Anita Metzbower, “Nita” to her friends (“I needa help” to her students), is a humble, quiet lady who prefers channeling her thoughts and words into art. Imagination, dreams, and other realities express who she is and has become. Born and raised in Michigan in a Leave it to Beaver-type family, she graduated from Central Michigan University with a BS degree in art and science. Nita left Michigan after college and began a career which lasted 40 years, teaching art to all ages from small children through senior citizens. She shares, “I truly loved what I did and continue doing it … Continue reading →

Richard Sanderville was born in Browning, MT, and is a member of the Blackfeet tribe in Browning. Because his father worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, he moved to several reservations during his childhood, so he learned the customs and traditions of several tribes. After graduation from Haskell Indian College, Richard and his wife moved to Albuquerque to work at Sandia National Laboratories, a research and development facility. He worked in nuclear and energy field testing, laser engagement systems development, and video engineering. After 35 years of service, he retired and bought a winter home in Sun Lakes. After … Continue reading →