Bearclaw Gallery

Bearclaw Gallery Celebrates 43 Years. In 2018, the Canadian company celebrated its 43rd anniversary. It specializes in First Nations, Metis, and Inuit artists. Aboriginal art in the early 1970s was slow to gain a footing in the art market of Canada. The gallery began promoting the Woodlands School of Art pioneer names like Norval Morrisseau, Roy Thomas, and the Kakegamic Family. Piggybacking on its visibility, the gallery saw success with the works of Benjamen, Chee-Chee, Eddie Cobiness Jackson Beardy, etc. (Bearclaw Gallery, n.d.) Bearclaw Gallery, 40 years of Indigenous Art. As a result of starting in the early 1970s, Bearclaw has managed to maintain a strong clientele because of establishing strong relationships with Indigenous Artists from Canada representing their First Nations artists, Metis, and Inuit artists both in Canada and internationally (Bearclaw Gallery, n.d.) Bearclaw Inuit soapstone carvings by Mathewsie Iyaituk. Kananginak pootoogook. George Arlook. Nutaruk Iyaituk

The Bearclaw Gallery offers a welcoming atmosphere, positive feedback on diverse original pieces. Customers have praised the gallery for its unique art selection, clean and well-lit display space, and helpful, friendly team of experts. The gallery's primary draw appears to be its large selection of indigenous Canadian art, which includes notable artists such as Jane Ash Poitras and Aaron Paquette. Customers have found the gallery to be as enjoyable as it is informative and tailored to a personalized shopping experience for those interested in purchasing art. These five-star reviews paint a positive picture of the Bearclaw Gallery as a place for people to see and connect with diverse, meaningful art.