By Daily Press staff
The upcoming Santa Monica Indian Art Show features a wide range of collectible contemporary and antique Native American art scheduled for Jan. 10 and Jan. 11 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.
Considered by officials to be a cultural arts classroom, the event will feature original historic and present day objects of art — including Guatemalan masks, Southwestern kachinas, Plains Indian beadwork, Pacific Northwestern carvings, Spanish Colonial and Pre-Colombian art.
The show also highlights award winning artists, sculptors and jewelers, including Andrew Redhorse Alvarez, Cliff Fragua, Ronald Chee and Baje Whitethorne.
Special performances include Emmy award-winning music from Xavier Quijas Xyaotl and a storytelling festival on both days with native southern California Indian storytellers.
In a modern day gallery setting, more than 85 knowledgeable antique dealers and contemporary Native American artists will be on hand to talk about the items they bring to the show. In some cases, the items may be the only remaining art materials of an indigenous society. Contemporary artist also will be available to discuss their rich artistic traditions. No sacred items will be displayed or sold.
Tickets cost $7 for adults and are free for children 17 and under. A donation is suggested for the storytelling festival. For more information, call KR Martindale Show Management at (818) 905-9299 or (800) 656-9278. Tickets are available at www.americanindianartshow.com or ticketweb.com, or by telephone at (886) 468- 3398. The auditorium is located at the corner of Pico Boulevard and Main Street.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on January 3, 2004. Read the original PDF.