ABOUT TCHIN

Tchin (pronounced 'chin) is a nationally known, multi-award winning, multitalented Blackfoot/Narragansett artist. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia and lived in rural Virginia and Rhode Island where he received his early schooling. He attended the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico and graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. He is an accomplished metalsmith, author, flutemaker, educator, lecturer, folklorist, musician, entertainer and clothes maker. And a great father to his four beautiful daughters.

View Tchin’s award winning jewelry collection at Tchin Designs.


HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS

Best of Show

  • Schemitzun, Connecticut
  • Kituwah, North Carolina
  • Southwest Museum, California
  • New Jersey Arts Festival

Best of Division

  • Southwest Museum, California
  • Red Earth, Oklahoma
  • American Indian Arts Council, Texas

Judges Choice

  • Schemitzun, Connecticut

First Prize

  • Schemitzun, Connecticut (3)
  • Vista Park, Budd Lake, New Jersey
  • Eiteljorg Museum, Indiana
  • SWAIA Indian Market, New Mexico (6)
  • Hunter Mountain Eagle Festival, New York
  • Southwest Museum, California
  • Kituwah, North Carolina
  • Dayton's Indian Market, Ohio
  • Orlando's Indian Festival, Florida
  • National American Cultural Art Festival, Maryland

TCHIN IS FEATURED IN THESE FINE BOOKS