The Tanne Foundation
The Tanne Foundation

Tanne Foundation awards recognize outstanding achievement and are an expression of gratitude to artists for their passion and commitment to their work.

Reverend Chief Walking Tall

2026 Tanne Award Recipient
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Healing Artist

Walking Tall, Bowling Green, Kentucky, is a Choctaw healing artist, Reiki Master, sound healer, and multidisciplinary creative whose work bridges visual art, public performance, community engagement, and holistic wellness. Guided by the belief that creativity is medicine, Walking Tall creates experiences to support healing, connection, and transformation for individuals and communities.

Their practice spans painting, installation, music, sound healing, and creative facilitation, weaving together artistic expression, Indigenous perspectives, and energy-based healing modalities. Through symbolic imagery, storytelling, and immersive experiences, Walking Tall explores themes of resilience, spirituality, cultural memory, identity, and humanity’s relationship with the natural world.

Walking Tall’s work has been exhibited in galleries, public spaces, and community settings, where art serves as a catalyst for dialogue, reflection, and collective well-being. They have been recognized for artistic excellence through various grants and featured presenter roles while maintaining a commitment to community-centered creative practice.

Through every project, Walking Tall seeks to cultivate spaces where art, healing, and cultural wisdom come together to inspire renewal, empowerment, and meaningful connection.

www.chiefwalkingtall.com

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