Cultural Classes
Cultural classes provide Cherokee Nation citizen artists an opportunity to teach, demonstrate or perform their Cherokee art. Classes are open to all, with a preference for Cherokee Nation citizens, to help ensure the Cherokee art forms and cultural practices continue for future generations.
Cultural Class Request Process
- Submit a cultural class application. The form will include:
- Class details
- Location preference
- Supply information
- Vendor form and W9
- The Artist Recovery Act committee will review the submission.
- If approved, instructors will have the opportunity to submit a supplies reimbursement form.
Class Frequency, Compensation & Supplies
- No classes will begin until the instructor submits a program application form subject for approval. Instructor will be officially notified by our team.
- Instructors will be paid an hourly rate of $50. Maximum compensation paid to a Cherokee artist is not to exceed 100 hours per fiscal year.
- Local travel will be reimbursed at the GSA rate.
- Necessary air travel will be paid upfront by the program.
- Supplies will be procured through the program as reviewed and approved by the committee.
- Our team will work with instructor to develop class/performance schedule and enrollment.
- All classes will be branded with the Artist Recovery Act insignia and will include language that the class has been made possible by the Cherokee Artist Recovery Act on all promotional materials.
Participants & Students
- Instructor participation is open to all Cherokee Nation citizen artists and performers, with preference given to Cherokee National Treasures.
- Student participation is open to all, with preference for Cherokee Nation citizens.
- Class participants must fill out an enrollment form. Students under 18 years of age can have a form filled out by the parent/legal guardian.
- Artists will be issued name tags for their classes with their name and the Artist Recovery Act insignia.
Location
Our team will work with the instructor to secure a class/performance location in or outside of the Cherokee Nation Reservation.
Course Documentation
- The instructor must document their classes by providing the following:
- Participant sign-in sheet for each class meeting.
- Photographs of course progression (print or digital).
- The instructor will have the option of being included in a cultural class catalog for future classes and events.
- After the final course session, each participant will be asked to complete a survey.
How to Apply
Apply online today or download a form to submit via email or postal service.
Cherokee Nation Artist Recovery Act
3377 Cherokee Springs Road
Tahlequah, OK 74464
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