Showing Caddo Pottery Across the Country: Jeri Redcorn

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GuestAuthor: Cayla Lewis
JERI REDCORNProfessionalGrant: PedestalsBooth Upgrade

Jeri Redcorn, Hasinai Twins, Caddo pottery, 2012

Jeri Redcorn, aCaddo potter, is claimed to be responsible for “single-handedly [reviving] Caddopottery traditions.”  She currently usesnative 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.
Oneof her greatest honors is having her work displayed in the White House Officeas a selection by President Barack and Michelle Obama. Redcorn’s work is knownnationally and is also a part of collections from Supreme Court Justice, SandraDay O’Connor, US Senator David and Molly Boren, and Eagle’s band member, DonHenley.
Eachyear, Jeri Redcorn attends 5 art shows annually, including Oklahoma’s Red Earth. OVAC’s Professional Basics Grantwill allow her work to be presented more effectively with an upgrade of newpedestals for her booths at these art shows.
The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition investsin artists’ project through grants for growing careers, creative projects andexceptional continuing education. Find grant guidelines and application here. A free workshopabout how to apply will be held October 13.