June 10, 2008—

The Bush Foundation today announced the first three recipients of its Enduring Vision Awards, focused on propelling the artistic investigations of mature artists. Frank Big Bear, Janel Jacobson and Walter Piehl Jr. each will receive $100,000 over the next three to five years to encourage their continued influence on present and future generations of artists, audiences and their chosen field of work. The Enduring Vision Award is one of three initiatives of the Bush Artist Program supporting individual artists.

The Enduring Vision Award is the only award of this size and intent in the country. Up to three awards will be given annually to artists in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota who have at least 25 years of experience as working artists...

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