Kevin
Connywerdy
1200 W Brooks
Norman, OK 73069
405.360.2532
e-mail: kricketandkevin@peoplepc.com
Discipline: Traditional Arts
Participants: Childhood; Adolescents, Adults and Intergenerational
Availability: Statewide; year-round
Language Fluency: Kiowa and Comanche
Kevin Conneywerdy is a Native American artist, traditional craftsman and dancer of the Kiowa and Comanche tribes. He has studied fine arts at Bacone College in Muskogee and at the University of Oklahoma. Kevin is most renowned for his traditional Indian feather-work and beading. His goal for his exciting residencies includes educating participants in all aspects of Native American culture and teaches students the authentic way to make Indian cultural items.
Arts Learning Goals
- Experience Native American dance
- Create fine arts & crafts
- Learn about authentic Indian cultural items
- Understand cultural heritage
