We are chairing a session at CAA (1997) in New York and are especially
interested in the participation of Native American artists.   Please forward
this message to any and all who might be interested in participating.

*Call for papers*

Session at the College Art Association 85th Annual Conference, New York,
February 12-February 15, 1997

Visualizing History in Contemporary Native North American Art

In this session, we will examine the representation of history in works by
contemporary Native North American artists.  These works serve to make visible
histories that have been stolen or erased, and as a counter-discourse to the
non-native periodization of Native American history as a narrative of
post-contact decline and contemporary renascence.  Such non-native accounts
deny the on-going colonization of native peoples and lands in the present, and
successful native strategies for resisting colonization.  Papers are welcome
which focus on Native North American artists working in any media.
Interdisciplinary papers are especially welcome.  Panelists should consider
history in its broadest sense.  Papers might explore issues such as history as
an aspect of self-determination, the relationship of personal
(autobiographical) history to tribal, national and global histories, or the
commodification of Native American history.  We welcome the participation of
artists, art historians and scholars in related fields.

Please include the following items when submitting proposal:  (1) preliminary
abstract of 1 to 2 double-spaced typed pages; (2) letter explaining interest
and expertise in the topic;  (3) c.v. with home and office addresses and
telephone numbers; (4) completed session participation proposal form, located
at end of the Call for Participation recently mailed to CAA members (if you are
not a member skip this); (5) slides, videos or other documentation of work and
a ssae for the return of same.

****DEADLINE for receipt of proposals: April 10, 1996****

send proposals to:
Michelle Meyers and Jo Ann Woodsum
Women's Studies Program
Dartmouth College
2 Carpenter Hall
H.B. 6038
Hanover, NH 03755
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