Archive for February 2015

Alfred Decoteau an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians has been creating beautiful stone and diamond willow sculptures for many years. Realizing his talent at a young age he attended college at University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, focusing on art and teaching. Completing college and obtaining a degree in education, he…

Amy Jo Leonard an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians has been creating beautiful paintings for many years. She started out at a young age, watching television programs teaching painting techniques. Throughout the years her ability to create beautiful paintings has continued and shows her dedication and passion for art. She enjoys…

Debbie Cote, an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indian started working with fabrics, yarn and threads at a relatively young age, being taught by her mother and grandmother. She has created many beautiful quilts, afghans, and embroidery art. She has also mastered the fine art of hand quilting. Throughout the years…

Larry Dejarlais an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians has lived most of his adult life in Santa Fe New Mexico, having attended the American Indian Art Institute. After graduating from the art institute he decided to remain in Santa Fe, which has been a wise decision for many reasons, many which…