Historic Cane Hill is pleased to welcome Oklahoma artist and University of Arkansas MFA Troy Jackson for a solo exhibition, The Assembling of Acculturation, May 7 – August 1, 2026. Jackson is a renowned Cherokee sculptor and ceramist known for blending his Native American heritage with contemporary themes. His work often explores cultural identity, history, and the intersection of traditional and modern worlds through clay and metal work. He combines elements from Cherokee tradition with industrial or European motifs to express cultural evolution and its impact on society.

A noted Cherokee National Treasure, Jackson creates art with impact. From the simplest bowl to towering figures with branch-like arms his work often uses symbolism to reflect his faith and his exploration of both his European and Cherokee heritage.

As a location known to be on the Trail of Tears, Historic Cane Hill is grateful for the opportunity to invite Jackson to display works reflective of his heritage. 

“With new materials, combined with modern technology, we can now introduce to our present culture a comparison as to what we were thousands of years ago,” says Jackson. “It’s very important that we express a continuance in Cherokee art and advance into the future as our determination increases.”

An opening reception will be held at the Historic Cane Hill Gallery at 5:30 pm on May 7th.  The exhibition will be open to the public during gallery hours, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday through August 1, 2026.