Jean Humke
Sculpture Artist

Jean completed a 6 week residency in Oneida, Wisconsin, working on a public art project with Oneida Indian teens. This project was funded with the "Challenge America: Positive Alternatives for Youth," grant from the National Endowments for the Arts.

The teens contributed to the sculpture from conception through drafts, planning, and building. The unvieling ceremony was held July 12, 2001.

The sculpture resembles a traditional longhouse with a modern twist. The central hallway of the longhouse features 8

The building phases:

The Apprentices:
Louis Cottrell, Michael Dickenson
Eric Doxtater, John Hensley
Gabrielle Metoxen, Isaiah Skenandore,
Tony Smith, and Ricky Torres

Jean Humke has a B.F.A. from the Minneapolis College of Arts and Design, 1986. Jean has worked in many community arts residencies and many prestigious public art projects.

Andrew Drury—Millennium Artist

Recognized as one of the premier drummers, composers, and educators in the Pacific Northwest, Andrew Drury completed a 6 month residency in August with the Oneida Nation Arts Program. Working with the tribal school and various committee groups Andrew showed his love for drumming, jazz, and composition. The project "The Beat of The New Millennium", was funded by the MidAtlantic Arts Foundation and the NEA as part of the prestigious Artist and Communities program.

Andrew Drury at a recording session for the CD: Best of a New Millennium.

Left: Andrew Drury with Oneida community member Ted Skenandore.