"Artist Hopid is basically involved with values. We are trying to educate the non-Indian as to what the Hopi is through visual arts. We, the Hopi, have a lot to offetr from a spiritual standpoint and as a living force. And we are hoping that from the preservtion of our traditions and from the interpretations of the Hopi Way in our art and paintings, a new direction can come for American spirituality.

"Too long the talents and arts of the Hopi have been controlled by and produced for the non-Indian patrons living far from the land of the Hopi; because of the demand and marketability for a certain style many Hopi artists have fallen prematurely into styles, a rut that blinds and destroys them, leaving confusion and cultural chaos.

"It is to counter these problems that we, as ARTIST HOPID, have addressed ourselves to:

1. To utilize the artistic talents of the Hopi to instill pride and identity

2. To educate the Hopi, non-Hopi and the non-Indian to the aesthetic and cultural values of the Hopi

3. To experiment and test new ideas and techniques in art, using traditional Hopi designs and concepts

4. To control their artistic talents and markets

5. To research and document Hopi history and events through the visual arts for posterity."

The main voice, focus and activity of Artist Hopid was painting, but traveling exhibits, presentations, lectures on Hopi, poetry readings, slide presentations, singing, interviews and worshops were also outreach activities the group participated in. Members were Michael Kabotie (Lomawywesa), Terrance Talaswaima (Honvantewa), Neil David, Milland Lomakema (Dawakema) and Delbridge Honanie (Coochsiwukiomao).

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