Art Starts in Aberdeen
January/February 2004
Though not yet finished with college, Northern State University sculpture major Ben Victor is already off to a highly successful career in the art world.
Artist Has Found Medium That Fits Him, Honors Others
November 26, 2003
Ben Victor, an art major at Northern State University, has been chosen as one of four finalists to create a sculpture for Nevada’s spot in the National Statuary representing Native American activist Sarah Winnemucca.
Nevada History: Paiute’s Bronze Joins Hall
March 11, 2005
A bronze likeness of Sarah Winnemucca was unveiled beneath the Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday as Nevadans honored the 19th-century Northern Paiute activist. The 6-foot statue of the native Nevadan became the newest addition to National Statuary Hall, alongside sculptures of presidents, generals and other noteworthy Americans. Members of Nevada’s American Indian community, including some of Winnemucca’s descendants, applauded as Gov. Kenny Guinn, the state’s legislators and House and Senate leaders paid tribute to the educator and author.