Author Archives: Tracey

About Tracey

An art lover with a knack for the web, Tracey is our all purpose content strategist. She grew up in South Dakota, holds a BFA from Minnesota State University, Mankato and an MFA from the University of Delaware. She's thrilled to be back in her home state working with local artists, learning about the beautiful intricacies of the Native American culture, and writing about amazing art.

Pow Wow Drum Groups

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Tracey

During this time of the year, we are often asked about the types of Pow Wow Drum Groups in the area and which ones we would recommend to people wanting to learn more about the music often heard at our … Continue reading →

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Pow Wow Song & Dance

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Tracey

We are often asked about some of the different aspects of a Pow Wow, especially the songs sung during these special events…so we decided to bring in one of our in-house experts from our bookstore to talk about the different … Continue reading →

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Artist Donald Montileaux & Mickey Mouse

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Tracey

Walking into Donald Montileaux’s studio, a colorful drawing of Mickey Mouse is prominently mounted on the wall and seems as if to greet us as we enter the space. Looking around at Donald’s studio, this drawing of Mickey is surrounded … Continue reading →

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Lakota Artist Donald Montileaux: Exploring New Ideas

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Tracey

In this snippet of our talk with American Indian artist Donald Montileaux, we discuss his latest series of masks – where his inspiration came from, how he feels about exploring new ideas in his work, and some of the reasons … Continue reading →

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Ledger Artist Donald Montileaux: Meaning & Inspiration

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Tracey

What insight! In this snippet of our interview with Native American artist Donald Montileaux, he shares with us some of the meaning behind his work, what he enjoys about the art making process, those who have inspired him, and the … Continue reading →

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