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The 40th National Cowboy Poetry Gathering—Be the Poem. Be the Song. 
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The Stories Behind the Art
Friday January 31, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Elko Convention Center - Turquoise Room
Join Native American artists Kevin Jones, Jack Malotte, R. James Shoshone, and Chief Phillip Whiteman Jr. as they talk about their art and discuss the importance of creativity in their lives. They’ll reminisce and swap stories, revealing insights into their artistic inspirations and how their cultural backgrounds inform their work. As they share stories of personal experiences that have shaped their creative journeys, they explore the role of art in expressing identity and connecting with community.  
Artists & Special Guests
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Kevin Jones

M. Kevin Jones, of Washoe/Pima ancestry, specializes in acrylic painting, pen and ink, and traditional crafts as well as creating silver jewelry. His designs are featured on the  Alpine County flag, the Diamond Valley Elementary School mascot, and various Washoe tribal logos, including... Read More →
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Jack Malotte

Jack Malotte, a Western Shoshone and Washoe artist, combines wry humor with serious subjects, rethinking historical narratives and myths of the American West. His work explores the landscapes of the Great Basin and contemporary Native political issues, focusing on environmental and... Read More →
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James Shoshone

R. James Shoshone, Jr. was raised Washoe and is a member of the Timbisha Shoshone, based in Owyhee, Nevada, on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation. A renowned buckaroo, James has worked on many of the Great Basin’s legendary ranches, including the 25, Cross Ranch, IL Ranch, Spanish... Read More →
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Friday January 31, 2025 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Elko Convention Center - Turquoise Room
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