The Sheldon Jackson Museum will offer a two day formline drawing class with artist-in-residence James (G̱ooch Éesh) Hart (Lingit) on August 20 & 21, 2-3:30 pm. Hart will teach the basic principles of Northwest Coast formline drawing. The class is free and for ages 14+. Youth taking the class must be accompanied by an 1adult. Register soon as space is limited. For more details or to sign up, call the museum at (907) 747-8981.
James G̱ooch Éesh Hart is a Lingít formline artist from Haines, Alaska who will be in-residence at the Sheldon Jackson Museum August 20 - September 6. He has always felt a strong sense of connection with his Tlingit ancestry. Growing up, Hart picked up on small things his grandparents did such as words they used, food they ate, and gatherings they attended that connected them to the people and land around them. Currently, he serves his community as the President of the Chilkoot Indian Associations Tribal Council and operates his own design business, 3mile Designs. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his niece and nephew and coaching basketball.
The Alaska Native Artist Residency Program is underwritten by the Friends of Sheldon Jackson Museum and is made possible with support from the Friends, the National Endowment for the Arts, Alaska Airlines, the Baranov Lodge, and private donors. To find out how to support the residency program or for future calendars of events and details, visit friendsofsjm.com.
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