Measure of Excellence

This unprecedented publication from a juried art show features the best in Native American artists & their art from the Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, held annually each August in Gallup, New Mexico. This book documents the Best In Category & Best In Class winners in each of the nine classes: Navajo Rugs, Kachina Dolls, Jewelry & Flatware, Pottery, Cultural Crafts, Juvenile Creations, Paintings, & Sculpture. This premier edition of a planned annual series offers all who are interested in Indian art, from the novice buyer to the serious collector, biographical information on the artists & an historical record of fine Indian art. The Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial is one of the oldest & most authentic Ceremonials in the world, established in 1922. The juried art show draws more than 1100 artists & over $2.6 million in entries & is considered by artists, collectors & buyers to be the most prestigious Indian art show in the world. The rules for competition require that the artists must be Native American & able to document heritage & that the artwork must be all handmade. The judges are well known as experts in their fields & painstakingly scrutinize all entries for eligibility.Measure of Excellence, with ISBN 9780963186805 and ISBN 0963186809.