10/16/25

Summits of the Soul: A Farewell to Jackson Clark | Guest Jackson Clark

In this deeply moving episode of Play Hard & Love Big Radio, host Nick Clark sits down for an unforgettable interview with his father, Jackson Clark—the legendary owner of Toh-Atin Gallery in Durango, Colorado, and a lifelong champion of Native American art and Native American families. Recorded a few months before Jackson's passing on August 28, 2025 (born March 21, 1950), this conversation captures his vibrant spirit one last time. Join Jackson as he recounts his recent ascents to a few of the summits of the Navajo's Four Sacred Mountains, shares the origins of his rug trading days, and reveals the heartfelt story behind his families founding of Toh-Atin Gallery. Hear why he poured his soul into the work he loved, what made the Native American artists he championed so special, and how every piece of art—and every customer—told a story worth celebrating. From pedaling in the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic to his timeless wisdom on truly listening to people and asking the right questions, Jackson's words remind us to play hard, love big, and live with purpose. A tribute to a life well-lived.

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