Last Updated on January 16, 2024, 10:38 AM | Published: January 16, 2024
The Cherokee Nation sends this information as posted below:
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The longest-running Native American art show and competition in Oklahoma is seeking artwork for its upcoming spring event. The 53rd annual Trail of Tears Art Show is presented April 6-May 11 in the gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza and online at www.VisitCherokeeNation.com.
Through the juried show, artists compete for more than $18,000 in the following categories: painting, sculpture, pottery, basketry, graphics, jewelry, miniatures, diverse art forms, textiles and photography/digital art.
There is no entry fee associated with the show. Individuals looking to enter artwork must be over 18 years old, be a citizen of a federally recognized Native American tribe or nation, and complete all submission requirements no later than 5 p.m. CST on Feb. 23.
An awards reception will be held on Friday, April 5, from 6-8:30 p.m., followed by the public opening on Saturday, April 6, at 10 a.m.
The gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. It is located at 3377 Cherokee Springs Road. Additional information about the show and how to submit artwork is available at www.VisitCherokeeNation.com.
Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism
Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism is managed by Cherokee Nation Businesses and was created in 2007 to preserve and promote the history and culture of the Cherokee people. Efforts by the Cherokee Nation include award-winning cultural, specialty and event tours and operation of seven Cherokee Nation museums and various Cherokee Nation retail locations.
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