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Bill Holm Center Newsletter
December 2011 (PDF)
December 2010 (PDF)
November 2009 (PDF)
photo: dancer Learn more about the Boas film project.

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Now showing on UWTV. See video at UWTV.org

photo: totem poles Learn more about totem poles and see historical photos.

Help us find the missing model houses and learn more about this exhibit project.

photo: digital imaging A new Shaun Peterson print to benefit the Bill Holm Center!

Three generations: Holm, Wright and Jackinsky-Horrell Receive Timeless Awards!

In recognition of its 150th anniversary, the University of Washington College of Arts and Sciences has honored 150 distinguished living alumni for their contributions and accomplishments with the first ever Timeless Awards. Bill Holm Center Director, Robin K. Wright, was one of the 150 alumni chosen for this honor. Bill Holm, as a past recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award, received a Timeless Past Award. Wright's student and Bill Holm Center Graduate Fellowship recipient, Nadia Jackinsky-Horrell, was awarded the Dean's Medal in the Arts from the College of Arts and Sciences, coupled with a Timeless Future Award. Jackinsky-Horrell is the first Alaska Native to complete a Ph.D. in art history, and she is the first Alutiiq art historian. See more information here.


Burke Museum Receives NEA Grant for Coast Salish Art Education!

photo: digital imagingWe are pleased to announce that the Burke Museum received a $30,000 NEA Grant to enhance our Coast Salish art educational resources. Robin K. Wright, Director of the Bill Holm Center, will be working with the Burke's Education Department, Kathryn Bunn-Marcuse, and Qwalsius - Shaun Peterson, to develop Educational programming and Web site resources during the next 18 months.


Hurry, there are still a few places open on this summer's trip to Haida Gwaii:

GWAII HAANAS
A PLACE OF WONDER:
with Robin K. Wright
July 29 - August 6, 2012
For more information or to reserve your spot, click here.

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