Jerry Whitehead, Cree from the James Smith First Nation, Saskatchewan has been inspired by Native Dancers.

"My Mom's colourful braided rugs and native dancers inspired me in early childhood. The focus of powwows and powwow dancers forms the basis of much of my work."

He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Regina (Indian Art - SIFC, now the First Nations University of Canada) in 1983.  He also received a BFA from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Halifax in 1987.

Throughout the years, Jerry has been involved in various public art projects, as well as Public Art and Exhibition Coordinator, Workshop Leader, Illustrator and Teaching Assistant.

One Person Exhibitions:

• Britannia Library Gallery, Vancouver, BC 2003

• Vancouver Court House, Vancouver, BC 2000

• American Indian Art Show, Pasadena, CA 1997

• Ace Gallery, Salt Spring Island, BC 1995

Public Art:

• The Gathering Place

• Saskatoon Children's Centre

• St. Mary's School, Saskatoon, SK

• 425 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC

• Community Voices Community Walls, Vancouver

• Orcas in the City, Vancouver, BC www.orcasinthecity.com (and most recent a spin-off of these being the Spirit Bear project)

Commissions:

• University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK

• Summer Pops Symphony at Cable Wharf, Halifax, NS

• James Smith Band Community School, Saskatoon, SK

Contact Jerry at:

Vancouver, BC

604-251-1339 or 604-716-1339

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Last revised: September 7, 2008