From a Press Release:
Asheville Art Museum presents a discussion of two hundred years of the Cherokee language
Thursday, October 23, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
ASHEVILLE—The Asheville Art Museum is pleased to present an Up for Discussion event: Two Hundred Years of the Cherokee Language with Dr. Hartwell Francis on Thursday, October 23 at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Francis is Visiting Assistant Professor of Linguistics and Director of the Cherokee Language Program at Western Carolina University. During this informative event, he will present and discuss the history of the Cherokee language.
The Cherokee people have written in their language for 200 years. Early in the 18th century, Cherokee genius Sequoyah (Sigwoya) saw that European immigrants were able to graphically represent the stream of speech. Based on this insight, Sequoyah developed a syllabic writing system for the Cherokee language that is still in use today. Around 1825, the Cherokee Nation commissioned lead type in order to print in the Cherokee language. Over the years, Cherokee literacy and literature in the Cherokee language has waxed and waned and is entering a period of renewed vigor.
This event is held in conjunction with Hands, Heart, Mind: Cherokee Artistry.
About the Asheville Art Museum
Founded by artists in 1948 in Asheville, NC, the Asheville Art Museum annually presents an exciting, inviting and active schedule of exhibitions and public programs based on its permanent collection of 20th and 21st century American art. Any visit will also include experiences with works of significance to Western North Carolina’s cultural heritage including Studio Craft, Black Mountain College and Cherokee artists. Special exhibitions feature renowned regional and national artists and explore issues of enduring interest. The Museum also offers a wide array of innovative, inspiring and entertaining educational programs for people of all ages.
Additional information on upcoming exhibitions and public programs at the Museum can be found online at www.ashevilleart.org.
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