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An Old Time Plains Fight Courtesy of Frederic Remington Art Museum, Ogdensburg NY Dragoons Courtesy of Frederic Remington Art Museum, Ogdensburg NY	Previous Artists 2008 Leather Artisans The Leather Artisan custom handcrafts, from the highest quality domestic leathers, a wide variety of handbags, belts, men’s and women’s wallets, moccasins and briefcases. We’ve been making quality leather products for over 25 years. Our customers, from all over the world, recognize and appreciate our reputation for quality, service, value, and our attention to detail. We know once you’ve seen our work that you will not be disappointed! 2007 Kim Keller Since 1980, Kim has displayed various handcrafted items through her business “Keller Country.” She is currently making artistic wall hangings that include traditional designs with contemporary colors and a modern twist. Included in her work are techniques such as appliqué, foundation piecing, free motion quilting, reverse appliqué, and patchwork. 2006 Linda Cecelia Jackson Linda Cecelia Jackson first started making baskets in 1998. Linda practices a centuries old tradition, handed down by the Iroquois Indians from the late 1700s. She also teaches classes to preserve this art form among her native people. The making of a basket is a complicated process, involving a number of people in the community. First the black ash tree is selected and cut down. The bark is then stripped from the tree. Pounding the length of the log with the back of an axe head causes thick splints to separate at the annual rings. Thinner splints are created by splitting the splint with a knife. The use of sweetgrass requires additional labor for the gathering, cleaning, and weaving of the sweetgrass into a braid. Color can also be incorporated into the design process, creating intricate works of art. Linda has practiced her art under the expert guidance of Mae Bigtree, a well-known basket maker of Akwesasne. Linda has been creating baskets to continue the tradition of this Mohawk art form among her people of Akwesasne. Linda currently teaches basketry and crafts at the Akwesasne Museum, and her art works are displayed at the Akwesasne Museum in Hogansburg, NY and the Iroquois Museum in Howes Cave, NY. 2005 Tom Phillips Tom Phillips is a celebrated artist in the Northern New York region. He is a master furniture maker, and he creates a unique Adirondack-style and rustic furniture. He uses native woods and twigs to create chairs and other custom pieces. He is a winner of the TAUNY (Traditional Arts in Upstate New York) Heritage Award and he has been featured in their “Meet the Masters” publication and program. Tom has been selected for the Remington Festival as the featured artist because of his fine craftsmanship, unique art form and the authentic North Country-style art which he produces. He is also a great storyteller and one who will stand out as a great demonstrator of his art. Remington Arts Festival Home	Mountain Man Courtesy of Frederic Remington Art Museum, Ogdensburg NY The Last March Courtesy of Frederic Remington Art Museum, Ogdensburg NY
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