Calvin Hunt (artist) facts for kids

Calvin Hunt RCA (born 1956, Kwakiutl) is a Canadian First Nations artist from Fort Rupert, British Columbia. The Kwakiutl are part of the larger nation Kwakwaka'wakw.

Who is Calvin Hunt?

Calvin Hunt is a famous artist from Canada. He was born in 1956. He is part of the Kwakiutl people, who are a First Nations group. His home is in Fort Rupert, British Columbia. The Kwakiutl are also part of a bigger group called the Kwakwaka'wakw.

Early Life and Learning

Calvin Hunt comes from a family of important people. His ancestor was George Hunt. George Hunt was a Tlingit ethnologist. This means he studied different cultures and people.

When Calvin was a teenager, he learned from his second cousin. His cousin was Tony Hunt. Tony Hunt was also a well-known artist and carver. Calvin learned many skills from him.

His Art and Achievements

Calvin Hunt is a talented woodcarver. He creates amazing art from wood. He even has his own art gallery. This is where people can see and buy his beautiful carvings.

He was also made a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts. This is a special group for important Canadian artists. It shows how much his art is respected.