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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.
Donetta Johnson
Cherokee Nation Artists Coordinator
info@cherokeenationartists.com
918.384.7730
ATTN: Donetta Johnson
Cherokee Nation Artists
3377 Cherokee Springs Road
Tahlequah,
OK
74464

Cultural Classes

Overview

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.

Approved artists can apply to be contracted teachers for cultural classes, performances and demonstrations hosted in the community with specific initiatives for youth classes and programming. Artists are paid for their time, supplies and travel.

 

Instructor 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

Eligibility & Requirements

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 the CNB staff
  • 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
  • Program 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 of 2022 on all promotional materials

 

Class Location

Program will work with the instructor to secure a class/performance location in or outside of the Cherokee Nation Reservation.

 

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

 

Course Documentation

Instructor will have the option of being included in a cultural class catalogue for future classes and events. After the final course session, each participant will be asked to complete a survey. Instructor must document their classes by providing the following:

  • Participant sign in sheet for each class meeting
  • Photographs of course progression (print or digital)

 

How to Apply

Apply online today or download the form to submit via email or postal service.

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