THE
INDIAN CRAFT SHOP PRESENTS CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY BY
LEO YAZZIE
Artist
of the Month Highlight: June 13-24, 2005
Guest Artist Dates: June 17-18, 2005
(Washington
D.C.) In
June, The Indian Craft Shop will feature works by Navajo
jeweler Leo Yazzie. This award-winning
jeweler has been designing and creating fine jewelry
for more than 30 years. His work in gold and silver features
a combination of traditional and contemporary designs
are inspired by the rug patterns he watched his mother
and grandmother weave when he was young. He sets his
bracelets, rings, necklaces and buckles with stones of
turquoise, red and pink coral, sugilite, lapis, opal
and other quality gemstones. Rich multi-colored inlay
work often highlights larger stones or adds accents to
his designs. His avant-garde work is fitting for today’s
contemporary fashions.
The Shop
will feature Leo’s works from June 13 until June
24. Leo will travel from Flagstaff, Arizona to join the
Shop on Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18, from 12:00
noon until 4:00 pm each day to discuss his art.
Leo Yazzie
is the Highlighted Artist of the Month at The Indian Craft
Shop. The Highlight of the Month Program showcases the
work of an individual artist, craft area or region. Educational
information sheets and artist bios are provided to the
public at the time of each exhibit.
The Indian
Craft Shop, managed by Guest Services, Inc., represents
authentic American Indian arts and crafts from over 50
tribal areas within the United States. The Shop has been
inside the U.S. Department of the Interior since 1938 and
is under historic preservation. For additional information,
call (202) 208-4056
A
photo ID is needed for access to the building.
The public entrance to the U.S. Department of the Interior
is at 18th & C Streets, NW. Handicap Access is available
at 18th & E Streets. The Shop is open Monday through
Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the third Saturday
of each month from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The Interior
Museum across the hall from the Shop is also open to
the public. For information about the Interior Museum
exhibits, programs and mural tours, contact (202) 208-4743.
Indian
Craft Shop
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20240
(202) 208-4056
IndianCraftShop@GuestServices.com
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