The Lloyd New Art Mentorship Program

July 19-27, 2008

The Lloyd New Art Mentorship Program is an intensive one-week workshop for young Plains Indian artists, chosen to participate in an immersive experience involving mentorship by a well-known Indian artist.

Lloyd New, visionary and creative arts educator, is the driving inspiration behind this innovative program. The first art director of the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, Lloyd New was also one of the founding members of the Plains Indian Museum Advisory Board at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. One of his goals as a successful artist and educator was to broaden knowledge about Indian art by sharing it with a worldwide audience. In keeping with this extraordinary vision, the Lloyd New Art Mentorship Program seeks to educate and offer extended opportunities to young Plains Indian people, in order that they may continue to build their own careers as artists.

Over the course of this one-week program, students receive focused art instruction as well as a background in art history and anthropology while utilizing the Plains Indian Museum collections in a unique approach that is not currently available through any Indian art programs. In addition to receiving motivation through a mentor to further their artistic education, upon successful completion of the program students receive a scholarship towards future tuition.

Program Dates

July 19 - July 27, 2008

The program begins on Saturday evening, July 19 and concludes Sunday afternoon, July 27. The week includes one-on-one art instruction, tours and classes within the Historical Center galleries and collections, and evening activities. Students produce a signature piece as part of their participation in the program. Program funds provide mileage reimbursement for travel to and from Cody, lodging in Cody, meal stipends, and art supplies.

Mentorship Program

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Conducted within the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, this workshop combines technical instruction, studio time, and access to the collections of the Plains Indian Museum. This mentorship is intended to be an experience in studio art, with emphasis on two-dimensional drawing and painting.

Artistic instruction and demonstrations are led by the Program’s Artist/Mentor, Lakota artist Roger Broer during daily classes and studio time. Guest lecturer Arthur Amiotte, Lakota artist, guides students through the principles of painting and drawing embodied in the history of Plains arts. Gallery tours highlighting contemporary artists offer further exposure to sources of inspiration. During the week, each student has the opportunity to create their own artwork, which is featured in an artist’s exhibition and reception on Sunday afternoon, July 27, 2008.

Program Activities

Following daily instruction and studio time, exciting activities are planned to allow the students to explore Cody. Activities include an evening barbeque, and additional group activities. Families and friends are invited to attend the artist’s reception and exhibition on Sunday, July 27, which highlights the student’s accomplishments and features their work in a public forum.

Accommodations

Lodging is provided free of charge to students, and accomodations are within walking distance of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Transportation costs to and from Cody are covered by the program. Students are given a stipend to cover meals (outside of planned group meals) and miscellaneous expenses.

Contact Information

For more information on the Lloyd New Art Mentorship Program please contact Rebecca West or by phone at 307.578.4049.

Image of Lloyd New, 1994. Santa Fe, New Mexico by Thomas King. Courtesy of Aysen New.