Chief Shirly Hook

Enrolled Citizen of the Koasek Traditional Band of the Koas Abenaki Nation

Juried Artist since 2014

Image of Shirly Hook.Shirly Hook serves on the Koasek Traditional Band of the Koas Abenaki Nation Council of Chiefs, a former member of the Vermont Commission for Native American Affairs, an author, and artist.

Having grown with up two strong role models, her mother and grandmother, Shirly started sewing at a very young age.

Artist Statement

I am a self-taught artist, learning my skills from my mother and grandmother. I have been producing and selling my art for about 40 years. I prefer using natural or recycled materials in my work.

Contact

 Email: [email protected]

Image of rattle.
Rattle
Image of fetish necklace.
Fetish Necklace
Image of book by Shirly Hook.

Exhibits

2019

  • Vermont Arts Council. Montpelier, VT

2016

  • Parley and Protocol: Abenaki Diplomacy Past and Present. Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Farmington, PA

2015

  • Parley and Protocol: Abenaki Diplomacy Past and Present. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. Vergennes, VT

2014

  • Traditional Sources, Contemporary Visions – Invitational Group Art Exhibit. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, VT

Publications

Affiliations

Vermont Abenaki Artists Association