Clayburn Straughn
Chickasaw Artist

Clayburn Straughn is considered one of the finest Native American sculptors of the 20th century.  He spent his lifetime in the preservation of Native American art, culture, and history, and was recognized as a Master Artist of the Five Civilized Tribes.  Because of his contributions to Native American art, he was awarded Artist of the Month at the Oklahoma State Capital in March of 1980 and was also named "Honored One" at Red Earth.

Clayburn is honored every year by the Clayburn Straughn Native American Art Show, created in 1988 by his wife, La Verne Straughn. The art show is an annual event at the Chickasaw Festival and Annual Meeting and a tribute to the man that created exceptional expressions of Native American heritage.