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Author: Cayla Lewis
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| Jeri Redcorn, Hasinai Twins, Caddo pottery, 2012 |
Jeri Redcorn, a
Caddo potter, is claimed to be responsible for “single-handedly [reviving] Caddo
pottery traditions.” She currently uses
native and commercial clay to produce pieces from clay that she coils,
burnishes with stone, and then wood fires. She uses her practice as a “gift,”
and a way to connect with her ancestors and connect to her Caddo culture today.
One
of her greatest honors is having her work displayed in the White House Office
as a selection by President Barack and Michelle Obama. Redcorn’s work is known
nationally and is also a part of collections from Supreme Court Justice, Sandra
Day O’Connor, US Senator David and Molly Boren, and Eagle’s band member, Don
Henley.
Each
year, Jeri Redcorn attends 5 art shows annually, including Oklahoma’s Red Earth. OVAC’s Professional Basics Grant
will allow her work to be presented more effectively with an upgrade of new
pedestals for her booths at these art shows.
The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition invests
in artists’ project through grants for growing careers, creative projects and
exceptional continuing education. Find grant guidelines and application here. A free workshop
about how to apply will be held October 13.
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