Ronald J. Curley

RONALD J. CURLEY

Born: 1948
Place of Birth: Six Nations of the Grand River, Ontario.

Ronald is of combined Mahwk and Delaware Nation descent. He spent some time in the US Navy before returning to Canada where he ws an iron worker / welder by trade.

He began his artistic career in 1990 carving in antler. Ron added other media - wood and stone. Bears, eagles and turtles became his favorite subjects.

He resides in Ohsweken [Six Nations of the Grand River] with his wife and children.

EXHIBITIONS:

1990-1995 Indian Art '90-'95
Woodland Cultural Center, Brantford, Ontario

1990 Wildlife Weekend '90
Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Ontario

1991 Native Sculpture Show
NIIPA Gallery, Hamilton, Ontario

1991 3rd Annual Native Art Show
NIIPA Gallery, Hamilton, Ontario

1992 Legends in Soapstone
Pow Wow Gallery, Toronto, Ontario

1992 Symbols of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy
Discovery Gallery, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Ontario

1992 Artists of the Six Nations
Joseph Brant Museum, Burlinton, Ontario

1993-5 Iroquios Art Festival
Iroquois Indian Museum, Howe Cave, New York

1993 Celebration of American Indian Heritage
Summit County Historical Society, Akron, Ohio

1994 & '95 "Featured Artist"
WHite Bear Gallery, Martha's Vineyard, Mass.

1997 & 98 Indian Arts & Craft Association Exhibition,
Albuquerque, New Mexico

1997-98 Gathering of the Spirits
Fashion Fine Arts Gallery, Guelph, Ontario



COLLECTIONS:

Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Ontario
Many Private Collections