ABOUT
Tchin (pronounced 'chin) is a nationally known, multi-award winning artist. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia and lived in rural Virginia and Rhode Island where he received his early schooling. He attended the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico and graduated from Rhode Island School of Design. Tchin is an accomplished musician, flutemaker, folklorist, jewelry designer, educator, author, painter, and clothing designer. He lives with his wife and looks forward to many visits from his four daughters and ten grandchildren.
HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS
Best of Show
- Schemitzun, Connecticut
- Kituwah, North Carolina
- Southwest Museum, California
- New Jersey Arts Festival
- Southwest Museum, California
- Red Earth, Oklahoma
- American Indian Arts Council, Texas
- SWAIA Indian Market, New Mexico (6)
- Eiteljorg Museum, Indiana
- Southwest Museum, California
- Schemitzun, Connecticut (3)
- Vista Park, Budd Lake, New Jersey
- Hunter Mountain Eagle Festival, New York
- Kituwah, North Carolina
- Dayton's Indian Market, Ohio
- Orlando's Indian Festival, Florida
- National American Cultural Art Festival, Maryland
- Schemitzun, Connecticut