NIEA Seeks Blanket Design

The National Indian Education Association (NIEA) is inviting qualified artists and designers to submit a design to be incorporated onto the Pendleton Commemorative  Blanket marking the NIEA’s 40^th anniversary.

The 40th Annual NIEA Pendleton Exclusive Limited edition blanket will be woven by Pendleton Woolen Mills. The design will bear custom labels stating the edition with reference to NIEA’s Ruby anniversary. This will be the first exclusive designed NIEA Pendleton Commemorative blanket. 

The blanket bearing the winning design will be showcased at he 2009 NIEA Convention to be held in Milwaukee from October 22-25. About 3,000 plus educators, tribal leaders and administrators from all across Indian Country are expected to attend. You may view the NIEA website for detailed information regarding the association, particularly the Mission, Background and Purpose of NIEA. 

For information, including a timeline, go to  this letter posted by  NIEA. Click here for an entry form.