and engaged philanthropy.

www.yochadehe.org

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