Winners of Red Earth art competition named

 

Published: June 19, 2010

Shawnee painter wins top prize

An oil-on-canvas portrait of a Cheyenne elder and former "dog soldier,” a military organization within the tribe, received the Grand Award for best in show Friday at the 24th annual Red Earth Festival's juried art competition.

"Eagle Dog,” priced at $25,000, was painted by Seminole artist Gary Montgomery of Shawnee. "I'm stunned. This is the biggie. ...


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