2023 Oklahoma Arts Conference

"Promise in the Road Ahead"

LaVerna Capes
LaVerna Capes (Kiowa and Wichita) is the manager of the Oklahoma Indian Arts and Crafts Cooperative in Anadarko. Founded in 1955, the co-op is an independent arts and crafts business owned and operated by Native American artists and craftspeople. Capes’ mother was the first manager of the co-op. Today, the co-op continues to sell work made by members of the seven Southern Plains Indian Tribes of Southwest Oklahoma. The co-op also offers master classes for artists and repairs and mends regalia. Capes specializes in beadwork, moccasins, and buckskin dresses.

LaVerna Capes's Schedule

Artist Talk with LaVerna Capes, Nelia Holder, and Jame Lyn Hamilton
Date: Wednesday – October, 18 2023 Time: 3:15pm - Room: Bison Room A: Artist Engagement Space

Artist Co-Ops of Oklahoma
Date: Thursday – October, 19 2023 Time: 1:45pm - 2:45pm Room: Great Plains Ballroom E
The artist co-op business model is one way that visual artists can organize to support collective artistic growth, visibility, and career development. For this session, representatives from Oklahoma-based artist co-ops Oklahoma Indian Arts & Crafts Cooperative of Anadarko and BlackMoon of Tulsa will discuss the history and work of their co-ops, sharing information on best practices and keys for success. This session is recommended for artists who are considering the possibility of starting a co-op.

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