In conjunction with Troy Jackson’s exhibition Assembling of Acculturation: The Art of Troy Jackson, Historic Cane Hill welcomes Troy Jackson, Justice Catron, and Bryce Brisco to discuss the impact of education on the acculturation of traditional Indigenous arts on Thursday, June 25 from 6:00-7:30 with open gallery prior to and following the panel discussion. The program is held in collaboration with the University of Arkansas School of Art.
This moderated discussion will explore similarities and differences between traditional Native American pottery and pottery influenced by European Americans. Each artist will reflect on their personal work in terms of firing methods, glazes, handles, and other pottery components to highlight the diversity of technique. Moderating the discussion will be Callie Chunestudy, the Cultural Programs and Events Project Manager for Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism.
Prior to and following the panel discussion, guests will have the opportunity to view Jackson’s exhibition in the Historic Cane Hill gallery.
Please note that attendees will need to be able to climb a flight of stairs to attend the in-person moderated session. A livestream will be provided in an accessible room.
AT-A-GLANCE RECAP:
WHAT: Artist Panel: The Impact of Education on the Acculturation of Traditional Indigenous Pottery
WHEN: Thursday, June 25 6:00-7:30 with open gallery prior to and following the event
WHO: Artists: Troy Jackson, Justice Catron, Bryce Brisco; Moderator: Callie Chunestudy
ABOUT THE PANEL PARTICIPANTS:
Troy Jackson is a renowned Cherokee sculptor and ceramist known for blending his Native American heritage with contemporary themes. His work in clay and metal often explores cultural identity, history, and the intersection of traditional and modern worlds. He combines elements from Cherokee tradition with industrial or European motifs to comment on cultural evolution and its impact on society today. His sculptures are rich in meaning, depicting generations, balance, and the challenges of approaching different cultural landscapes.
Justice Catron received his BFA in Studio Arts focusing in Ceramics from Kansas State University in May 2023 and started his MFA at the University of Arkansas in 2025. He has interned and assisted at the Anderson Ranch and Haystack. Born in Tahlequah, OK, his ethnic identity as a Cherokee is a paramount influence on his work, which he juxtaposes with his outward racial identity and the struggle inherent in that opposition. Using traditionally inspired forms, found imagery, and large-scale installation, he creates a critical framework for viewers to consider social systems and histories, such as colonialism and capitalism.
Bryce Brisco originally hails from rural Northwestern Arkansas. After receiving a Bachelors of Fine Arts with Honors in Painting from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, he pursued the study of functional pottery in North Carolina and Louisiana. He attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, where he received a Masters of Fine Arts in Ceramics. He served four years as an Artist-in-Residence at the Appalachian Center for Craft in Smithville, Tennessee. Brisco has participated in numerous national juried and solo exhibitions. He has published articles in Ceramics Monthly, Pottery Making Illustrated, CFile Ceramics, and Ceramics Arts and Perception. He has an extensive curatorial record, and offers lectures on ceramics history. He is currently the Executive Director of the Community Creative Center in Fayetteville.
Callie Chunestudy is a Cherokee citizen, living and working in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She currently serves as Cultural Programs and Events Project Manager for Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism. She has served previously as Curator for the Cherokee Heritage Center and as a Cultural Specialist for the Cherokee Arts Center and Spider Gallery. With a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art, her creative interests span ceramics, traditional Cherokee arts, painting, and printmaking. Through both her professional and artistic endeavors, she is dedicated to celebrating and sharing Indigenous cultures, with the goal of one day pursuing art full-time.