Leonard Peltier Exhibit October 22-November 29, 2009

In La Peña's Theater: The artwork of Native American activist, political prisoner and six-time Noble Peace Price nominee, Leonard Peltier. Curated by Bird Levy Strain. La Peña Cultural Center and Polu Manu Productions proudly presents:The artwork of Native American political prisoner Leonard Peltier. The highly-praised artwork of Native American activist, Leonard Peltier will be exhibited in Berkeley's La Peña theater from October 19 until November 30, 2009.

Upcoming Exhibitions

October 1, Dia De los Muertos Show at CantinaSF, 580 Sutter Street, SF 6-9 PM  artists include:  Shawn Griggs, Emilia Garcia, Emmanuel Montoya, Anita DeLuccio and Juan Fuentes, Refreshments served (www.cantinasf.com)

October 2: 10th Annual Prison Art Show at Pier 5 Law, 506 Broadway @ Columbus from 6-9PM, Native American Activist and Political Prisoner Leonard Peltier's work will be included in a group show of inmates from Penitentiaries around the country, hosted by J. Tony Serra, Refreshments served (www.Pier5law.com)

October 16: "Skulls" Show  at 1AM/SF Gallery on 6th & Howard, Shawn Griggs will be part of a group show, three new paintings and one of Shawn's signature surfboards will be featured.  Opening from 6-9, Refreshments served  (www.1AMSF.com)

October 15-November 5: Dia de los Muertos at Puerto Alegre on Valencia btwn 16th & 17th, works by Shawn Griggs and Emilia Garcia

Follow Up to the Leonard Peltier Exhibit in San Francisco

Click here for photos from the Leonard Peltier Exhibit in the "featured Artists" section of this site under "Leonard Peltier".  

Leonard Peltier Exhibit May 22-June 6

IN THE WARRIOR SPIRIT - BENEFIT ART EXHIBIT AND AUCTION

Opening Reception:  Friday, May 22, 2009 6-9 pm

Art Auction Closing Night:  Saturday, June 6, 2009 6-9 pm

BTTP Gallery, 1110 Howard Street, San Francisco

Click on this link for show details: Back to the Picture/SOMA Gallery's website    

Please come to this first ever Benefit Art Exhibit and Auction for Native American Activist and Political Prisoner, Leonard Peltier.  The event will include special performances, speeches, food and drink. Leonard is currently incarcerated at the Federal Penitiary in Lewisburg, PA for his 35th year.   All proceeds from this exhibit will go to the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee in North Dakota.  This non profit organization is run by Leonard's sister Betty Ann Peltier-Salano and his niece Kari Ann Cowen.  Kari will be a guest speaker at the opening reception.  Also speaking will be Michael Kuzma, Leonard's attorney for the past 25+ years.   So many people have come together to support this event, they have lent their time and talent because they believe in the struggle that Leonard has been dealing with since the events of June 26, 1975 changed Leonards life forever.

Visit www.whoisleonardpeltier.info if you would like to know more facts about Leonard's case.    It has been my privilege to work with Betty and Kari from North Dakota, it has been their dedication to Leonard's case that planted the seed for this show and the long time loyalty of many other supporters here in the bay area that brought it all together.  Many thanks to Pennie Opel Plant who is organizing the benefit auction on June 6 and to renowned Native American artist Michael Horse who will be the auctioneer for that event, their commitment to the bay area Indigenous Community is legendary.