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Arthur R. "Art" Thompson (born 1938 in Seattle) is a former CEO of the John Birch Society. He took office in 2005 [1] after launching a "coup" with the support of the organization's former president John McManus. [2] He was replaced as CEO by Bill Hahn in 2020.
Art Thompson was born in 1948 in the village of Whyac on the southern end of Nitinat Lake. He belonged to the Ditidaht Band of the Nuu-chah-nulth people. Art was fortunate to be immersed in the cultural life of his people from an early age, when he was initiated into the Tlukwalla society.
He was greatly influenced by artists at the K'san School of Art in Hazelton. Art produced many works of art including silkscreen prints, masks, totem poles, jewellery, bent boxes as well as ceremonial puppets. His media included silver and gold, wood, deer hide, acrylic paint and pastels.
Art Thompson was born in 1948 in the village of Whyac on the southern end of Nitinat Lake. He belonged to the Ditidaht Band of the Nuu-chah-nulth people. Art was fortunate to be immersed in the cultural life of his people from an early age, when he was initiated into the Tlukwalla society.
Thompson is considered one of the best designers of the modern era and was particularly known for his innate understanding of classic Nuu-chah-nulth forms as well as for his personal and contemporary contributions.
#MythsVSFacts Is a 40 part series hosted by Arthur R Thompson, CEO, The John Birch Society. Viewers are taken through his book, "To the Victor go the Myths &...
Art Thompson (1948 – 2003 ) Gender: Male. Style: Nuu-Chah-Nulth. Region: Pacific Northwest Coast, Canada. Art Thompson was born in 1948 in the village of Whyac on the southern end of Nitinat Lake. He belonged to the Ditidaht Band of the Nuu-chah-nulth people.
CULTURAL GROUP: Nuu-chah-nulth (Ditidaht) BORN: 1948 (d. 2003) BIRTHPLACE: Nitinaht Village of Whyac, BC. Art Thompson was largely a self-taught artist, but he did study with Nuu-chah-nulth artists Ron Hamilton and Joe David. From 1978 to 1981, he carved with Duane Pasco.
Mar 6, 2023 · Art. Meet the aerospace wizard whose creative doodling launched Red Bull Stratos. Art Thompson was the technical director for the record-setting mission that took Felix Baumgartner...
May 7, 2023 · "This painting reminds us to respect the natural phenomena that surrounds us. One day, I was in a forest and watched in awe as two ravens courted each other in the sky. The male raven dramatically and aerobatically flew around the female. This mating ritual occurs on a yearly basis." -- Art Thompson, 1991
