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Southeastern Indian Artists Association

Southeastern Indian Artists Association

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The Southeastern Indian Artists Association (SEIAA) is an intertribal Native American nonprofit arts organization headquartered in northeastern Oklahoma.

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The group promotes and protects the interests of Native American artists, particularly Southeastern Woodlands.[2] Group members are verified citizens of federally recognized tribes in compliance with the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.

Founding

The group was formed officially in 2004 (20 years ago) (2004) as the Cherokee Artists Association after Native American artists came together and decided that they needed to begin helping each other to be successful artists in the art world.[3] Many artists travel to Santa Fe Indian Market, Cherokee Art Market, and various other national Native art events. The group used to operate a cooperative art gallery. Members included Martha Berry, Mike Dart, Bill Glass Jr., Demos Glass, Sharon Irla, Jane Osti, Troy Jackson, and Shan Goshorn.

The Cherokee Nation provided the CAA a grant to expand their online web gallery. Sharon Irla, CAA Executive Officer says of the group, "These artists preserve our tribal culture and deserve to have their works represented in mainstream media."[4]

Activities

The SEIAA now promotes artists from any Indigenous people of the Southeastern Woodlands. The organization hosts and promotes groups exhibitions, such as Indigenous Gender Identity (2022).[5]

References

  1. [1]
    "Gwy Cherokee Artists Association". GuideStar. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  2. [2]
    "Southeastern Indian Artists Association". Indian Arts and Crafts Board. U.S. Department of the Interior. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  3. [3]
    Cherokee Artists Association. American Indian Cultural Center and Museum. (retrieved 4 Oct 2009)
  4. [4]
    "Cherokee Nation Contributes $7,500 to the Cherokee Artists Association." Cherokee Phoenix. 26 May 2009 (retrieved 4 Oct 2009)
  5. [5]
    Freed, Blayklee. "Reflections: Group show at TAC Gallery explores Native gender identity". Tulsa People. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
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