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Lee-Ann Martin
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| Nationality | Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, Canadian |
| Occupation | artist, author, curator |
Lee-Ann Martin is a talented Mohawk art curator and writer. She helps share the amazing art of Indigenous artists with the world.
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About Lee-Ann Martin
Lee-Ann Martin was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is a member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte. This is a First Nation community in Ontario.
Lee-Ann Martin's Career
What a Curator Does
A curator is like a storyteller for art. They choose artworks and arrange them in a special way for an exhibition. They also write about the art and artists. Lee-Ann Martin has been a very important curator.
Working with Art Galleries
Lee-Ann Martin used to be the Curator of Contemporary Canadian Aboriginal Art. This was at the Canadian Museum of History. She also led the art department at the Mackenzie Art Gallery in Regina. This was from 1998 to 2000.
Highlighting Indigenous Artists
In 2018, Lee-Ann Martin organized a special art show. It was called Resilience. This exhibition featured 150 art pieces by Indigenous women artists. Their art was shown on billboards all across Canada. This helped many people see their amazing work.
Awards and Recognition
In 2019, Lee-Ann Martin received a big honor. She was given a Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts. This award is for people who have made a huge difference in Canadian art. She earned it for her outstanding work.
