The “Art of the Originals” series is made possible by a grant from the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission, established in 1996 to recognize and promote Native American contributions to Kentucky's history and culture.
“It’s hard for anybody to make an actual living as an artist, but frankly, it’s particularly hard for an Indian. Not that the market for Native art is small. But because from the starting point, the hurdles are higher and the path is longer.”
Eddie Morrison: a Cherokee National Treasure
By Margaret Verble (Cherokee)
Contributing Writer
Strength in Families, sculpture by Eddie Morrison (Cherokee) (Photo courtesy of Mark Zeman)
“You can have an exhibition in your garage. I’ve done it.” — Becky Alley
Becky Alley - UK's Bolivar Gallery
The Curators of Lexington: A Series
By Zachary Hall
Contributing Writer
Muse Pop-Up Show (Photo by Elijah Howe)
“…It was important to have this big canvas to show the way things have changed and the way they have not changed. And I also just I loved the idea of being with a couple in love from the time they're teenagers until they're in their seventies and going every step of the way with them." — Silas House
New from NYTimes Best Seller, Silas House: The Tulip Poplars
Listen to an in-depth conversation with the author