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John Coleman

John Coleman's favorite type of art is the kind that tells a story that is deeper than what you see on the surface. His love of history overflows into his art. John Coleman's greatest influences come from the classical masters. In the tradition of Bernini and Canova, John Coleman believes that understanding mythology and its basis for civilization was the anchor for spirituality being a true advocate of this philosophy. he uses mythology as the blueprint for his work. Traditions steeped in folklore and mythic tales are the impetus for his sculpture. I believe art is about putting a physical face on a spiritual idea. My love for American mythology and Native traditions give me a strong sense of kinship to others who, like me, are dedicated to preserving history."

John Coleman, Addih-Hiddisch, Hidatsa Chief, Monumental Bronze Edition of 9, 87" x 48" x 24"

Born in Southern California in 1949 John Coleman began his early studies at the Art Center for Design in Los Angeles. Since then he has continued his education by studying with many of the top sculptors, and today shares his passion for sculpting by teaching. John Coleman now teaches at the Scottsdale Artists School and the Loveland Academy.

John Coleman, The Blessing, Bronze Edition of 50, 7" x 12" x 11"

John Coleman has been a member of the prestigious Cowboy Artists of American since 2001 and the National Sculpture Society since 1999. Coleman resides in Prescott. Arizona with his wife Sue.

John Coleman, Pariskaroopa, Two Crows, Bronze Edition of 35, 35" x 22" x 12"

Honours and Awards:

2005: Cowboy Aritsts of America, Silver Medal Sculpture

2004: Cowboy Aritsts of America, Gold Medal Sculpture, Kieckhefer Award (Best of Show)  and CA Award (Artists Choice).

2003: Monumental Achievement, Grand-Scale Sculpting: The Challenges, the Rewards -Art of the West Magazine -July-August Issue -feature article. . "Visions of Cbange” bronze sculpture -Tucson Museum of Art, Goodman Pavilion of Western Art,- permanent collection -

2002: The, Creative Process -Southwest Art Magazine -March issue -feature article
Silver Medal -Cowboy Artist’s... of America Annual Exhibit, Phoenix Art /l;fusf!um, tor larger than life "Kokopeli"
Scottsdale Life -Feature Article, October issue

2001: Cowboy Artists of America -member
Agop Agopoff Memorial Award -National Sculpture Society, New York, for "Dancing for the Children"
A Long Time Coming- Art of the West Magazine, March/April issue -feature article

2000: Arizona History Through Art; The Last 100 Years –Phippen Museum -museum exhibit
Beyond Realism -Southwest Art Magazine, March issue -feature article

1999: Spotlight on John Coleman -Art Talk, January issue -feature article
Pbippen Foundation Award -Phippen Museum for the life-size of "The Rainmaker"
Professional Member -.National Sculpture Society, New York -voted into membership
Bruce Hoheb Memorial Award -National Slpture Society, New York, for "Millennium Dawn"

1998: One or 10 Great (under-recognized) Sculptors -Art Talk, January issue -article
A Portfolio of Sculptors - Souhtwest Art Magazine, July issue, feature article
Best of Show -Sedona Sculpture Walk for "The Rainmaker"
Best Figurative Sculptor - Sedona Sculpture Walk
People's Choice -George Phippen Memorial Western Art Show

1997: People's Choice -George Phippen Memorial Western Art Show
Cover Artist -Art Review Magazine, August issue -cover photo and feature article

1996: First Place, Traditional Bronze- George Phippen Memorial Western Art Show for “Walks Like a Living Prayer"
People's Choice- George Phippen Memorial Western Art Show

1995: First Place, Traditional Bronze -George Phippen Memorial Western Art Show for "Man's Prelude to Honor"
People’s Choice -George Phippen Memorial Western Art Show and Sedona Sculpture Walk
Juror's Choice -Sedona Sculpture Walk

Memberships/ Affiliations:
Member, Cowboy Artists of America and Professional ~member, National Sculpture Society

Exhibitions:

2009: Annual Western Art Show and Sale, Phippen Museum

2007: Prix de West, National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, OK

2007: Arizona: A Millennium of Arizona Art, Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery, Tucson, AZ
January 2003: Masters of the American West Fine Art Exhibition, Autry Museum of Western Heritage, Los Angeles. CA
January 2003: The Night of Artists, San Antonio TX
February 2003: Best of the West, Wickenburg Museum, Wickenburg, AZ
May 2003: Cowboy Artists of America Museum, Roundup Show, Kerrville. TX
July 2003: Cheyenne Old West Museum, Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show
October 2003: Phoenix Art Museum, Cowboy Artists of America Show, Phoenix, AZ
January 2002: Phippen Museum, The Beauty and the Beast in the West Prescott. AZ
January 2002: The Night of Artists, San Antonio, TX
February 2002: National Sculpture Society, Angels, Cupids & Other Winged Creatures, New York
March 2002: Legacy Gallery, Legacy of the American West, Scottsdale, Arizona
Apri12002: Cowboy Artists of America Museum, Roundup Show, Kerrville, TX
May 2002: Altermann Galleries, Co11ectors Sale, Dallas, Texas
September 2002: Alterrnann Galleries, Cowboys & Indians Exhibition, Santa. Fe, NM
October 2002: Phoenix Art Museum, Cowboy Artists of America, Phoenix, AZ
March 2001: Legacy Gallery, Legacy Qf the American West, Scottsdale, Arizona
May 2001: Altermamn Galleries, Collectors Sale, Dallas, Texas
August 2001: Sculpture in the Park, Loveland, Colorado
September 2001: National Sculpture Society, Annual Exhibit, Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina "and New York
January 2000: Phippen Museum, Arizona History Through Art -The Last 100 years
May 2000: Altermann Galleries Collectors Sale, Dallas, Texas
August 2000: Sculpture in the Park, Loveland, Colorado
September 2000: National Sculpture Society, Annual Exhibit, Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina and New York
October 2000: Altermann Galleries, Santa Fe, New Mexico, three man show with Bruce Greene and David Mann
May 1999: Altermann & Morris Galleries, Collectors Sale, Dallas, Texas August 1999: Sculpture in the Park, Loveland, Colorado
September 1999: National Sculpture Society,. Annual Exhibit, New York
May 1998: Altermann & Morris Galleries, Collectors Sale, Dallas, Texas
August 1998: Sculpture in the Park, Loveland, Colorado
October 1998: Altermann & Morris Galleries. Santa Fe. New Mexico

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John Coleman, Stella by Starlight, Bronze Edition of 35, 26" x 15" x 8"