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Open Connection CFTK TV - Kari Morgan & Living Lines Exhibit
Northwest Coast Artist Kari Morgan talks about her Living Lines Exhibit, her past, her career, and what it's like to be a modern First Nations Female Artist.
- July 21, 2021
This exhibition features the best works of the three talented Nisga’a artists who have much to offer with not only fine artwork, but jewellery as well. Each artist with their unique style has something that will look to capture the heart of everyone in attendance.
These three artists, who attended the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art in Terrace together, worked tirelessly through the pandemic to display their skills which were largely inspired by their cultural backgrounds.
- July 19, 2021
Northwest Coast Artist and sometimes DJ on CFNR, Kari Morgan is on this show to tell us all about the exciting projects she’s been working on.
Kari and I will talk about all of her current work, including a brand new exhibit on the way to the Terrace art gallery early July of 2021.
We’ll also discuss the impact the pandemic had on her mental health, a topic she says needs to be further de-stigmatized.
- June 18, 2021
The First Peoples' Map allows Indigenous contributors, like Nisga'a artist Kari Morgan Designs, to connect, collaborate and share digital portfolios featuring artwork, videos and music.
Visitors can search and explore public art, galleries, cultural centers, events and Indigenous artists from communities across B.C.
- June 16, 2021
First Peoples’ Cultural Council - Launches the First Peoples’ Map
The First Peoples’ Cultural Council has launched the first online map showcasing Indigenous arts, languages and cultures. The First Peoples’ Map of B.C. is the only map of its kind – unique in content and scope.
Nisga’a artist Kari Morgan says the map is useful way to share her work: “First Peoples’ Map is such a unique and useful tool. It makes it easy for me to share my career and various disciplines with people from all over, and it gives viewers a better understanding of where my community is. You can easily search other artists around you or search by artistic background. It creates a feeling of community.”
- June 15, 2021
The First Peoples’ Cultural Council has launched the first online map showcasing Indigenous arts, languages and cultures. The First Peoples’ Map of B.C. is the only map of its kind – unique in content and scope.
Nisga’a artist Kari Morgan says the map is useful way to share her work: “First Peoples’ Map is such a unique and useful tool. It makes it easy for me to share my career and various disciplines with people from all over, and it gives viewers a better understanding of where my community is. You can easily search other artists around you or search by artistic background. It creates a feeling of community.”
- June 15, 2021
And now, we are thrilled to announce the selected artists!
Be sure to stay tuned later in the month when we announce the unveilings of these beautiful and moving art masterpieces on our buses!
- June 09, 2021
There are 198 distinct First Nations in British Columbia. Their art and culture enrich our province, sharing their traditions with new generations while building a dialogue about cultural practices, identity and resilience.
"I think it’s so important for people to support the artists we have here in BC because they depend on that support to keep producing their work." - Kari Morgan Designs
- March 10, 2021
Kari Morgan is one of the foremost young Indigenous artists working in BC. She has displayed artwork across the Northwest, Vancouver, and Seattle, showcasing her distinctive minimalist style that blends traditional First Nations art with contemporary influences.
While there are so many ways to explore Indigenous art in our province, Kari’s work represents a fantastic introduction, encompassing works as diverse as murals, paintings, carvings and jewelry. We caught up with Kari to learn more about her art.
- March 3, 2021
Rugged and unspoiled, the Northern BC region - Northeast + North Coast + Nechako is a center for BC’s forestry, mining and fishing industries, and home to some of our province’s most awe-inspiring scenery.
We’ve put together some ideas for Northern BC-based businesses where you can find awesome gifts for the holiday season. Yule be sorry to miss out on these awesome local businesses!
- Dec 2, 2020
I am happy to announce Algya̱̱ga K’üülm G̱̱oot - Speaking From One Heart
Indigenous Youth Ages 14-20 living in the Terrace area, are invited to apply to this communications Initiative. The purpose is bring youth together to have meaningful conversations and connect with the heart!
Logo Design Kari Morgan Designs Thank you!
- Oct 15, 2020
Skeena River Media - What’s Your Story? | Kari Morgan
Supporting indigenous artists keeps culture alive and is another great way of keeping money within a community. We visited Kari when she was painting one of the many beautiful murals downtown. Give her Facebook page a visit to see more of her very cool pieces.
- Oct 6, 2020
Kari designed and created the mural in downtown Terrace called “The Wild Ones”. When the Terrace Downtown Improvement Association did a call for artists, she knew this was a project that excited her. Kari worked tirelessly over 150 hours to complete this mural, including dodging rainy weather and 12-14 hour work days.
As an artist, Kari sees the world differently. Whether it’s designing large scale murals or creating wood carvings, she is always working to translate the world around her into art.
- Sept 17, 2020
In this episode, we’re talking to Prince Rupert born and raised, Nisga’a Northwest Coast Artist, Kari Morgan.
Kari is another one of the graduates doing amazing work out of the Frieda Diesing School at Coast Mountain College, and most recently, she’s been spotted in Terrace, helping beautify the downtown, painting a vibrant mural on the side of the Ninja Sushi restaurant on the corner of Lakelse Avenue and Kalum Street.
- Sept 2, 2020
iHeartRadio.ca - More colourful murals in Terrace have been completed
Even though it was a pretty gloomy summer in the Northwest, the Skeena Salmon Arts Festival Society hoped this year's murals would lift Terrace's spirits.
- Sept 8, 2020
CMTN - CMTN Honours Graduates with Art Print
Kari Morgan K’alaajex’s submission of a fireweed and frog design called Resilience was selected because of its representation of transformation, resiliency and achievement. Each of this year’s 2020 graduates will receive a printed copy of the art piece in recognition of their achievement.
- July 06, 2020
CMTN - Convocation Message from the President
This year, to honour your achievements and recognize the unique circumstances under which you completed your studies, we commissioned an art piece called Resilience, designed by Kari Morgan K’alaajex, a graduate herself of the Coast Mountain College’s Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art.
Kari says that the fireweed represents hope in trying times, and the frog is a symbol of rebirth and renewal, recognizing the ability to adapt and transform.
- July 06, 2020
Nisga’a Lisims Government - Nisg̱a’a Art Print Gifted to CMTN 2020 Grads
Coast Mountain College has commissioned an art piece to honour the resiliency and achievement of the class of 2020 and recognize the unique circumstances under which this year’s graduates have persevered during the ongoing pandemic.
- July 2020
And that place-based feel is evident in many other pieces including Kari Morgan, who has a spectacular piece up for grabs featuring her trademark modern interpretation of traditional northwest coast form line depicting a turquoise blue wave that wraps itself around the surface of the wooden canvas.
- March 16, 2020
CMTN - Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art
Coast Mountain College created the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art to honour, recognize and continue the legacy of Haida artist Freda Diesing. She was a master carver, painter, tireless educator and champion of Indigenous art and culture.
- Feb 12, 2019
Kari Morgan K’alaajex was awarded CMTN President annual bursary of $2,500 to support her artistic career and education. This was the first time the college increased the annual bursaries to reflect the calibre of work from students enrolled in CMTN’s new third year addition to the advanced diploma.
- Feb 8, 2019
Kari is wearing the design she donated for the printing of a limited run of shirts that have been distributed to Indigenous students on Terrace campus. The healing hands is an open gesture for connection, with the child’s hands below it. Kari explains she wanted the design to be simplistic so everyone could relate to it.
- Sept 27, 2018
Strange animals focuses on the unique qualities and behaviors of the human species in Northern BC and the unique relationships that they have created and nurtured with several animals in the region key to their survival. These relationships are founded in companionship, transportation, farm based food, hunting based food, fishing or trapping for fur and each one is unique, important and critical to the survival of our species.
- Sept 20, 2018
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