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National Treasures committee explains blind scoring and criteria; members discuss how to include at‑large artists
Summary
The Cherokee National Treasures Advisory Committee reported on criteria for selecting Cherokee National Treasures — in‑person artwork review, craftsmanship, cultural relativity and community engagement — and committee members and councilors discussed whether the selection process adequately accommodates at‑large (urban) Cherokee artists.
Jane Oste and Donetta Johnson presented the Cherokee National Treasures Advisory Committee report to the Culture Committee, describing the selection criteria and review process for Cherokee National Treasure nominees.
Oste said the committee’s criteria require that “a piece of your artwork has to be represented in person,” and that evaluations consider craftsmanship, cultural relativity and community involvement. She said the selection process is blind, uses a point system and that reviewers do not discuss scores; the committee makes recommendations and…
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