The Southeastern Indian Artists Association (SEIAA) is an intertribal Native American nonprofit arts organization headquartered in northeastern Oklahoma.
The group promotes and protects the interests of Native American artists, particularly Southeastern Woodlands. Group members are verified citizens of federally recognized tribes in compliance with the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
Founding The group was formed officially in as the Cherokee Artists Association after Native American artists came together and decided that they needed to begin helping each other to be successful artists in the art world.Cherokee Artists Association. American Indian Cultural Center and Museum. (retrieved 4 Oct 2009) Many artists travel to Santa Fe Indian Market, Cherokee Art Market, and various other national Native art events. The group used to operate a cooperative art gallery. Members included Martha Berry, Mike Dart, Bill Glass Jr., Demos Glass, Sharon Irla, Jane Osti, Troy Jackson, and Shan Goshorn.
The Cherokee Nation provided the CAA a grant to expand their online web gallery. Sharon Irla, CAA Executive Officer says of the group, "These artists preserve our tribal culture and deserve to have their works represented in mainstream media.""Cherokee Nation Contributes $7,500 to the Cherokee Artists Association." Cherokee Phoenix. 26 May 2009 (retrieved 4 Oct 2009)
Administration The 2025–2026 SEIAA officers are: President – Mary Lupton (Cherokee Nation) Vice President – Beth Anderson (Cherokee Nation) Secretary – Candice Byrd-Boney (Quapaw, Osage, and Cherokee Nation) Treasurer – Shelley Patrick (Muscogee Nation) At-Large #1 – America Meredith (Cherokee Nation) At-Large #2 – Robbie Atabaigi (Absentee Shawnee) At-Large #3 – Diana Folsom (Choctaw Nation)
Activities The SEIAA now promotes artists from any Indigenous people of the Southeastern Woodlands. The organization hosts and promotes groups exhibitions, such as Indigenous Gender Identity (2022).
References
External links Official website