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Ursala Hudson
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Ursala Hudson is a talented artist from Alaska. She is an Alaska Native textile artist, graphic designer, and fashion designer. Ursala also enjoys photography and painting. She is well-known for her special weaving style called Chilkat weaving. She creates beautiful items like dance outfits, belts, collars, and earrings using this traditional art form.
About Ursala Hudson
Ursala Hudson has a mixed background. She is part European, part Filipina, and part Alaska Native. Her family is from the Tlingit people, a Native group in Alaska. She belongs to the Raven side of the Tlingit, from her grandmother's clan called T’akdeintaan. This clan started in a place called the Snail House in Hoonah, Alaska.
Ursala's mother, Clarissa Rizal, was also a famous artist and weaver. Ursala grew up in Colorado, not Alaska. This made her wonder if she had the right to weave in traditional Northwest styles. But she slowly began her weaving journey. She recognized her connection to her heritage, even though she lived far away. Ursala started weaving a few years before 2022.
Today, Ursala Hudson lives in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. She is a mother and helps lead her community. She is the president and a founder of Pagosa Peak Open School. This is a special public school in her town.
Amazing Artworks
Ursala Hudson creates many unique art pieces. One of her notable works is Giving Strength Robe from 2019. This project was a team effort. Many Chilkat and Ravenstail weavers from all over North America worked together on it. The idea for this special robe came from Heidi Vantrease. Lily Hope, Deanna Lampe, and Ursala Hudson helped organize the entire project.
Art Shows and Exhibitions
Ursala Hudson's art has been shown in many important exhibitions. Here are some of the places where her work has been displayed:
- 2023: Sharing Honors and Burdens: Renwick Invitational 2023 (2023–24), at the Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Institution.
- 2022: Self-Determined: A Contemporary Survey of Native and Indigenous Artists, at the Center for Contemporary Arts Santa Fe, New Mexico.
- She also participated in the SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market's Shiny Drop Gala Centennial Party.
- 2021: In the Spirit of Contemporary Native Arts (2021), at the Washington State History Museum, Tacoma, Washington.
Awards and Special Honors
Ursala Hudson has received several awards and honors for her artistic talent:
- 2022: She was named an Artist in Business Leadership Fellow by the First Peoples Fund.
- 2022: She was an Artist-in-Residence at IAIA/SHI in Santa Fe from January 20 to February 8.
- 2021: She received the LIFT Early Career Support for Native Artists award from the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation.
- 2021: She won "Best in Show" for her work at In the Spirit of Contemporary Native Arts at the Washington State History Museum.
- 2020: She was a Category Winner in the Tidal Celebration Juried Art Show.
