The partnership to strengthen Northwest Coast Arts programming and degree tracks in higher education

Abstract

The partnership between the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) and UAS to strengthen Northwest Coast Arts programming and degree tracks in higher education. The presenters will speak about the vision behind the partnership, and opportunities that are currently available and in the works for people who wish to pursue a degree with Northwest Coast (NWC) Arts as their emphasis. To give the audience a small taste of what is at the heart of the NWC Arts programming at SHI, UAS, and IAIA, a portion of the session will include a condensed sample introduction to formline-design presented by award winning artist and IAIA/UAS Adjunct instructor Robert Mills.