Overview Awards – Numerous awards in National Shows, including the Northern Plains Tribal Arts and Northern Plains Indian Market, Tesoro Indian Market, and the Red Cloud Show. Exhibits and Collections - Has exhibited in more than 60 one man shows, over 175 group shows, and has paintings in both national and international collections, including the Department of Interior, Washington, D.C., ATKA Lakota Museum, Chamberlain, SD; Heritage Center, Pine Ridge, SD; Oglala Sioux Tribal Health Services Hospital, Pine Ridge, SD; Mountain Bell, Denver, CO; SAFECO Insurance Company of America, Seattle, WA; SEAFIRST Bank Corp., Seattle, WA; Northern Plains Tribal Arts, American Indian Services Inc., Sioux Falls, SD; Museum of Nebraska Awards – Numerous awards in National Shows, including the Northern Plains Tribal Arts and Northern Plains Indian Market, Tesoro Indian Market, and the Red Cloud Show.
Exhibits and Collections - Has exhibited in more than 50 one man shows, over 175 group shows, and has paintings in both national and international collections, including the Department of Interior, Washington, D.C., ATKA Lakota Museum, Chamberlain, SD; Heritage Center, Pine Ridge, SD; Oglala Sioux Tribal Health Services Hospital, Pine Ridge, SD; Mountain Bell, Denver, CO; SAFECO Insurance Company of America, Seattle, WA; SEAFIRST Bank Corp., Seattle, WA; Northern Plains Tribal Arts, American Indian Services Inc., Sioux Falls, SD; Museum of Nebraska Art, Kearney, NE; and Pierre Cardin, Paris, France.
- ONE/TWO MAN SHOWS
- The Brinton Museum, Big Horn, WY, 2022
- Plains Art Museum, Fargo, ND 2021
- The Dahl Art Center, Raid City, SD 2020, 2013
- Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls, SD 2018, 2011
- Warrior's Work Gallery, Hill City, SD 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002
- Middle Border Museum, Mitchell, SD 2004
- University of South Dakota, Vermilion, SD traveling show 1998-2000
- Spirit in the Wind Gallery, Golden, CO 1994
- Museum of Nebraska Art, Kearney, NE 1993
- Oscar Howe Museum, Mitchell, SD 1992
- Prairie Lee Gallery, Chicago, IL 1988
- Footsteps Across New Mexico, NM 1988
- Ortegas, Santa Fe, NM 1987
- Sacred Circle Gallery, Seattle, WA 1987
- White Horse Gallery, Boulder, CO 1987, 1986
- Anakota Arts, Rapid City, SD 1987, 1985, 1984, 1982
- Louise Matzke Gallery, Seattle, WA 1984, 1982, 1981
- Rudebusch & Associates, Minneapolis, MN 1982
- Rendezvous Gallery, Anchorage, AK 1982
- Museum of Native American Cultures, Spokane, WA 1979
- Department of Interior, Washington D.C. 1974
- AWARDS • Special Award, Native People of the Plains, Rapid City, SD 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 • 1st Place Graphics, Red cloud Indian Art Show, Pine Ridge, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2014, 2010, 2009 • 1st Place Printmaking, Northern Plains Indian Art Market, 2019, 2017, 2016 • Oscar Howe Award, 50th Red Cloud Indian Art Show, Pine Ridge, SD 2018 • 2nd Place Printmaking, Red Cloud Indian Art Show, Pine Ridge, SD 2017, 2016 • Invitational Artist for South Dakota Governor's 5th Biennial Art Exhibition, 2019, 2017, 2012 • 2nd Place Printmaking, Northern Plains Indian Art Market 2015 • Publicity Award, Gathering of People, Wind and Water, Rapid City, SD 2015 • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Printmaking, Northern Plains Indian Art Market 2014 • 1st and 2nd Place Printmaking, Northern Plains Indian Art market, Sioux Falls, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 • 1st Place Graphics, Red cloud Indian Art Show, Pine Ridge, 2014, 2010, 2009 • Special Award, Gathering of People, Wind and Water, Rapid City, SD 2014 • Artists Choice Award, Arts Night, Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls, SD 2014 • 1st and 2nd Place Printmaking, Northern Plains Indian Art Market, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008 • 3rd Place Award Painting/Graphics, SWAIA Santa Fe Indian market, Santa Fe, NM 2013 • Humor Award, Red Cloud Indian Art Show, Pine Ridge, SD 2012 • 1st and 2nd Place Printmaking, Northern Plains Indian Art market, Sioux Falls, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
- • 2nd Place Graphics, SWAIA Santa Fe Indian market, Santa Fe, NM 2010 • 2nd Place Graphics, SWAIA Santa Fe Indian market, Santa Fe, NM 2010 • Juror's Award, Cherokee Art Market, Catoosa, OK, 2009 • Best of Show, 29th Artists of the Plains Show & Sale, Sioux Falls, SD 2009 • South Dakota State's Permanent Art Collection, Art for State Buildings Program, SD Arts Council, Pierre, SD 2009 • 1stPlace Sculpture, Tesoro Indian Art Show, Morrison, CO, 2007 • 2ndPlace, Oils, Northern Plains Indian Art Market, Sioux Falls, 2006 • 1st place, Printmaking, Northern Plains Tribal Arts, Sioux Falls, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1998, 1997, 1995 • Best of Show Fine Arts, Northern Plains Tribal Arts, Sioux Falls, 2000 • Outstanding Alum, University of Montana, Billings 2000 • Best in Division and 1st in Category, Indian Art Northwest, Portland 1998, 1999 • 2nd Place Printmaking, Indian Art Northwest, Portland, 2000 • 3rd place, Printmaking, Indian Art Northwest, Portland, 1999 • 3rd place, Printmaking, Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market, Indianapolis, 1997 • 1st and 2nd place, Printmaking, Grand River Indian Artists' Gathering, Museum of Northern Colorado, Grand Junction 1996 • 1st and 2nd place, Printmaking, Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market, Indianapolis, 1996 • 3rd place, Printmaking, Northern Plains Tribal Arts, Sioux Falls, 1996 • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, Printmaking, Northern Plains Tribal Arts, Sioux Falls, 1994 • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, Printmaking, Northern Plains Tribal Arts, Sioux Falls, 1993 • Selected for Northern Plains Tribal Arts 1993 Poster and Publicity Artist • Media Awards, Indian Nations Rendezvous and Trade Fair, Denver; 1991, 1992 • Best of Media, Red Cloud Indian Art Show; 1989, 1988, 1987, 1985, 1984, 1982 • 2nd Place Award, Print Media, Tribal Arts '88, Sioux Falls; 1988 • 2nd Place Award, Colorado Indian Market, Boulder; 1986 • 2nd Place Award, Trail of Tears, Talequah; 1984 • Best of Show, media, A.I.C.A., San Dimas; 1982, 1981, 1979 • Best of Show, Rapid City Boys' Club, Rapid City; 1982, 1981
- COLLECTIONS
- Sioux Indian Museum, Rapid City, SD
- Oyate Health Center, Rapid City, SD
- Atka Lakota Museum, Chamberlain, SD
- Heritage Center, Pine Ridge, SD
- Crazy Horse Memorial Indian Museum of North America, Crazy Horse, SD
- Raven Industries, Sioux Falls, SD
- Federal Building of South Dakota, Brookings, SD
- State of South Dakota, Art for State Offices, Pierre, SD
- Oglala Sioux Tribal Health Services Hospital, Pine Ridge, SD
- Northern Plains Tribal Arts, American Indian Services Inc., Sioux Falls, SD
- Museum of Nebraska Art, Kearney, NE
- Department of Interior, Washington, D.C.
- Pierre Cardin, Paris, France
- Museum of Native American Cultures, Spokane, WA
- Mountain Bell, Denver, CO
- SAFECO Insurance Company of America, Seattle, WA
- SEAFIRST Bank Corp., Seattle, WA
- Eastern Montana College, Billings, MT WORKSHOPS , LECTURES, RESIDENCIES, BOARDS, and CONSULTATION
- University of South Dakota Oscar Howe Summer Institute, Vermillion, SD, Speaker 2023
- Dakota Modern: The Art of Oscar Howe, Portland Art Museum, Portland OR, Symposium Speaker 2023,
- South Dakota State Arts Council, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
- Board of Directors, Crazy Horse Memorial - 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
- Plains Art Museum, Fargo, N.D. Monotype Workshop - 2021
- Planning board for Native People of the Plains Show - 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
- Racing Magpie, Rapid City, SD - Monotype Workshop 2016, 2015
- Mentor for Crazy Horse Memorial Education Program, 2016, 2015
- Crazy Horse Memorial, Summer Lecture Series, Crazy Horse, SD 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Public Seminars to Train Buyers about Sculpture - Sculpture in the Hills, Hill City, SD 2013, 2012, 2011
- NEAT Program, Lander Art Museum, Lander, WY - March 2011
- Game Lodge, Custer State Park, SD - 2 week residency 2009
- Sylvan Lake Lodge, Custer State Park, SD - 2 week residency 2008
- Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Plains Indian Museum, Cody, WY - 1 week residency 2008, 2007
- Oscar Howe Native American Summer Art Institute, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD 2022, 2023, 2008, 2007 – Monotype Teaching