AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS INSTITUTE
Summer 2007
Roger McKinney - Kickapoo
AB 111 / 480-423-6339
roger.mckinney@sccmail.maricopa.edu
I am a member of the Kickapoo Nation of Kansas and I am also known by my traditional American Indian name of Sinnagwin which I sign my artwork. I received my B.A. Degree from Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa and my M.F.A. from the American University in Washington, D.C. I started selling my artwork by the time I was in Junior High School and have shown my work throughout the United States and now have my work in several public places, CD covers, posters and collections. My work can be found in the Prophets Town Museum, Minnietrista Cultural Center, Los Dos Molinos Restaurant, and Arizona Community Foundation to name a few. I have been a guest lecturer, presenter, and artist in resident in several places throughout the U.S. I have been involved with American Indian Education for the most part of my past twenty years throughout the U.S.
I started in the American Indian Programs at SCC in 1996 as a Program Advisor and then moved to the position of Interim Director of American Indian Programs in fall 2000. In the fall of 2001 I moved into the SCC Art Department as a One-Year-Only through the Faculty In Pilot Progress program. I was hired as a new Residential Art Faculty in the fall of 2002 at SCC where I now reside. One of the things I love the most is teaching in the classroom and helping other students achieve their dreams.
The American Indian Arts Institute (AIAI) at SCC will focus on the development of American Indian student artists and American Indian art instructors. Classes offered include Art Beyond the Classroom and Monoprinting. Non Native American students may also enroll in these classes. To sign up for the program or for more information contact Roger at 480-423-6339.
We're looking for adventure seekers who value art and want to connect with indigenous peoples. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of art forms that have been influenced by Native American artisans.
Art Beyond the Classroom - ART 105 Section 0830, 1 credit, Staff
Monoprinting - ART 259 Section 0831, 3 credtis, Damian Charette
contact the American Indian Program for further information
SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Scottsdale Community College is a public community college located on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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