Knokovtee Scott, Leader of the Shell Carving Revolution
https://vimeo.com/500948839 Knokovtee Scott, Leader of the Shell Carving Revolution Knokovtee Scott was a Cherokee National Treasure and perhaps the most influential Cherokee shell carver in recent history. We were lucky enough to spend some time with Knokovtee before he passed away… Along with countless students whom he taught over several decades. More Stories Like This
Kenny Glass, Fabric of a People
https://vimeo.com/500389994 Kenny Glass, Fabric of a People Cherokee Nation citizen Kenny Glass brings bold colors and traditional patterns into his contemporary designs. His one-of-a-kind pieces bring Cherokee design into the fashion world. More Stories Like This
Art is in its Meaning, Dorothy Sullivan Master Cherokee Artist
https://vimeo.com/472353058 Art is in its Meaning, Dorothy Sullivan Master Cherokee Artist Dorothy Sullivan is a master Cherokee artist who invites us to learn all that goes into her treasured paintings. Dorothy tells us about her special calling to paint and how the empowerment of Cherokee women and stories come alive on canvas. More Stories Like […]
Cathy Abercrombie: Weaving Generations
https://vimeo.com/467797116 Cathy Abercrombie: Weaving Generations Cathy Abercrombie is a 3rd generation Cherokee weaver with a dream to see it continue for 7 generations. Cathy takes us inside her weaving tradition and shows us how she’s making her dream a reality. More Stories Like This
Keladi
https://vimeo.com/465144764 Keladi Artist Keli Gonzales shares how she uses her art to help perpetuate the Cherokee language and traditional values. More Stories Like This
Crystal Hanna, Finding Pottery As Destiny
https://vimeo.com/465148082 Crystal Hanna, Finding Pottery As Destiny Cherokee pottery artist Crystal Hanna found inspiration in learning from mentor and Cherokee pottery legend Anna Mitchell. She continues to find inspiration in the past while still carving out her own destiny in clay. More Stories Like This
Revivalist Anna Mitchell and Her Cherokee Pottery Legacy
https://vimeo.com/432142944 Revivalist Anna Mitchell and Her Cherokee Pottery Legacy Anna Mitchell is sometimes called the grandmother of Cherokee pottery. She was the first woman to be named a Cherokee National Treasure for her work reviving the lost art of traditional Cherokee pottery making. More Stories Like This
Vyrl Keeter Rocks!
https://vimeo.com/432181573 Vyrl Keeter Rocks! Growing up in the hills of Northeastern Oklahoma Vyrl Keeter fell in love with flintknapping. Now decades later as a Cherokee National Treasure, his knowledge of rock formations and the stories they tell is second to none. More Stories Like This
Vivian Garner Cottrell
https://vimeo.com/432180528 Vivian Garner Cottrell Vivian Garner Cottrell is a Cherokee National Treasure for basketweaving. We accompany her to a canebrake as she gathers the river cane she needs to turn raw nature into beautifully woven traditional baskets. More Stories Like This
Harry Oosahwee
https://vimeo.com/432278635 Harry Oosahwee Harry Oosahwee is a well-known Cherokee artist and first-language Cherokee speaker. As you’ll see, his many life experiences and mentors play a major role in the work he creates. MORE TO WATCH