About Us
Mission & Goals
The mission of The Sequoyah Institute is to develop, foster, and provide cultural enrichment beyond the classroom and promote the understanding of the fine arts as experiences central to the lives of our community: the students of Northeastern State University, the residents of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and the surrounding areas. The Sequoyah Institute continually works to achieve one overriding goal - unite our community through the arts. We work toward the following: providing our community with quality arts experiences that explore the dynamic relationship between performers and audience; educating and engaging our community in promoting the vital role that the arts play in our lives; supporting and nurturing artists in our community and the community at large; promoting and encouraging the celebration of cultural diversity in our community through the arts.
History
The Sequoyah Institute was founded in 1985 as a non-profit organization of Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Tahlequah, Oklahoma, is one of the most historically significant cities west of the Mississippi River: it was the end of the Trail of Tears for the eastern Cherokees. As a result, it has been the capitol of the Cherokee Nation since 1841. It is located on the Lakes Country of northeastern Oklahoma in Cherokee County. With so many factors coming together, this community is a unique blend of cultural, historical, recreational, and educational opportunities. It has become an expression of the community's talents, values, needs, resources, and aspirations. Developing these objectives in the past 20 years has been an exciting and personally rewarding experience for all involved. It has required patience, clear and careful thinking, and a genuine concern for both the arts and the community.
The mission of The Sequoyah Institute is to develop, foster, and provide cultural enrichment beyond the classroom and promote the understanding of the fine arts as experiences central to the lives of our community: the students of Northeastern State University, the residents of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and the surrounding areas. The Sequoyah Institute continually works to achieve one overriding goal - unite our community through the arts. We work toward the following: providing our community with quality arts experiences that explore the dynamic relationship between performers and audience; educating and engaging our community in promoting the vital role that the arts play in our lives; supporting and nurturing artists in our community and the community at large; promoting and encouraging the celebration of cultural diversity in our community through the arts.
History
The Sequoyah Institute was founded in 1985 as a non-profit organization of Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Tahlequah, Oklahoma, is one of the most historically significant cities west of the Mississippi River: it was the end of the Trail of Tears for the eastern Cherokees. As a result, it has been the capitol of the Cherokee Nation since 1841. It is located on the Lakes Country of northeastern Oklahoma in Cherokee County. With so many factors coming together, this community is a unique blend of cultural, historical, recreational, and educational opportunities. It has become an expression of the community's talents, values, needs, resources, and aspirations. Developing these objectives in the past 20 years has been an exciting and personally rewarding experience for all involved. It has required patience, clear and careful thinking, and a genuine concern for both the arts and the community.
Staff
Megan White, Director
918-456-5511, ext. 4500
white013@nsuok.edu
Kelly Cullen, Secretary
918-456-5511, ext. 4500 or 4505
cullen@nsuok.edu
Dr. Paul Westbrook , Dean of the College of Liberal Arts
918-456-5511, ext. 3600
westbroo@nsuok.edu
Advisory Board
Barbara Abercrombie
Summer Conner-Hogshooter
Dana Eversole
Rachel Farinelli-Sage
Nancy Garber
Sandy Johnson
Kate Kelly
Jim & Sharon Ketcher
Adele King
Etter Nottingham
Danny Perry
Michael Sage
Eldon Stone
Cathy Turner
Pam Williams
Contact Information
The Sequoyah Institute
Northeastern State University
529 Seminary
Tahlequah, OK 74464
918-458-2075
918-458-2119 (Fax)
Megan White, Director
918-456-5511, ext. 4500
white013@nsuok.edu
Kelly Cullen, Secretary
918-456-5511, ext. 4500 or 4505
cullen@nsuok.edu
Dr. Paul Westbrook , Dean of the College of Liberal Arts
918-456-5511, ext. 3600
westbroo@nsuok.edu
Advisory Board
Barbara Abercrombie
Summer Conner-Hogshooter
Dana Eversole
Rachel Farinelli-Sage
Nancy Garber
Sandy Johnson
Kate Kelly
Jim & Sharon Ketcher
Adele King
Etter Nottingham
Danny Perry
Michael Sage
Eldon Stone
Cathy Turner
Pam Williams
Contact Information
The Sequoyah Institute
Northeastern State University
529 Seminary
Tahlequah, OK 74464
918-458-2075
918-458-2119 (Fax)