GO NATIVE ARTS!* Tribal arts, music & cultures of Native America
PURPOSE: To promote Native arts and to empower Native artists in a good way.
THEME: Native American and indigenous tribal arts are growing in popularity and cultural influences around the world. This program will explore the original roots, cultural traditions and future trends of this powerful international movement.
CONCEPT: Each episode is a celebration of Native arts as seen through the eyes and expressed through the voices of Native artists - painters, sculptors, jewelers, potters, weavers, fashion designers, musical instrument makers, as well as singers, dancers, storytellers, and performing artists.
FIRST THIRTEEN EPISODES:
Introduction to Native Arts: All Regions & Art Forms
Native Arts of the Great Southwest: From the Hopi, Zuni, and Pueblos to the Navajo, and Apache Artists
Native Arts of the Northern Plains: From the Lakota, Nakota and Dakota Sioux to the Northern Cheyenne and Arapaho
Native Arts of the Southern Plains: From the Kiowa, Comanche and Southern Cheyenne to the
Native Arts of the Plateau: From the Nez Perce, Crow and Blackfeet to the Spokane, Wasco and Yakima
Native Arts of the Great Lakes and Eastern Woodlands: From the Adena, Hopewell and Mississippian Cultures to the Iroquois, Anishnawbe and Coastal Algonquians
Native Arts of the Northwest Coast & Arctic: From the Makah, Tlingit, and Tsimshian to the Aleut, Inuit and other Alaska Natives
Native Arts of California & Hawaii: From the Chumash, Pomo and Hupa to the Maidu, Washo and Yosemite Mewuk
Native Arts of the Florida, the Gulf Coast and Caribbean Islands: From the Arawak, Seminole, and Creek to the Choctaw, Chickasaw and Chitimacha
Native Arts of Mexico: From the Toltec, Mixtec and Aztec to the Tarahumara, Huichol and Zapotecas
Native Arts of Central America: From the Olmec, Mayans and Colima to the Quechua, Tairona, and Wounaan
Native Arts of the Pacific Coast of South America: From the Chavin, Moche and Chimu to the Inca, Kichwa and Waraos.
Native Arts of the Amazon: From the Jivaro, Kayapo and Karaja to the Karubo, Wai Wai and Yanomami
SECOND THIRTEEN EPISODES:
Native American History of Architecture and Landscape Design: From Pyramids and Cliff Dwellings to Longhouses, Roundhouses and Tipis
Native American Art History of Wood Carving: Totems, Masks, Katsina Dolls and other Spiritual Carvings
Native American Art History of Painting: From Mural Walls to Oil on Canavas
Native American Art History of Sculpture: From Wood and Clay to Bronze and Glass
Native American Art History of Jewelry: From Jade and Turquoise to Gold and Silver
Native American Art History of Weaving: From Baskets and Blankets to Rugs and Fiber Arts
Native American Art History of Pottery: From Ollas and Ladles to Clay Sculptures and Storytellers
Native American Art History of Quillwork and Beadwork: From the Micmac, Iroquois and Mandan, to the Apache, Cheyenne and Sioux
Native American Art History of Clothing and Fashion: From Traditional Adornment in Feathers, Fur and Deerskin to Original Designs in Cotton, Wool and Haute Couture
Native American History of Music and Dance: From Traditional Ceremonies with Drums, Rattles and Flutes to the Winners of the Native American Music Awards [NAMMYS]
Native American History of Theater and Film: From Traditional Drama, Silent Films, and Early Documentaries to Contemporary Drama, Academy Award Winners and the Exciting Work of Contemporary Native Filmmakers
Native American Culinary Arts: Native American Cuisine
Native American Interior Design: Native American Styles
PRODUCTION CREW: In harmony with the purpose of the project, each episode with feature Native American casts and crews. Professional non-Indian technical advisors and industry professionals will serve as mentors for their Native American counterparts. This will promote greater participation of Native Americans in international film and video productions in the future.
CO-PRODUCERS: Dr. Gregory Schaaf (Cherokee, tribally enrolled) is the Director of the Center for Indigenous Arts & Cultures in Santa Fe. He earned his doctorate in American Indian History and a degree in Art History at the University of California, Santa Barbara. During his distinguished teaching career, he became an Associate Professor and Coordinator of Native American Studies Programs. As a recognized scholar, he addressed the United Nations and testified before the United States Senate on Indian Affairs. As a historical consultant and scriptwriter, he has worked with Kevin Costner (500 Nations - CBS) and Jon Voight (Last of His Tribe - HBO).
Angie Yan Schaaf is a fine arts graduate of California State University, Los Angeles. She enjoyed a long career in graphic design and publishing. She is a specialist in digital photography. Together with Dr. Schaaf, they produce the "American Indian Art Series," reference books profiling over 10,000 artists.
Center for Indigenous Arts & Cultures (CIAC) is a division of Southwest Learning Centers, Inc. ♦ a non-profit educational organization est. 1972