First Nations artists exist in every corner of the country. From coast to coast, in the mountains and on the prairies, you’ll find some of the best artists in the world creating stunning masterpieces.
There are so many talented, accomplished artists it would be impossible to introduce you to all of them. But we’re doing our best!
Established and Emerging First Nations Artists
Some First Nations artists, such as Arnold Isbister, are exemplary painters with broad appeal in First Nations communities, Canada and the world. Artists like these two have been working for decades; their work is admired and collected by many.
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Richard Masuskapoe, has been drawing and painting since the age of 10, and his talent is becoming well known to the world at large.
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Cal Arcand is from the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation. He is a true Ambassador for the arts. The images he paints come from the many experiences and opportunities he has had in learning about his First Nations heritage. (read more…)
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Dallas Poundmaker is a rising star in the world of First Nations art. He is talented and deeply committed to his family and his art. His paintings are vibrant and flow with positive energy. (read more…)
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Metis artist Lucille Scott has a unique spin on First Nations art. This accomplished painter has never been content sticking with canvas, preferring to explore the challenges of painting on nature’s surfaces. Read more about the artist and her work. (read more…)
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More information on First Nations Artist, Derek Keenatch…
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More information on First Nations Artist, Cliff Rabbitskin…
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First Nations Artists To Know
Following are the names of many Canadian First Nations artists. Although they may work with different materials and create different types of art, they are all talented and accomplished.
Here, you’ll find information about all kinds of First Nations artists, including:
- Painters
- Beadwork artists
- Stone carvers
- Wood carvers
- Basket weavers
- Birchbark artists
- Antler carvers
- Sculptors
- Jewelry designers
As this site develops, we’ll add more content, including in-depth looks at many of these talented First Nations artists:
| Chuck Sam Jody Broomfield Donald Prince Stewart Jacobs Stan Joseph Russel Williams Rocky Mathias Rick Harry Nathan Lewis Les Nahanne Darren Yelton Jacob Lewis John Joseph Kurtis Antone Pete Charlie Ray Natrall Richard Billy Josh George Erin O’Neil Alex Janvier Robert Muskego Larry Muskego Brian Grandbois Claudette Machatis Joanne Cardinal-Schubert Dale Auger Hubert Whitefish Allen Sapp Lionel Peyachew Gerald McMaster Clara Kennedy Thelma Nighttraveller Alex Janvier Arnold Isbister Lucille Scott Richard Musaskapoe Norval Morisseau Daphne Odjig |
Richard Corbiere Tommy Ashevak Kenejuek Ashevak Harry Mitsima Jim Poitras Ben Campbell Gerald Tailfeathers Roy Henry Vickers Richard Krentz Arnold Aron Jacobs Brian Bob Andy Everson Christina Cox Calvin Hunt Rick Johnson Connie Dickens Gert Robertson Donald Lyle Lancaster Chief Frank Nelson Harold Alfred Noel Brown Stephen Hunt William Barr Richard Thomas Randy Frank Charlie Johnson Alfred Crocker Sandy Johnson Rupert Scow Jr. Mervyn Child John Sharky T. Richard Baker Chris Cook Mark Henderson Geary Cranmer Trevor Hunt Lisa David John Lancaster |
Alfred Seaweed Toni Frank David Mungo Knox Robert Cranmer Debbie Hunt Charles Joseph Sr. David Neel Tony Hunt Jr. Richard Charlie Pamela Mitchell Chief Tony Hunt Nancy Dawson Mike Martin Ross Henderson Gordon Dick Wayne Thomas Lisa Sabbas Earth Eagle Kevin Cranmer Ron LaRochele Tom Hunt Susan Point Paddy Seaweed Norman Seaweed James Taylor Mathew Baker John Henderson George Littlechild Sheryl McKay Russell Tate Bob Boyer Edward Poitras Jerry Whitehead Neal McLeod Mary Longman Dana Claxton Sheila Orr Sherry Farrell Racette |