An artists? reception for “Honoring Native America,” an exhibition of the work of nine contemporary Native American artists, currently on display in the University Union Gallery, will be held tomorrow from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The work is being shown in conjunction with the 16th Annual California Indian Conference and Gathering in the University Union, tomorrow through Saturday. The conference, held annually at California colleges and universities, fosters the exchange of views and information among academics, American Indians, students and other community members. The theme of this year?s conference is “Honoring Our Elders, To Ensure Our Future.”

Along with drawings, paintings and sculptures, various other media will be employed in the show, including lithographs and mixed media works.

The exhibit features the work of Rick Bartow, an artist whose work has been shown in such places as the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden at the White House. Bartow, an Oregon-based artist, is skilled in carving, weaving and sculpting, but concentrates his abilities on drawing and painting.

Other artists include Harry Fonseca, Fritz Scholder, Brian Tripp, Frank Tuttle, Jean LaMarr, Kathleen Smith, Judith Lowry and Sacramento State Professor Emeritus Frank LaPena.

Director of Native American Studies at Sac State, Annette Reed, feels that Native American Art reflects a continuance of culture and tradition, and she encourages everyone interested to stop by and take a look at the show.

“The art is a link between ancestors,” Reed said. “The gallery is for students, faculty, the greater public, all the people in Sacramento.”

“Honoring Native America” will continue through Oct. 28 in the University Union Gallery, open from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, with additional hours Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m.