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Published August 20, 2008 09:57 am - Area artists are cultivating a space to be the center for all art in Tahlequah.
Association keeps traditional art forms alive
By RENEE FITE
Press special writer
TAHLEQUAH DAILY PRESS
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Area artists are cultivating a space to be the center for all art in Tahlequah.
It will be a place where artists can support one another, give and take classes, display and sell their work, and enjoy camaraderie. The gallery has the potential to make Tahlequah known for its art and artisans.
The first opportunity to view the beginnings of this collection of talent will be Labor Day weekend.
The Cherokee Artists Association and the Tahlequah Arts Guild will combine for a second show. They held one over Christmas 2007, and it was such a success they realized working together would benefit everyone.
“It’s a good way to let the public know what the artists are doing,” said Bill Glass, association president. “Last Christmas, the show together let us support each other and enjoy the camaraderie.”
Networking appeals to Sharon Irla, acting secretary.
“By networking, we hear about other opportunities,” Irla said.
Troy Jackson is opening a gallery in one end of the building. He also serves as treasurer of the association.
“We want to incorporate diverse artists together to help promote art work through Tahlequah for all artists,” Jackson said. “Artists are artists. Non-tribal members are interested in Native American art and vice versa.”
Unification of all artists is the goal artist Ken Foster sees for the association.
“We have a broad spectrum of artwork here - fine arts to visual art,” Foster said. “Art communities can get together.”
Foster estimates there are a few hundred artists in the six-county area doing painting, pottery, jewelry and more.
“Some are well-known, some are upstarts,” he said. “Tahlequah is becoming known as an art community.”
He envisions an art walk, like one he’s seen in Guthrie. Each store would feature an artist, and not just Native Americans.
“The NSU art department, Cherokee Artists Association, Tahlequah Art Guild – we have many types of very talented artists here,” he said.
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