Asheville Chamber hosts Cherokee art and demonstrations, July 15

From a press release:

Asheville Chamber hosts Cherokee art and demonstrations, July 15

Our Native American Business Network is coordinating a Native Marketplace from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 15 at the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce (36 Montford Ave, Asheville, NC).

A group of contemporary Cherokee artists from Cherokee, NC, will be displaying their exquisitely authentic artwork for sale and offering demonstrations at the Native Marketplace. Come meet talented Native craftsmen, including a jewelry maker, basket weaver, an artist who creates soaps and lotions, and a modern wood carver who utilizes technology to etch, engrave and carve Cherokee designs, plus other artists.

Free and open to the public, the Native Marketplace serves as a showcase for Authentically Cherokee, a group of contemporary Cherokee artists from Cherokee, North Carolina, historically referred to as the Qualla Boundary. All in the community are encouraged to attend, learn and shop from 11-3 p.m. If you plan on attending, please RSVP to Heidi Reiber at hreiber@ashevillechamber.org.

The partnership between ONABEN and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce was established as a result of ONABEN’s close work with Sequoyah Fund in Cherokee. There, ONABEN is providing training and technical assistance to the Cherokee, North Carolina community as part of a three-year grant with the Administration for Native Americans. This event is co-sponsored by the City of Asheville, Asheville Area Arts Council and Society of North American Goldsmiths.

Veronica Hix, Executive Director of ONABEN, welcomes people to visit the Chamber during the event, adding, “We are looking forward to this Native Marketplace and working with an amazing group of people, representing a wide variety of contemporary artistry. Not only does it provide a beneficial learning opportunity for these artists, but it is also a fun way to support local artists and small businesses!”