Sunday, September 13, 2009
NATIVE ARTISTS PRESENCE GRACES SOLANO STROLL IN ALBANY, CA.
NATIVE ARTISTS PRESENCE GRACES SOLANO STROLL IN ALBANY, CA.
by: Mike (Ali) Raccoon Eyes Kinney
Internationally known and Regional Native Artists made their prescence on the legendary Solano Stroll in the East Bay City of Albany, CA this Sunday, September 13.
A record crowd of some 10,000 people came out to attend the arts and culture stroll.
The first must see Native art booth was DOG CLAN ART COMPANY.
Native artist and muralist Duck Redstone had an amazing array of paintings, murals and beading.
He and his wife, Rose were just so awesome and the many wonderful Native Arts and Culture pieces they had were the true spirit of Indian Country.
Duck can be contacted at 925/849-4528 or for more information email: dogclanartco@hotmail.com
rosikalay@hotmail.com
The next stop was to the legendary Native gallery GATHERING TRIBES.
Native owner Pennie Opal's gallery is a must see Native arts and Culture stop when in San Francisco Bay Area Indian Country.
As the her business card reads: "Experience the Beauty of Native America". There is a wide array of fine art, jewelry, fetishes and pottery to be found.
Internationally-known Native Artist/Actor Michael Horse has many of his works on display at Gathering Tribes.
Gathering Tribes is located at 1412 Solano Av.,Albany, CA. www.gatheringtribes.com
Penny can be reached at 510/528-9038