Limon
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Contact Information
contact name: Douglas K. Limón
phone: 651-426-8784
email: doug@limonfineart.com
location address:
3731 Little Linden Curve
White Bear Lake MN 55110
open to public: no
mailing address:
3731 Little Linden Curve
White Bear Lake MN 55110
Similar Artists:
Maude Kegg
Kurtis Buffalo www.greatbuffalo.com
Related Organizations:
Fine Art America: douglas-k-limon.artistwebsites.com
Kickstarter Project: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1339520896/the-cradleboard-project
Indian Arts and Crafts Association - Member
4010 Carlisle NE - Suite C Albuquerque, NM 87107
Phone: 505.265.9149 - Fax: 505.265.8251
Email: info@iaca.com
http://www.iaca.com/
Indian Arts and Crafts Board (Source Directory) - Listed
U. S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW, MS 2058-MIB
Washington, DC 20240
1-888-278-3253
http://www.doi.gov/iacb/order/listings/minn.html
Turtle Foundation USA - Member
www.turtle-foundation.org
Southwestern Association for Indian Arts - Member
www.swaia.org
American Indian Chamber of Commerce of New Mexico - Member
www.aiccnm.com
Northside Arts Collective (NAC) - Former Board Member
www.nacarts.org
Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce (MAICC) - Co-Founder/Former Chairman
http://maicc.org/
Experience
I am an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation in Wisconsin. My mother taught me how to bead on a loom at the age of five. She taught me to include an intentional flaw in my beadwork to symbolize that we are all human beings and we all make mistakes...nobody is perfect. All my work includes an intentional flaw. I eventually taught myself the appliqué style of beading. I have experimented with my beadwork over the last 50 years.
After my older brother John J. Lemon, Jr. passed on I received a catalog in the mail addressed to my brother John. The catalog included the Indian Head/Buffalo nickel and inspired me to bead Turtles using the coins on the back of my Turtle designs. I began to bead consistently on a special material incorporating the Indian Head/Buffalo nickel. Each Turtle with the Indian Head/Buffalo nickel created is dedicated to my brother John.
My oldest daughter encouraged me to enter my first art show in 2007. It was the Spiritual Art Show in Minneapolis. I won the Honorable Mention Award. I have since been honored with other awards. My work is collected as often by lovers of contemporary art as by those specializing in Authentic Native American Fine Art.
My work is an expression of the spirituality of ancient traditions and a culture that has survived thousands of years. My Turtle images combine beadwork with a variety of objects such as pins, buttons, ivory, stone, and porcupine quills. I bead on a variety of papers using a one-needle technique. My artwork is an expression based on the rich Native American culture, especially of the Ojibwe and the Oneida Nations, combined with the influence of contemporary materials and ideals of the modern world.
I began to sign my artwork Limón in honor of my grandfather Gavino Limón in the 90’s. My wife Rachel and I legally changed our name to Limón in November of 2008 before the birth of our fourth child Gavino Joseph Limón. Our three oldest children are Jaime Elizabeth Lemon-Witt, Douglas K. Lemon, Jr. and Ashlee Taylor Lemon.
I am a Collection in Focus Guide for the galleries of the Americas at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA).
Special orders and commissions accepted.
Archival prints are available for all originals.
Awards
2012 Oneida Fellowship Recipient made possible by Oneida Nation Arts Program (ONAP) & Wisconsin Arts Board (WAB); Oneida Nation
2012 Minnie Jackson Lifetime Achievement Award by the Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture and Lifeways; The Ziibiwing Center is owned and operated by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, Mount Pleasant, MI.
2012 Second Place - Monarch Butterfly Cradleboard, Woodland Indian Art Show, Oneida Nation
2012 Minnesota State Arts Board - Folk and Traditional Arts Grant - The Bandolier Bag
2012 Featured Artist 2012 17th Osseo Area Schools Indian Education Day & Wacipi, Osseo, MN
2011 People's Choice - Woodland Indian Art Show, Oneida Nation
2011 First Place - Cradleboard, Woodland Indian Art Show, Oneida Nation
2011 Featured Artist 2011 16th Osseo Area Schools Indian Education Day & Wacipi, Osseo, MN
2011 Minnesota State Arts Board - Folk and Traditional Arts Grant - The Cradleboard Project
2010 Second Place - Moccasins, Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, MN
2010 Third Place - Beaded Necklace, Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, MN
2010 Featured Artist 2010 15th Osseo Area Schools Indian Education Day & Wacipi, Osseo, MN
2009 First Place - Cradleboard, Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, MN
2009 Group Exhibitor Invitational Award -Waasa Inaabidaa, Powderhorn Art Fair, Minneapolis
2009 Featured Artist 2009 14th Osseo Area Schools Indian Education Day & Wacipi, Osseo, MN
2009 Honorable Mention, Spirtual Art Show, Minneapolis, MN
2009 3rd Place, Raveling Mercies: Advent in Fiber & Fabric, Mpls, MN
2008 2nd Place, Diversified Art Forms, 7th Indigenous Peoples Art Market, Mt. Pleasant, MI
2008 Best New Artist, Indian Summer Festival, Milwaukee, WI
2008 Best in Show - Spring Art Party!, Minneapolis, MN
2008 Featured Artist 2008 13th Osseo Area Schools Indian Education Day & Wacipi, Osseo, MN
2008 American Indian Family Empowerment Program Awards Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation Grant
2007 1st Place-Mixed Media, Spring Expo, Leech Lake Tribal College/Bemidji State University, Leech Lake Reservation
2007 Honorable Mention, Spiritual Art Festival, Minneapolis, MN
Exhibitions/Performance History
2012 The Woodland Indian Art Show, Oneida Nation
2012 The Ojibwe Cradleboard, Madeline Island Museum, WI
2012 17th Osseo Area Schools Indian Education Day & Wacipi, Osseo, MN
2012 "Turtle Voices", Nativity, Fellowship Hall, Minneapolis, MN
2012 "Turtle Voices", Trickster Gallery, Schaumberg, IL
2011 Madeline Island Museum, WI
2011 DiverseWorks!, Houston TX
2011 16th Osseo Area Schools Indian Education Day & Wacipi, Osseo, MN
2011 Spiritual Art Show, Minneapolis, MN
2011 Penny George Institute for Health and Healing, Minneapolis, MN
2011 12th Annual American Indian Art Scholarship Exhibit, University of Wisconsin - Superior, WI
2011 42nd Avenue Station, Minneapolis, MN
2011 Plymouth Congregational Church, Minneapolis, MN
2011 The Woodland Indian Art Show, Oneida Nation
2010 Northrop Auditorium, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
2010 The Edge Center, Big Fork, MN
2010 Lawton Gallery, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI
2010 Madeline Island Museum, WI
2010 11th Annual American Indian Art Scholarship Exhibit, University of Wisconsin - Superior, WI
2010 15th Osseo Area Schools Indian Education Day & Wacipi, Osseo, MN
2010 Spiritual Art Show, Minneapolis, MN
2010 This is Displacement, Tulsa, OK
2010 Center for Harmonius Living & Living Waters Market, Minnetonka, MN
2010 Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) Foot in the Door, Minneapols, MN
2010 This is Displacement: Native Artists Consider the Relationship Between Land and Identity, Anchorage, AK
2010 Bird x Bird 2010, Minneapolis, MN
2009 Hokah! Ten Years of art at Ancient Traders Gallery, Minneapolis, MN
2009 Papa's Deli Gallery, Minneapolis, MN
09-10 The Phipps Center for the Arts & Hudson Hospital Arts Program, Hudson, WI
2009 Minnesota State Fair, St. Paul, MN
2009 Powderhorn Art Fair, Minneapolis
2009 Basilica of St. Mary, Minneapolis, MN
2009 Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, Minneapolis, MN
2009 Lutheran Church of the Reformation, St Louis Park, MN
2009 Woodland Indian Art Show & Market, Oneida Nation
2009 TC Pride Festival, Minneapolis, MN
2009 Coloplast Grand Opening, World Headquarters, Minneapolis, MN
2009 Art A Whirl, Minneapolis, MN
2009 Earth Day @ AVEDA, World Headquarters, Blaine, MN
2009 St. Paul Art Crawl
2009 14th Osseo Area Schools Indian Education Day & Wacipi, Osseo, MN
2009 Spiritual Art Show, Minneapolis, MN
2009 Blue a Studiopolis Group Show, Mpls., MN
2009 Honor the Earth Art Gallery, Healthy Living Expo, Mpls., MN
2008 Twice the Gift Show, Gaviidae Common II, Mpls., MN
2008 Raveling Mercies: Advent in Fiber & Fabric, Mpls., MN
2008 Holiday Magic: The Goddess of Glass & Friends Unique Gift Boutique, Mpls., MN
2008 Claybuddies Annual Holiday Sale, Mpls., MN
2008 NEMAA 9th Annual Fall Fine Arts Show, Mpls., MN
2008 Medtronic Native American Month Exhibit, World Headquarters, Mpls., MN
2008 AVEDA Breast Cancer Fundraiser at AVEDA World Headquarters, Blaine, MN
2008 MN Indian Business Conference, Prairie Island Indian Community, MN
2008 Healthy Living Expo, Hopkins, MN
2008 PEACE Ball, Minneapolis, MN
2008 7th Indigenous Peoples Art Market, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, Mt. Pleasant, MI
2008 Minneapolis Foundation
2008 American Indians 101 - American Indian Center, St. Cloud State University, MN
2008 Indian Summer Festival, Milwaukee, WI
2008 SALON 300: Hopkins Center for the Arts, Hopkins, MN
2008 3rd Annual FLOW: Northside Arts Crawl, Mpls., MN
2008 Leech Lake 4th of July Powwow, Leech Lake Reservation
2008 Leech Lake Tribal College Native American Art Fair, Leech Lake Reservation
2008 Art in the Garden, Minneapolis, MN
2008 Spring Art Party!, Minneapols, MN
2008 Art-A-Whirl, Minneapolis, MN
2008 Pratt School Indian Education Day, Minneapolis, MN
2008 Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center, Minneapolis, MN
2008 13th Osseo Area Schools Indian Education Day & Wacipi, Osseo, MN
2008 Earth Day at AVEDA World Headquarters, Blaine, MN
2008 National Indian Gaming Association Trade Show, San Diego, CA
2008 Raptor Center Open House, University of Minnesota
2008 Pierre Bottineau Library, Minneapolis, MN
2008 Spiritual Art Show, Minneapolis, MN
2008 Healthy Living Expo, Minneapolis Convention Center, MN
2008 AZ Gallery, St. Paul, MN
2008 The Ancient Traders Gallery, Minneapolis, MN
2007 Basilica of St. Mary, Minneapolis, MN
2007 Lutheran Church of the Reformation, St Louis Park, MN
2007 Bishop's Hall Gallery St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral, Minneapolis, MN
2007 Spring Expo, Leech Lake Tribal College and Bemidji State University, Cass Lake, MN
2007 Mille Lacs Museum and Trading Post, Mille Lacs, MN
2007 Spiritual Art Show, Minneapolis, MN
Collections
2009 Coloplast World Headquarters, Minneapolis, MN Permanent Collection
2008 Medtronic World Headquarters, Fridley, MN Permanent Collection
2008 Leech Lake Tribal College, Leech Lake Reservation
Various private collections in Minneapolis/St. Paul metro, the United States, and Indian Country
Commissioned by the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) to design their 2007 Christmas card
Galleries
Birch Bark Books
2115 West 21st Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-374-4023
info@birchbarkbooks.com
http://birchbarkbooks.com/bbb/index.html
Bois Forte Heritage Museum
1500 Bois Forte Road
Tower, MN 55790
218-753-6017
boisforte.com/divisions/heritage_center.htm
Che We Gift Shop
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe #6280
Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW
Cass Lake, MN 56633
218-335-8312
Madeline Island Museum
Wisconsin Historical Society
P. O. Box 9, La Pointe, WI 54850
Phone: 715-747-2415
http://www.madelineislandmuseum.org/
Mille Lacs Indian Museum
43411 Oodena Dr.
Onamia, MN 56359
Phone: 320-532-3632
www.mnhs.org/places/sites/mlim/
millelacs@mnhs.org
Center for Harmonius Living & Living Waters Market
12201 Minnetonka Blvd.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-938-1929
www.livingwatersmarket.com
Morell's Chippewa Trading Post
301 Bemidji Ave. NW
218-751-4321
www.morellstradingpost.com
Mystic Lake Hotel & Casino Gift Shop
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd.
Prior Lake, MN 55372
952-445-9000
www.mysticlake.com
Northland Visions
1113 E Franklin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-872-0390
www.northlandvisions.com
Northwoods NiiJii Enterprise Community, Inc.
602 Peace Pipe Road / P.O. Box 786
Lac du Flambeau WI 54538-0786
715-588-9325
www.niijii.org
Ojibwe Custom Beadwork
Wendy Roy
PO Box 318
White Earth, MN 56591
telephone (218) 310-9019
www.ojibwecustombeadwork.com/
Palace Casino Hotel
6280 Upper Cass Frontage Rd NW
Cass Lake MN 56633
1.800.228.6676
www.palacecasinohotel.com
Shooting Star Casino
777 Casino Drive
Mahnomen, MN 56557
800-453-7827
http://www.starcasino.com
Treasure Island Resort & Casino
5734 Sturgeon Lake Road
Welch, MN 55089
1-800-222-7077
http://www.treasureislandcasino.com/
The Goddess of Glass & Friends
2205 Lowry Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
612-327-0283
www.thegoddesofglass.com
Woodland Indian Crafts
Minneapolis American Indian Center
1530 E. Franklin Ave.
612-874-7766
Ziibiwing Center
of Anishinabe Culture & Lifeways
6650 E. Broadway
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
989-775-4745
http://www.sagchip.org/ziibiwing/
Publications
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lawtongallery/5062530449/in/set-72157625122244126/
http://www.dulceyheller.com/wordpress/doug-limon-american-indian-artist/
http://www.iicoc.com/entrepreneur_july_10
http://www.presspubs.com/articles/2010/08/31/white_bear_press/news/doc4c7d787302ef1904360950.txt
http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/living/artsandentertainment/Husband-and-wife-artist-team-say-volunteering-gives-back-99054479.html
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2010/08/02/mia-has-new-native-american-tour-guides
http://www.sagchip.org/ziibiwing/aboutus/pdf/BioBook08.pdf
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2010/07/29/franklin-avenue-gets-new-art-gallery
http://www.iaca.com/?category=A
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2010/02/11/ancient-traders-gallery-closes-all-my-relations-arts-move
2009 Lenten Devotional Booklet for Lutheran Association for Missionaries and Pilots - U.S
Thank you Doug for you quick reply. I am sure all the details are being taken care of with St.Cloud State University (SCSU). It is always a pleasure to refer you because of your quick response and attention to detail. Have a good day and I send prayers that your artwork touches the ones who are lucky enough that get to experience it!
Ramona Kitto Stately
Secondary Indian Education
Program Coordinator
St. Cloud Times
Star Tribune
City Pages
The Rake Magazine
Doug,
Thank you so much for all your efforts. Your work is beautiful.
Sincerely,
Mellisa F.
AVEDA - 2008
Doug,
Your work is unique and top quality. Hope you are doing well.
Miigwech (Thanks),
Jodell Meyer
Program Supervisor
Minnesota Historical Society
Mille Lacs Indian Museum & Trading Post - 2007
Biographical Information
Country of Citizenship:
United States
Birth Place:
Milwaukee
Gender:
Male
Active Place:
Minnesota
Minnesota County:
Ramsey
Artist Information
Roles
Bead Artist