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First Nations Art Galleries Across the Nation
First Nations art doesn’t have to be seen at designated First Nations art galleries. Many First Nations artists show their work at non-First Nations art galleries on a regular basis. But there are important reasons for art galleries to focus on showcasing aboriginal work—and for you to visit such places.First Nations art has always been admired; early Europeans who arrived in this country during the fur trade were impressed by the examples they saw, such as bead work, moccasin-making and wood, stone and antler carving.
The years following the arrival of Europeans almost destroyed the Native peoples of Canada. Terrible racism prevented countless artists from being able to develop their skills; just surviving in the midst of poverty and racism can be a trial, leaving no time for art.
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In addition, it was hard for First Nations artist to get recognized for their talents.
In the 1970s, a shift began to take place. Recognizing the value of First Nations art, gallery owners began to take an interest. Several of the galleries featured on this site, such as Bearclaw Gallery in Alberta, opened up at this time.
These new galleries were about more than showcasing beautiful things like First Nations paintings. They all had the express intention of increasing the visibility of the many talented aboriginal artists in the country.
These early galleries provided a venue for these artists to show the world their talents, and they provided the world with a window into new styles of painting, sculpture and other types of art. Ontario’s Maslak McLeod Gallery was a forerunner in taking Canadian First Nations art onto a global stage.
Today there are many First Nations art galleries in Canada. These galleries vary in terms of the styles of art they showcase as well as in their goals. First Nations art galleries like Urban Shaman Gallery in Winnipeg, are re-defining the very concept of First Nations art. Others, like BC’s I-Hos Gallery, provide a revenue stream for the First Nation.
Please browse through the galleries you read about here, either online or next time you’re in that part of Canada. There is something for everyone, from Saskatchewan First Nations art lovers who can find what they’re looking for in Regina's Feather Child Gallery,to collectors of Northwest Coast Indian Art.
