Blackfeet Culture Camp | Lodgepole Gallery and Tipi Village
History
The Lodgepole Gallery is located 2 1/4 miles west of Browning, Montana, on US 89; 15 minutes from Glacier National Park.
In 2002, the Lodgepole Gallery was selected by the Four Times Foundation to participate in its fellowship program. The Four Times Foundation supports self-sustaining Native American entrepreneurs who are committed to strengthening their Native communities, cultures, economies, and the sovereignty of Tribal Nations.
In 2009, Lodgepole Gallery & Tipi Village was featured in “100 Greatest Trips,” a Travel & Leisure book highlighting the world’s best travel destinations.
GALLERY OPENING HOURS:
September – May by appointment
June – September (Labor Day)
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Mondays to Saturdays and by appointment
CABIN OPENING:
June – September
Angelika Harden – Norman
Owner
Originally from Hamburg, Germany, Angelika Harden-Norman holds degrees in Physical Therapy and Social Work. Additionally, she earned a degree in art marketing – Creative Arts Enterprise – from Montana State University in Great Falls in 2007. Since 1999, she has managed the Lodgepole Gallery & Tipi Village.
With her photographs, she captures the beauty of Blackfeet country and its culture. They have been published in newspapers, brochures, books about the Blackfeet tipis, travel agencies such as National Geographic’s travel catalogue, on CD covers, and by museums.
Native American art and culture have become the center of her life since she moved to Montana from Hamburg, Germany, in 1999. Her work as a gallery owner is focused on Native American culture and history.
Please visit her art page for more information.
Darrell Norman
(Ee-nees-too-wah-see / Buffalo Body) Founder
Darrell Norman was a traditional artist, dancer, singer and enrolled member of the Blackfeet Tribe. He was also a member of the ancient Blackfeet Thunder Pipe Society and Crazy Dog Society. Darrell received a certificate in Fine Art from the North Seattle Community College and has a degree in professional sales. He studied Blackfeet language and philosophy at the Blackfeet Community College for two years and learned continuously about traditional Blackfeet Indian art forms from elders and other Native American artists. In November 2020 he died at the age of 78.
In 2004 Darrell was honored with the Artist in Business Leadership Award by the First Peoples Fund and in 2002 with Community Spirit Award for his efforts to keep traditional Blackfeet art forms alive. In 2007 he was honored and received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the North Seattle Community College. In recognition of artistic excellence and contribution to the preservation of Montana’s cultural heritage, Darrell was inducted into Montana’s Circle of American Masters in Visual Folk & Traditional Arts by the Montana Arts Council in 2012.
Read Darrell’s letter of introduction by Blackfeet Tribal Chairman
Please visit Darrell Norman’ s pages for further information!
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