The Master Artist title was changed to Distinguished Artist. Kay WalkingStick (Cherokee Nation) was named as Distinguished Artist among the Fellows. She was the first female Native American artist to be given the Fellow designation within the Eiteljorg Fellowship.
See The CatalogI like addressing issues that are swept under the rug because they are uncomfortable to address. I think visually a piece can incorporate multiple views about an issue, social issue like racism, like gender issues, like misogynist views, about traditionalism, about inter social issues that need to be addressed and looked at.”
Hulleah Tsinhnahjinnie (Taskigi/Diné) 2003 Fellowship Artist
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