# Event Details - **Event Name**: Artist Talk with Karen Sixkiller: Cherokee Water Beetle - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Learn about how one of the oldest Cherokee stories inspired Artist Karen Sixkiller.About this EventArtist Talk with Karen Sixkiller: Cherokee Water Beetle Brings Sacred Earth to North Carolinawith Karen SixkillerTuesday, April 28 | 5:30 - 7 pmLearn about how one of the oldest Cherokee stories inspired Artist Karen Sixkiller to create the new 'Sacred Earth' sculptural installation at The North Carolina Arboretum. Sixkiller explores the aspects of magical realism and symbolism that combine her larger-than-life water beetle with the faceted geometric "mud" he perches on. Follow the technical journey of Karen Sixkiller's simple clay maquette through the process of becoming a large bronze piece of public art.Karen Sixkiller is a contemporary sculptor residing on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state. Sixkiller creates sculptures using metal, ceramic, glass beads, leather/suede and fabric. As a Cherokee Nation citizen much of her work is informed by Native American understandings or stories. Cherokee Nation has purchased many of Karen Sixkiller’s ceramic and mixed media sculptural pieces for display in official buildings. She has permanent public art installations in Tahlequah OK, Olympia and Port Angeles WA, and now Asheville NC; as well as several temporary installations in Coeur d’Alene ID, Olympia WA and Lake Oswego OR. Her work has been featured at multiple Indigenous and non-Indigenous art shows.Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! 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Donate to the ONE Fund here. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/asheville/artist-talk-with-karen-sixkiller-cherokee-water-beetle/100001986225109771 - **Event Categories**: Art, Crafts, Nonprofit, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.28, max: 22.57, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Asheville - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way - **lat**: 35.5017405 - **long**: -82.5988788 - **full address**: 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Artist Talk with Karen Sixkiller: Cherokee Water Beetle - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/97a346ca894c3e6124f2f4d65a995519df2ba2f614837f41bb32fd18611f4ae6-rimg-w1200-h1597-dce7a866-gmir.jpg?v=1774939702 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Artist Talk with Karen Sixkiller: Cherokee Water Beetle being held? - **A:** Artist Talk with Karen Sixkiller: Cherokee Water Beetle takes place on Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, 20 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Artist Talk with Karen Sixkiller: Cherokee Water Beetle? - **A:** Ticket prices for Artist Talk with Karen Sixkiller: Cherokee Water Beetle range from USD 12 to USD 23 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly BirdUSD 12 + USD 2 feeAvailableGeneral AdmissionUSD 17 + USD 2 feeAvailableLate RegistrationUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Artist Talk with Karen Sixkiller: Cherokee Water Beetle? - **A:** Artist Talk with Karen Sixkiller: Cherokee Water Beetle is organized by The NC Arboretum Adult Education Programs. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Artist Talk with Karen Sixkiller: Cherokee Water Beetle is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Asheville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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