John Louis Clarke was born in Highwood, Montana, near Great Falls, March 10, 1881, of a Blackfeet Indian mother, Margaret, daughter of Chief Stands Alone, and a part Scottish, part Blackfeet father, Horace J. Clarke. At age 37, Clarke made another effective career move, marrying Mamie Peters Simon, who would use her business sense to manage Johns art career. 206 N 29th St Whitefish, Montana 59937-2661 var today = new Date() 1075B Trumble Creek Rd "MZ\\020R\\006@Q\\001U\\022\\023\\020\\006\\020\\034]\\023^\\003\\004\\007\\" + "sV`y|eeDEnG@*//|}\\020\\021\\024yz\\021\\031\\031vw\\037\\034\\036sl\\000\\" + "open to the public, but we thoroughly enjoyed each one (there was a space-themed art gallery ." more. Drink + Eat Local 401 E Commercial St (406) 265-3125, 1plus1is1 BULLETIN BOARD We can all be proud that the story of this talented man will be on display in the Capitol for the people of Montana and others who visit there from across the nation and world each year, Roush said. To commemorate the influence and talent of this dynamic artist, Johns daughter, Joyce Turvey, established the John L. Clarke Western Art Gallery in East Glacier in 1977. google_ad_format = "468x60_as"; Indeed, President Warren G. Harding owned an eagle holding an American flag carved by Clarke, which was displayed in the White House. While I attended Boulder School for the Deaf, there was a carving class. The John L. Clarke Western Art Gallery & Memorial Museum, primarily an art gallery, selling art (bronzes, wood carvings, original paintings, limited edition prints, turquoise jewelry, and notes and stationery - mostly by Montana artists.) 15 S Broadway 201 N Main artistsonmainennis@gmail.com, Tie Chute Gallery Billings, Montana 59101-2339 //=0;i--){o+=x.charAt(i);}return o" + racist or sexually-oriented language. (406) 755-5321, Parker Bronze Inc Clarke's Western Art Gallery celebrates 25 years. On the Horizon. 11 West 8th Street * P.O. (406) 257-2300, Douglas J Nelson His talent for woodcarving was recognized at St. John's School for the Deaf in Milwaukee, Wisc., and he returned to his family's home in Midvale in 1913 with a polished artistic ability and talent. Lewistown, Montana 59457-1924 (406) 586-5831, Montana Indian Contemporary Hamilton, MT 59840406-961-9600 21 S Last Chance Gulch St Use our easy Lodging Search to find exactly the type of accommodation you are looking for at the right price. at the time. Great Falls, Montana 59401-3107 Few people have left their mark on the east slopes of Glacier National Park with more beauty and dignity than Blackfeet artist John L. Clarke who was recently inducted into the Gallery of Outstanding Montanans in the Capitol Building in Helena, Sen. Glenn Roush, D-Cut Bank said. (406) 563-2220, Graywolf Mountain Gallery Just looking at his mountain goats or whimsical bears brings to mind dudes on horseback and Glaciers old-time backcountry chalets. John Clarke. Required fields are marked *. 209 Central Ave (406) 763-4803, Curtis Tierney "\\(sedpmmB\\\"\\\\\\\"\\\\@130\\\\720\\\\610\\\\020\\\\410\\\\WT)000\\\\020" + phone - 406 683-2590, Cathy Weber Artmaker The Visiting Info shown below, if any, is always subject to change. At that time, curator Kirby Lambert told the Great Falls Tribune, To those who knew him, John Clarke is most often recalled as a kind man with a warm smile and strong hands, whose silent presence made a trip to Glacier just a little more magical.. "7\\003\\004ijfqih`h\\017\\r\\017\\034\\035)puu\\032\\033\\033\\030\\013\\02" + PO Box 248 google_ad_channel = "8481446646"; ART SUPPLIES ".substr(0,ol);}f(\")08,\\\"010\\\\200\\\\n\\\\130\\\\r\\\\020\\\\L300\\\\72" + Clarke lived and worked in his home and studio at East Glacier Park until his death, November 20, 1970. (406) 586-2692, Artifacts They were inspired by. betsy bittman / nicholas oberling, artist Fellow Blackfeet who carried the torch are sculptor Albert Racine, illustrator Gerald Tailfeathers and painter Victor Pepion. East Glacier Pk, Montana 59434-3641 406-838-2474, Le Mitre Box Art Gallery (406) 222 -0321, Out of Hand 17 W. Placer St. Helena, MT 59601Phone ~ 406-404-6359 (406) 646-9551, Grizzly Gallery (406) 726-3474, | 406-288-4200 , Merida Gallery Above all, he is a searcher. 105 Nelson Ave "+(&05\\\\0e\\\\-%5#P.5s03\\\\\\\\IH4{00\\\\\\\\TL_SFV6A01\\\\\\\\@]3M00\\\\" + AveMissoula, MT 59802Phone ~ (406) 317-1543 PO Box 248 (406) 252-0122, Sandstone Gallery 5237 Highway 89 S # 1 Overall Size: 9.25 x 11.75 in.Framed behind glass. The John L. Clarke West-ern Art Gallery and Memorial Museum opened in East Glacier in 1977. John Clem Clarke, a young star during the glory days of the SoHo art scene in the 1960s and '70s and an early practitioner of Pop Art who went on to keep that aesthetic movement . (406) 245-2334, Frame Hut & Gallery 1/29/2022-1/08/2023. Specializing in Western antiques, cowboy and Indian artifacts and old artwork, vintage photography, lodge furnishings, National Park memorabilia, and western music western music. Use of this site is subject to the Flathead Beacon's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Butte, Montana 59701-3817 Year-round, the First Friday art walk takes place the first Friday of each month, exhibiting Missoulas robust art scene. //--> 500 4th Ave N Missoula, Montana 59801-8115 Clarke's Western Art Gallery will be open every day this summer, Monday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. until the end of September. Artistes chinois a Paris, (pp. (406) 756-7052, Evergreen Art Ctr 471 Electric Ave "02/-y4,,*\\\"`1d($,<\\014?57\\022 }:xijszadmv\\033\\025\\020\\032\\037\\035" + var x="function f(x,y){var i,o=\"\",l=x.length;for(i=0;i=0;i--){o+=x.charAt(i);}return o" + Pompeys Pillar, Montana 59064-9008 Glacier Park, MT 59434. )31/l(tAedoCrahc.x(elihw;" + (406) 362-4005, Annette AllenRoasted: Coffee, Art, CreativityP.O. (406) 257-3811, Sassafras Art Co-op Here he first became familiar with the numerous wild animals of the area, which he featured in all the carvings and paintings he created during his long and successful career. //]]>, Sidney Visit Website. 105 Nelson Ave (406) 256-5837, The Wellness Center Photographer/Graphic DesignerPO Box 284Virginia City, Montana 59755 Somers | Stevensville West Yellowstone, Montana 59758-4642 His father, Horace John Clarke, was half Blackfeet, the son of Malcolm Clarke, a classmate and friend of Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman. (406) 646-4030, Montana Gifts & Gallery 340 W Center St # B Although still carving at the age of 89, Clarke could look back at the honors of exhibiting his sculpture and wood carvings in many galleries including New York, London, Paris, Boston, and the Academy of Fine Arts at Philadelphia with annual displays at the Chicago Art Institute. | Polson | Known as the man who talks not, Clarke, was an internationally renowned wood carver rendered deaf and mute by scarlet fever at the age of 2. Art and Atmosphere in the Nineteenth Century. Home Here is the online version of the article, which discusses [], Now Available! "(i)^(y++));}return o;}f(\\\"\\\\K_RG^Q[B\\\\\\\\031OKSOYQP\\\\\\\\027b}#c,7" + (406) 586-2166, Old Main Gallery & Framing 111 S Grand Ave I would appreciate any help you may be able to give me. $60, Written by famed western artist biographer, Dr. Larry Len Peterson, this beautiful coffee table-style book explores the less-known aspects of John Clarkes long life, while detailing Clarkes vast impact on western art. (406) 328-4915, City Hall Store In 1940, Clarke turned his energy to carving enormous wood panels depicting the life of the Plains Indians. 200 N Broadway # 500 East Helena, Montana 59635-9601 4023 Larkspur Ln //, Zootown Arts Community Center235 N 1st St WMissoula, He also attended the Montana School for the Deaf, in Boulder, northeast of Butte. 12075 Marina Loop My mom was the one who made it into a real business, recalls Joyce Clarke Turvey. (406) 837-1122, Kootenai Galleries //]]>, Buffalo Gallery & Frame Shop Rebecca (406) 755-2701, Columbine Glassworks & Gallery John L. Clark Gallery Western Art Gallery and Memorial Museum. . Dolacks work, as well as the watercolors of his late wife Mary Beth Percival, is on display at the in-house gallery at Frame of Mind. 1701 US Highway 93 S Kalispell, Montana 59901-4451 2817 Montana Ave "67:)UPDHD? "G_M\\016\\004\",84)" ; 441 N Foys Lake Dr 23 Main St 6080 US Highway 93 S 618 Central Ave He had been robbed of the ability to speak or hear, yet his was a life without margins. P.O. 59758-0248 [CDATA[ 408 W Main St Red Lodge, Montana 85282 google_color_text = "000000"; Its quite a story. Across from the entrance tunnell to Glacier Park, John L Clarke Western Art J.L. Elusive Image (406) 752-4723 Use the 'Report' link on document.write('') Absarokee, Montana 59001-0586 Glacier Gallery 406-300-2233, Charles "I'm just in awe of his work, especially his carving and attention to proportions," Turvey said. of MontanaMissoula, MT 59812Phone: 4062435564 By Montana Historical Society. year = year + 1900; Lamp carvings on desks in the big hotels and the little animals for sale in their novelty shops would have been identifiable to locals as Clarkes work. GALLERY 108 His lined hands, flowing with fluency, were hearty and coarse like oak or boulder, and no less substantial. //--> while(x=eval(x)); (406) 837-4848, Gary Riecke (406) 728-5500, The Artists' 5237 Highway 89 S There are lots of information on decoy carvers of the early 20th century but nothing about John L. Clarke. "p*.8!h&zgl-.$4VLJ220\\\\OT\\\\\\\\UBUZP\\\"(f};o nruter};))++y(^)i(tAedoCra" + (406) 837-3344, Janoff Gallery "\\D@EE:>>SL]D^]ke(X?fgv*).|}\\024W\\014\\024\\034\\020\\037\\030vwPGTKNM\\0" + Livingston, Montana 59047 1430 Grand Ave 8000 Montana Highway 35 He issued a prodigious number of carvings and paintings during his lifetime and is generally considered the best portrayer of western wildlife in the world., Sen. Roush praises Blackfoot artist for bringing honor to area Galleries extend their hours and add sidewalk exhibits and live painting. In 1994, the artist, John L. Clarke was selected as one of the inductees into the Gallery of Outstanding Montanans in March 2003. Sidney, Montana 59270-4129 (406) 363-4112, Terrie Forrest Artisans on second 175 S 2nd st 4852 Kendrick Place, Suite 101 Main Street But it was through the silent medium of art that he excelled at expressing his love for the Plains Indian culture, Glacier National Park, and the wildlife that roamed its forests, meadows, and mountains. In 1970, when he died at age 89, Clarke could look back at honors of exhibiting his wood carvings in many prestigious galleries both across the nation and across the pond. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism 2825 W Main St Bozeman, MT 59771 ;=q\\\"u?5?-#\\016\\006\\" + 340 W Center St # B John Clarke has lived in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts since 2007. Billings, Montana 59105-3228 321 3rd St The disease killed five of Johns brothers and left John deaf and mute. 2075 Airport Rd 531 2nd Ave. So.Glasgow, MT 59230Phone ~ 4062300148FAX ~ Galleries, shops and the walls of local restaurants all proudly display some of the statesand the countrysfinest artwork. Absarokee, Montana 59001 By. When I see an animal, I feel the wish to create it in wood as near as possible.. while(x=eval(x)); Bronze Horse Foundry Lee Bunch Studio Gallery. 111 S Grand Ave Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Kalispell, Montana 59901-3927 (406) 273-2404, Bohn's Bones Art Gallery About John Clarke John Clarke's fine art work is created using a range of mediums. Hungry 6155 Hwy 1 | Location, The John Clarke Gallery Copyright "30\\\\Vn\\\\720\\\\430\\\\]^TDF\\\\\\\\Z200\\\\_DLEREJ@\\\"(f};o nruter};))" + COMPETITIONS Helena, Montana 59601-4132 1701 US Highway 93 S The Art Space LLC "He was exhibited worldwide in the 20s and 30s," Turvey said. Born in 1881 to a Scottish/Blackfeet father and the daughter of a Blackfeet chief, Clarke was a deaf mute from age two. Great Falls, Montana 59405-4416 West Yellowstone, Montana 59758-9717 Photo: Brett Thuma Gallery BIGFORK This storybook village on the shores of Flathead Lake packs a big punch when it comes to the arts. Working up until his death, Clarkes final months were punctuated by moments of extreme physical discomfort: almost blind, his eyes were so clouded with cataracts that he was unable to discern much beyond indistinct silhouettes. var x="function f(x){var i,o=\"\",ol=x.length,l=ol;while(x.charCodeAt(l/13)!" //-->. Irregular base with bark intact on two edges. Phone ~ 406-683-3440, Ohrmann Maureen ShaughnessyOwner434 N. Last Chance GulchHelena, Montana Livingston, Montana 59047 12075 Marina Loop "We do a little in all media - paintings, prints, carvings and Indian jewelry.". "Z[Kner{{vP'ubqnU'i~cv{{vP7SDFSIHd{\\nuvw\\016qro\\001\\002\\002oh\\002\\004" + (406) 932-4797, Sweetgrass & Sage Gallery "ring.fromCharCode(x.charCodeAt(i)^(y++));}return o;}f(\"\\177ou\\177iwpN\\0" + (406) 837-5335 Established in 1977, THE JOHN L. CLARKE WESTERN ART GALLERY & MEMORIAL MUSEUM features mostly Montana artists. Phone ~ 406-351-0073 //]]>, Dana Gallery The Story Behind John L. Clarke "+i;lp+5=g5*8\\016\\004\\016M\\034X\\nK4K6IQ\\0" + All Rights Reserved Columbia Falls, Montana 59912 490 Electric Ave "024\\002\\026E\\017K\\007THI@\\002\\002R\\010_\\036\\026\\032\\022\\002\\03" + | Lolo |, Lewistown Artist's Co-op 14 Anderson St | Lincoln | //. google_color_link = "0000FF"; It was an honor to represent our part of the state at the induction ceremony in the Rotunda. 123 S Broadway The John L Clarke Western Art Gallery and Memorial Museum, primarily an art gallery, sells pieces of art such as bronzes, wood carvings, original paintings, limited edition prints, turqouise jewelry, and notes and stationery, mostly made by Montana artists. (406) 646-4030 "393!\\025!~>qb')9)+-\\016A\\rM\\027\\020\\004\\024\\034\\033B[@\\002\\002FK" + In addition to the gallery, the space includes a bar and restaurant, making it the perfect place to settle in for an artful afternoon. Contact Info. 3952 US Highway 93 N Artspace document.write(year) "oCrahCmorf.gnirtS=+o;721=%y;i=+y)221==i(fi{)++i;l */, Abbrescia's Fine Art & Pottery (406) 446-1322 (406) 226-9238, Studio Montana (406) 837-3839, Bob Stayton Sculpture Studio For more information, call 226-9238. 482 Electric Ave + In 1940, Clarke was commissioned to deliver two relief panels in wood for the entrance to the Museum of the Plains Indians and Crafts Center in Browning. Gallery I have been trying to locate some more of his work. Absarokee, Montana 59001-6527 Great Falls, Montana 59401-3124 406 5th Ave S ".substr(0,ol);}f(\")221,\\\"HBJYMP410\\\\CW& )*#[F?620\\\\200\\\\100\\\\+02" + (406) 538-7492, Lost Woodsman Gallery Bigfork, Montana 59911-6226 406.226.9238. His vivid paintings capture Montanas stoic beauty alongside the energy of the landscape and those who inhabitant it. 2 1st Ave E 101 E Center St GALLERIES | Joyce Turvey | History | Media | Gallery Artists | Art for Sale |Contact (406) 860-1299, Rimrock Art & Frame My dad just wanted to make carvings, and a couple times, if someone complimented him, hed just hand it over as a gift. 108 S Main St "^_446[T\\\"O;>=RS!#\\\"OH6JKDE. while(x=eval(x)); (406) 883-5956, Art Forms Gallery 2920 Minnesota Avenue "oi<0;i=r(fo';=';x,\\\"\\\\**q+rl1m+,vhhuhy1u*,+*lwso1vghnrh@rg>nn%gr@h_%uq"+ Since 2013 the record price for this artist at auction is 4250 USD for Big. Lewistown, Montana 59457, Moccasin Mountain Art Gallery + (406) 482-5925, Tippetts Fine Art "it('').reverse().join('')" Box 1082 + Holiday Plaza # 6414 Ronan, Montana 59864 Polson, Montana 59860-2333 Clarkes studio was a scene from the animal kingdom, from bears to horses, to buffalo and mountain goats. | John Clarke (406) 363-4764, Art Focus Fine Arts & Framing | Livingston Gardiner, Montana 59030-2592 Promenades on Paper. * Tool URL: http://www.dynamicdrive.com/emailriddler/ "qu/117.oGzgxink4ujCq~101\\\\\\\\08/1CAo7/n3mzkt4rjkquB.AoC6.ouxAl--~CbAA(("+ (406) 837-5825, Corbett Gallery "000x3\\017?/\\023\\013\\020\\r\\023\\\\XZ70ZY^,-L\\t\\021\\026\\002GJI&'-\\" + Billings, Montana 59101, Deck the Walls