SMOKE SIGNALS - March 1, 1996
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Art Fair coming Children's Art News
Adult artist and crafters look for an an
nouncement soon concerning an art fair or
Saturday Market here in Grand Ronde! If
you have not completed a survey for Sam
Henny yet, please contact her at Small Busi
ness Development at 879-2487.
SBD staff change
Penny DeLoe, Small Business reception
ist for the last year and a half has accepted
a position with Contract Health. Penny
starts her new position March 1.
We're really going to miss you Pen, but
we'll still let you send us Birthday and
Christmas presents!
Good Luck,
Elaine, Shelley and Sam
Small Business Development and Education have formed a committee to
organize an art project for the tribal youth. The committee is writing a
business plan, researching outside funding, and formulating a policy for a
tribal-wide art contribution. The solicited art would be used as interior
design for the new clinic, post cards, banners, illustrated legends, etc. The
proceeds from art sales would be used to further the young peoples art and
cultural program. The committee, consisting of Marion Mcrcier, Gayla
Tulensru, Shawn Hostler and Sam Henny are introducing the logo that will
be used in all marketing. Watch this space in the coming months for more
news concerning "nesika tunas tillicum, " Our Children.
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tunas tillicum
"Our Children"
Mercier Fine Art: Tribal artist branches out
Tribal member Lon Mercier has
made quite a name for himself in
the last two years. He has received
national recognition as the person respon
sible for the graphite drawing from which
Rip Caswell sculpted the bronze statue of
Martha Jane Sands and Gertrude Mercier
at Spirit Mountain Casino; in 1994 he won
first prize in a contest in Artists' Magazine
for an egg tempera painting entitled "Night
Ride," and most recently, his work ap
peared on the cover of Indian Gaming
magazine.
"At this point, I am not doing pencil
drawings," said Lon, who resides in Port
land. "I'm doing egg tempera and water
color." Lon has taken an extended leave of ab
sence from his job as a fifth grade teacher
in the Portland Public School system to fo
cus on his painting, and develop his busi
ness, Mercier Fine Art. He has had paint
ings on display in local galleries, and at
tends many Pacific Northwest art shows
each year. Last month he attended a west
ern art show in Spokane. Lon said the art
shows he attends are a good way to sell
some original paintings, as well as prints.
Many of the shows are attended by serious
art collectors.
"People in the Northwest seem to want
landscapes, floral, western, or regional designs," he said. Lon's landscape paintings are often the result of a photo he
has taken and calls them "Willamette Valley imagery."
He said he could attend as many as twelve shows this year, the biggest one being the Pac Rim Art Show in Seattle.
Lon said to receive a display area at an art show, most participants have to be selected, then invited to attend. "The
panel decides whose work fits the theme of the show," he said.
In January, Lon began doing commissioned portraits, in which he will do custom paintings for private parties. He
is currently working on a watercolor of a friend's children. He offers clients choice of media and size, and works with
the clients to ensure total satisfaction. If you are interested in commissioning a quality painting for you or a family
member, contact Lon at Mercier Fine Art, 1460 SW 66th, Portland, Oregon 97225. PhoneFax: (503) 297-4 158.
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MARCH - 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Beginning Word -- Tuesday, March 5
Beginning Excel - Thursday, March 7
Intro to PC's and Beginning Windows --
Tuesday, March 12
Intermediate Excel -- Thurs., March 14
Advanced Word - Tuesday, March 19
Beginning Excel - Thursday, March 2 1
Intro to PC's and Beginning Windows -
Tuesday, March 26
Beginning Word -- Thursday, March 28
Computer training classes are FREE to
Grand Ronde tribal members and staff;
$10 fee for non-tribal members.
To make your reservation,
please call Sam at 879-2487
or 1-800-422-0232.
Instructor: Shelley Hanson
PART I:
You and Your Business Idea, helps
potential business owners under
stand the requirements of business
success. $10 fee
March 6 and 13 Salem
April 4 and 1 1 Grand Ronde
PART II: (10 weeks)
Starting a Successful Business,
helps avoid costly potential mistakes
of business start-up. It provides the
framework for successful business
start-up by assisting students in writ
ing a bankable business plan and
training them to prepare a success
ful application for financing.
- $100 fee
Starting March 20 - Salem
Tribal members wishing to take
ONABEN business classes may
qualify to have tuition paid by Short
Term Training Program obtained
through the Education Department.
For more information, please contact
the Tribal Education Division at 879-2275.