Read about Oregon’s Traditional Artists in the news! All artists featured are a part of the Oregon Culture Keepers Roster, an ever-expanding, juried selection of Oregon-based folk and traditional artists. 

 

*Artist Awarded* 

May 21, 2025 

Announcing the 2025 Taproot Fellows The Alliance for California Traditional Arts 

Featuring Inna Kovtun, (Ukrainian Folklorist, Singer, and Dancer) 

 

May 08, 2025 

Featuring Jayanthi Raman, (Bharatha Natyam Classical Indian Dancing) 

 

*Artist Awarded*  

February 26, 2025  

Featuring Feryal Abbasi-Ghnaim (Palestinian Embroidery), Sweta Ravisankar (Bharatanatyam Dancing, Nattuvangam (Cymbals)), Steve Harris (Gear and Saddle Making, Rawhide Braiding), and Hossein Salehi (Persian Santoor)  

 

*Artist Awarded* 

December 17, 2024 

Featuring Tuaopepe Tasi Keener (Polynesian Dancing) 

 

*Artist Awarded*  

April 24, 2024  

Featuring Acosia Red Elk (Jingle Dancing) 

 

*Artist Awarded*  

Featuring Eddie Melendrez (Chicano Painting) 

 

September 23, 2024  

Featuring Ed Edmo (Native American Storytelling)