“Jamie’s Necklace,” 2024, beadwork, 24 in. long. Photo courtesy of the artist.
Teaching Artist Cohort
2025
Samantha Jacobs is a Seneca artist of the Turtle Clan from the Cattaraugus Territory. As a child, she learned beadwork from her mother Mary Jacobs. Samantha is known for her beaded moccasins and has a diverse repertoire that includes quillwork, moose embroidery, and caribou hair tufting. She is a member of the Native Roots Artists Guild and the Nest Guild. Samantha works on her home territory where she shares her knowledge as a teaching artist through classes hosted at the Stanley “Sully” Huff Heritage Center and various community organizations. Samantha has been a recipient of several grants and residencies, including Creatives Rebuild New York and the New York Foundation for the Arts Folk/Traditional Arts fellowship. Her work can be found in both private and institutional collections, including the New York State Museum, Eiteljorg Museum, and the Brooklyn Museum.
Selected works
“Ari’s Mocs,” 2023, leather and beadwork, women’s size 9.5. Photo courtesy of the artist.
“Black Capped Chickadee,” 2022, beadwork and sewing, 7 x 3 x 4 in. Photo courtesy of the artist.
“Homer In the Hedges,” 2024, caribou tufting and beadwork, 4.5 x 4 x 1 in. Photo courtesy of the artist.
“Jamie’s Necklace,” 2024, beadwork, 24 in. long. Photo courtesy of the artist.
“ReConnection: Land Back More Than a #,” 2024, beadwork, basketry, tufting, hand sewing, 8 x 8 x 8 in. Photo courtesy of the artist.
“The Champ,” 2023, moose hair tufting and beadwork, 4 x 4 x 1.5 in. Photo courtesy of the artist.
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