James Schoppert, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Schoppert

American artist

Date of Birth: 28-May-1947

Place of Birth: Juneau, Alaska, United States

Date of Death: 02-Sep-1992

Profession: artist, painter, sculptor, wood carver

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Robert James "Jim" Schoppert (May 28, 1947 – September 2, 1992) was an Tlingit Alaska Native artist and educator.
His work includes woodcarving, painting, poetry, and essays.
He has been described as an innovator, whose works pushed the boundaries of what was expected from Northwest Coast art. Throughout his career he spoke on behalf of Alaska Native artists and visual artists in general.
He taught at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) as a guest professor and gave presentations and lectures at elementary schools throughout the states of Alaska and Washington.