Red Earth receives Outstanding Cultural Tourism Award
A fancy dancer performs during the Red Earth Festival parade last month in downtown Oklahoma City. (Photo by Ashley McKee/The Oklahoman)
The Red Earth Native American Cultural Festival, recognized as one of the largest performing arts event of its type, was been named the 2009 recipient of the Outstanding Cultural Tourism award presented by Frontier Country Marketing Association.
Red Earth was recognized during the annual meeting of the membership-based Frontier Country Marketing Association, according to a news release. The Frontier Country Marketing Association is a nonprofit membership-based organization that promotes tourism in central Oklahoma.
Award recipients were voted on by Frontier Country members in an effort to acknowledge outstanding tourist attractions, exhibitions, events and businesses.
“We feel very privileged to be recognized by our peers in Oklahoma’s tourism industry,” said Jonna D. Kauger Kirschner, president of the Red Earth Board of Directors, in the release. “To be recognized as the Outstanding Cultural Tourism event among so many deserving events in Oklahoma is quite an honor.”
During its 23-year history the Red Earth Festival has matured into one of the most respected visual and performing arts events of its type.
At Red Earth, guests can see the work of some of the nation’s most celebrated artists, with opportunities to purchase contemporary and traditional examples of beadwork, basketry, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, paintings, graphics and cultural attire during the juried art show and market.
The dance competition at Red Earth features some of the most talented American Indian dancers in the country. The dance participants, each in their own distinctive tribal regalia, exhibit their originality and skills in the prestigious competition.
The Red Earth Festival is one of several events produced by Red Earth, Inc. a nonprofit organization with a mission to promote the rich traditions of American Indian arts and cultures through education, a premier festival, a museum and fine art markets.
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