"Defender of my People"
Courtesy - Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center, Lawton, Oklahoma  

"Whispering Wind"
Courtesy - Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center, Lawton, Oklahoma

The public is invited to view the work of Comanche artist, Tim Tate Nevaquaya, Jan. 7 till Feb. 7.

Since his early childhood, Nevaquaya has sought to learn as much a pssible about his culture.
...At the same time he was develping his career in the visual arts, he also pursued his interest in Indian flute music, first learning th art of flute making which his father, Doc Tate Nevaquay, taught.  Over years, Tim has utlized his rich knowlede of Indian music to become a very fine composer and flute maker as well as performer. 

Today, Nevaquyaya is one of a few Comanche artists woking in the traditional and contemporary style of Indian painting. (The above is courtesy of Lawton Arts and Entertainment, Winter 2009/Spring 2010, Volume 27, number 2.) 

A public reception Thursday evening, January 7, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center, will be held on   Several of his pieces will be for sale. 

In addition, there will be originals of his father, Doc Tate Nevaquya.  One in particular, a watercolor entitled, "Apache Fire Dance", created  in 1968, will be for sale.

For additional infomation call Cova at 580-252-6692 or contact cova@onthechisholmtrail.com