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The Cherokee Nation recently contributed $7,500 to the Cherokee Artists Association. “In an effort to further the mission of the Cherokee Artists Association, CAA is helping its members achieve the kinds of exposure that is financially and technically out of reach of many of our most promising artists,” said SharonIrla, CAA Executive Officer. “These artists preserve our tribal culture and deserve to have their works represented in mainstream media.” The CAA is expanding their Web site to include an online e-commerce gallery as well as taking a more aggressive approach to its advertising and marketing plan through national magazine ad placement in the Western Art Collector Magazine. The contribution from the Cherokee Nation will be used to accomplish these goals. The Cherokee Artists Association is a non-profit organization consisting of both Cherokee artists and patrons of Cherokee arts. The organization’s mission is to provide professional and educational art opportunities for future generations of Cherokee artists. “Generous contributions from our supporters like Cherokee Nation, not only help us keep our doors open, but also help fund our continued mission of promoting our very talented artists and our Native culture,” said Irla.

Related Cherokee Nation contact information:

Mike Miller, Cherokee Nation Director of Communications Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2210) Fax: 918-458-5580 E-mail: Communications@cherokee.org Larry Daugherty, Advertising Manager Cherokee Nation - Public Affairs Phone 918-456-0671 (Ex.2324) E-mail: ldaugherty@cherokee.org

Steven Swogger, Agriculture Liaison Natural Resources Department Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2546) FAX: 918-458-7673 E-mail: sswogger@cherokee.org Bradley D. Peak, Cherokee Nation Natural Resources Specialist Phone: 918-456-0671 (ex.2843) E-mail: bpeak@cherokee.org