Boys and Girls Clubs in Indian Country

Sam English is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. His artwork is well known by his use of elongated figures to depict his People as well as the night sky, stars and nature. Sam has been honored with numerous awards from art shows around the country and commissions from various tribal and governmental agencies. He is also known for his donation of artwork for posters for non-profit agencies. The work of Sam English is also represented in private art collections around the world.

Up to ten schools or community programs serving American Indian students will receive a one day workshop featuring Sam English working with students to create artwork on a theme chosen by the school or community program. Workshops must be scheduled by March 31, 2009.

Schools or community programs wishing to host a one day Sam English workshop must send a one page proposal with the following information:
School or Community Name:
Location:
American Indian Communities served:
Number of Students served:
Theme and use of type of medium:
Possible extension of the workshop with local matching funds. These may receive preference.

In addition, through a generous grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, approximately 300 school or community libraries serving American Indian students will receive a copy of the new book, Sam English, The Life, Work & Times of an Artist by Sam English and Ann Dallman. The book is a coffee table style with over 80 full color, full page copies of prints, posters, and other works. It will be sent with no charge for shipping or handling.

Libraries wishing to receive a book must send a one page proposal with the following information:
School or Community Name:
Location:
American Indian Communities served:
Number of Students served:
Possible use of the book with Indian education programs:

Proposals must be in MS Word or text format sent as an email attachment to Rich Sgarlotti, richs@up.net by February 13, 2009 or until all books have been distributed. The workshop recipients will be notified as soon as possible after receipt and approval of application.