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The Catholic Spirit, Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
https://thecatholicspirit.com/news/local-news/twin-cities-ojibwe-artists-artwork-selected-for-display-at-u-s-embassy-to-holy-see/ Ashland Daily Press, May 26, 2022
LCO member’s beadwork to be featured in Vatican https://www.apg-wi.com/ashland_daily_press/ |
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Sawyer Country Record, May 25, 2022
LCO member’s beadwork to be featured in Vatican https://www.apg-wi.com/sawyer_county_record/free/lco-member-s-beadwork-to-be-featured-in-vatican/article_d4d94275-5fbe-5c38-b18d-e0709cc522a6.html |
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PRESS RELEASE FOR VATICAN EXHIBIT May 23, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Minnesota Artist Jessica Leigh Gokey has been chosen to exhibit her Native American Beadwork in the United States Embassy to the Holy See (The Vatican) in Rome, Italy. May 23, 2022, St. Paul, Minnesota The Management of Jessica Leigh Gokey is proud to announce that Jessica has been chosen to display her piece “A Dance with Florals” as part of an exhibit at the United States Embassy to the Holy See (The Vatican) in Rome, Italy. This tremendous honor has been bestowed upon Jessica as part of the Art in Embassies program of the US Department of State (https://art.state.gov/). US Ambassador Joe Donnelly and Mrs. Donnelly chose Jessica’s work to be displayed in the Embassy in Rome for the duration of his tenure as US Ambassador to the Vatican. Upon hearing the news, Jessica said, “I am incredibly honored to be a part of the Art in Embassies program. My goal while participating in this prestigious program is to show the world that traditional Native American arts should be viewed as fine art instead of craft or folk art. My people’s art forms take years to master and incredible discipline and skill; they should be acclaimed with mainstream art of today.” “We are so excited for Jess as she is highly deserving of this honor, not only for herself but also for the Native American community as a whole as well as the entire country. She is an awesome representative for all American artists today”, said Robert Aiudi, Jessica’s Representative. Currently, Jessica’s piece “Native Food Table Accent” is on exhibit at the Minnesota Historical Society, which acquired the piece as part of its permanent collection in 2015. Jessica has been working as a traditional beadwork artist for over 10 years and is fast becoming an artist of renown, selling pieces to collectors and institutions. She combines her knowledge of Ojibwe traditions and skill as an artist to produce pieces that reflect the values of her people. Her work is on display on her website and is also available for purchase, both original pieces and high-quality prints. For further information, please contact: Robert Aiudi, ACI Consulting +1-917-517-4266 
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A Dance with Florals
June 30, 2021 at 11 - 1am CT, Arts as an Expression of Culture, presented by Blue Sky Community Healing Centre, Canada. The event will be a webinar series.
To register, go to: www.blueskycommunityhealingcentre.ca/calendar/ NEW! Featured Article, "Beaded in Tradition" Midwest Home Magazine, Interview, May/June 2021
Jessica was interviewed by Natalie Ryder, Photographer by David Ellis. Public displays, teaching programs, and mentorships demonstrates Jessica Gokey's mastery of traditional Ojibwe beadwork techniques. |
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PBS Series Worn Within, Twin Cities PBS TPT
https://www.pbs.org/video/ojibwe-dakota-beadwork-38425/ Minnesota is home to two major tribal nations - the Dakota and the Ojibwe. And their beadwork art are quite different. Susan speaks with two different beadwork artists and one museum curator to find out just how different in this episode of Worn Within. |
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Interview for Minnesota Historical Society, 2015
https://youtu.be/0bvz_lwgYFY Beadwork artist Jessica Gokey shares her experiences as a Native American Artist-in-Residence (NAAIR) at the Minnesota Historical Society. NAAIR artists study collections items to better understand their respective art forms and then share their knowledge with the community. |
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Jessica being Interviewed by Twin Cities PBS Reporter, Susan Thao