Tlingit Art—History, Form, and Present with James Johnson

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Thursday, April 14
7 PM

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Join us for a live conversation with Tlingit artist James Johnson moderated by Bill Holm Center Assistant Director, Bridget Johnson. The pair will discuss James Johnson’s artistic path, influences, awards, collaborations, and more. 

This event is FREE and open to all.
 

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This event is made possible with support from Friends of Native Art.

About James Johnson:

James Johnson is an Award Winning Tlingit Artist and Carver, born and raised in Juneau, AK. He belongs to the Tlingit Ch’áak’ Dakl’aweidi Clan (Eagle Killerwhale). James's great great grandfather was Chief Gusht’eiheen (“Spray off the Dorsal Fin”) of the Dakl’aweidi of the Xutsnoowú Kwáan (Angoon, Alaska). His great grandfather was Chief Jimmy Johnson, and his grandfather was Chief Peter Johnson. Whom he is named after - James Peter Johnson. James’s strong ancestral history led him to pursue the Tlingit art form. His late father, Franklin Johnson, first encouraged him to begin carving. James has now dedicated his life to perpetuating the Tlingit art form, honoring his ancestors through his work.