Urban Animals - Art Gallery of Alberta
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The <strong>Alberta</strong> Foundation for the <strong>Art</strong>s Travelling Exhibition Program<br />
<strong>Art</strong>ist and Curator Biographies/Statements<br />
Jaret Sinclair-Gibson<br />
Jaret Sinclair-Gibson is a Métis artist from Slave Lake, <strong>Alberta</strong> who now makes Edmonton his<br />
home. In 1999, he opened Sun & Moon Visionaries Aboriginal <strong>Art</strong>isan <strong>Gallery</strong> & Studio with the<br />
assistance <strong>of</strong> nine other Aboriginal artists. As a founding member <strong>of</strong> this Aboriginal-owned and<br />
operated business, Jaret has worked hard to build a staff base <strong>of</strong> 10 art administrators, artist<br />
instructors, and Elders, <strong>of</strong>fering art and traditional cultural programming to Edmonton’s<br />
Aboriginal youth, families, schools and community agencies, as well as hosting numerous art<br />
receptions, shows and exhibits in support <strong>of</strong> <strong>Alberta</strong>’s Aboriginal artists and artisans.<br />
Jaret has served two terms as the Youth Representative on the Board <strong>of</strong> the Canadian Native<br />
Friendship Centre, three years on the <strong>Alberta</strong> Friendship Centre Association Youth Council and<br />
one year as the National Association <strong>of</strong> Friendship Centre - <strong>Alberta</strong> Representative. Jaret’s<br />
service to his community has earned him many accolades including the Aboriginal Role Models<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Alberta</strong> <strong>Art</strong> Award in 2008.<br />
Sun & Moon Visionaries Aboriginal <strong>Art</strong>isans Society<br />
Sun & Moon Visionaries is a not-for-pr<strong>of</strong>it organization that has been delivering successful<br />
community-based arts and culture programming to urban Aboriginal youth and artisans since<br />
1999. It is a sacred space in which to receive traditional ancestral teachings and to create<br />
opportunities for the intergenerational sharing <strong>of</strong> knowledge, wisdom and culture, as well as a<br />
place for self expression and participation in cultural ceremonies.<br />
Sun & Moon Visionaries is commitment to supporting the growth and development <strong>of</strong><br />
Aboriginal art and artists in <strong>Alberta</strong>, with specific emphasis on providing Aboriginal youth, artists<br />
and artisans with opportunities to develop as pr<strong>of</strong>essional artists, recognized for their cultural<br />
knowledge, artistic skills and performance abilities.<br />
We believe in the importance <strong>of</strong> culturally relevant and appropriate barrier-free programming that<br />
addresses issues <strong>of</strong> peer mentoring, role modelling, traditional leadership training, and one-onone<br />
support. Our programs include the Aboriginal Cultural <strong>Art</strong> Development Program for<br />
Emerging <strong>Art</strong>ists, the Sacred Self Master <strong>Art</strong>ists Mentoring Program, the Sacred Self Visual <strong>Art</strong><br />
Training Series, Music Recording and Mentorship.<br />
The intent <strong>of</strong> all Sun & Moon Visionaries programming is to improve the economic, social and<br />
personal prospects <strong>of</strong> urban Aboriginal youth and artisans, to provide accessible, communitybased,<br />
culturally relevant support to our urban Aboriginal community, as well as to honour the<br />
voices <strong>of</strong> our Elders, youth and artisan community.<br />
Jaret Sinclair-Gibson<br />
AFA Travelling Exhibition Program, Edmonton, AB. Ph: 780.428.3830 Fax: 780.421.0479<br />
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