Shows & Markets

Cherokee Homecoming Art Show

About the Event

Experience our show’s 31st anniversary, as we celebrate Cherokee Nation’s artistry, culture and heritage in our capital, Tahlequah. The Cherokee Homecoming Art Show began in 1995 to honor its artists’ shared heritage over Cherokee National Holiday weekend. It features 12 categories of traditional and contemporary Cherokee art. Purchase art in person or through our online gallery.

Categories & Awards

Category 1 – Basketry: Contemporary

Category 2 – Basketry: Traditional

Category 3 – Beadwork & Quillwork

Category 4 – Drawing, Graphics & Mixed Media

Category 5 – Jewelry

Category 6 – Painting

Category 7 – Photography & Digital Art

Category 8 – Pottery: Contemporary

Category 9 – Pottery: Traditional & Figurative

Category 10 – Sculpture

Category 11 – Textiles

Category 12 – Traditional Arts

 

Placement Awards:

  • Best of Show – $1,500
  • 1st Place Category – $700
  • Merit – $250
  • Judges Choice – $500
  • People’s Choice In-Gallery – $100
  • People’s Choice Online – $100

Special Awards:

  • Bill Rabbit Legacy Award – $300
  • Betty Scraper-Garner Elder Award – $200
  • Mary Ellen Meredith Award for Humor – $400
  • Emerging Artist Awards – 1st $600, 2nd $400, 3rd $200
Divisions
Eligibility & Rules

To view the show policies, please visit here.

Participant Information

Event Details

Event details coming soon. Follow us on social or check back later for updates.

Wado to everyone who came out to celebrate this year’s event. We’ll see you next year!

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