Oral history interview with Donald Vann

Title

Oral history interview with Donald Vann

Narrator

Vann, Donald, 1949-

Description

Donald Vann, a longtime artist, describes his childhood and learning about his Cherokee heritage from his grandparents. He explains how he became a professional artist and the people who have influenced him along the way. Vann talks about his creative process and techniques, his goal of inspiring others with his artwork, and what he hopes to do in the future.

Interviewer

Little Thunder, Julie Pearson

Keyword

Oklahoma Native Artists; Cherokee heritage; Nowotahee Gallery

Subject

Indians of North America; Indian artists; Tiger, Jerome, 1941-1967; Inspiration in art; Landscapes in art; Interviews

Spatial

Stilwell, Oklahoma; Austin, Texas; Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Citation of material

Oklahoma Oral History Research Program-Oklahoma State University

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