Shows & Markets
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Cherokee Artisan Market
Buy handmade, original works from Cherokee artisans at this exclusive event on Cherokee National Capitol Square.
Cherokee Artisan Marketplace is a juried event. Citizens of the three federally recognized Cherokee tribes are eligible to apply. Include three to four photos of your work with the completed application.
Entry Deadline August 12, 2022
Accepted artisans will be notified shortly after the entry deadline.
Contact
Donetta Johnson918.704.6395 | donetta.johnson@cn-bus.com
Saturday, September 3
9 am – 3 pmSunday, September 4
9 am – 3 pmAll listed events are in Central daylight savings (UTC-5:00) time.
Art Show
The 17th Annual Cherokee Art Show and Sale is a 3-day event held during Cherokee National Holiday at the Chota Conference Center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The show and sale will begin Friday, September 2 and conclude on Sunday, September 4. It is open to federally recognized Native American artists with the largest percentage of artists being Cherokees who specialize in southeastern art forms.
Friday, September 2
12 pm - 8 pmSaturday, September 3
9 am - 5 pmSunday, September 4
10 am - 3 pmAll listed events are in Central daylight savings (UTC-5:00) time.
Adult ArtistsBest in ShowJudges’ Choice Awards Chief’s Choice Award Deputy Chief’s Choice Award Speaker’s Choice Award First Place for a Category Second Place for a Category Honorable Mention for a Category |
Youth ArtistsAge 1 – 8Age 9 – 13 Age 14 – 18 |
Adult ArtistsFirst PlaceSecond Place Honorable Mention for a Category Chief’s Choice Award Deputy Chief’s Choice Award Speaker’s Choice Award Judges’ Choice Awards |
Youth ArtistsFirst PlaceSecond Place Honorable Mention for a Category Chief’s Choice Award Deputy Chief’s Choice Award Speaker’s Choice Award Judges’ Choice Awards |
People's Choice Award
Don’t forget to vote for your favorite work of art! At the 17th Annual Cherokee Art Show and Sale, we ask the people to award one adult and one youth award the coveted People’s Choice Award.Art Show
The 17th Annual Cherokee Art Show and Sale is a 3-day event held during Cherokee National Holiday at the Chota Conference Center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The show and sale will begin Friday, September 2 and conclude on Sunday, September 4. It is open to federally recognized Native American artists with the largest percentage of artists being Cherokees who specialize in southeastern art forms.
Friday, September 2
12 pm - 8 pmSaturday, September 3
9 am - 5 pmSunday, September 4
10 am - 3 pmAll listed events are in Central daylight savings (UTC-5:00) time.
Adult ArtistsBest in ShowJudges’ Choice Awards Chief’s Choice Award Deputy Chief’s Choice Award Speaker’s Choice Award First Place for a Category Second Place for a Category Honorable Mention for a Category |
Youth ArtistsAge 1 – 8Age 9 – 13 Age 14 – 18 |
Adult ArtistsFirst PlaceSecond Place Honorable Mention for a Category Chief’s Choice Award Deputy Chief’s Choice Award Speaker’s Choice Award Judges’ Choice Awards |
Youth ArtistsFirst PlaceSecond Place Honorable Mention for a Category Chief’s Choice Award Deputy Chief’s Choice Award Speaker’s Choice Award Judges’ Choice Awards |
People's Choice Award
Don’t forget to vote for your favorite work of art! At the 17th Annual Cherokee Art Show and Sale, we ask the people to award one adult and one youth award the coveted People’s Choice Award.Quilt Show
This annual show of beautiful, handmade artistry features quilts, wall hangings, purses, clothing and all forms of handmade art. You do not have to be Native American to participate in this show. Quilts must have been made within the last five years.
Friday, September 2
12 pm - 8 pmSaturday, September 3
9 am - 5 pmSunday, September 4
10 am - 3 pmAll listed events are in Central daylight savings (UTC-5:00) time.
Adult Artists |
Appliqued 75% with piece work |
Cherokee National Holiday Themed | Paper Pieced |
Hand Pieced – Hand Quilted | Baby Quilt |
Hand Pieced – Machine Quilted | Wall Hanging |
Machine Pieced – Hand Quilted | Purse or Clothing |
Machine Pieced – Machine Quilted | Miscellaneous Items |
Mixed Technique |
Youth Artists |
Specialty Technique | Youth Quilt (17 yrs. old & younger) |
T-Shirt | Youth Quilting Projects (13 – 17) |
Embroidered 75% with piece work | Youth Quilting Projects (under 12) |
Viewer’s Choice
Themed Entry Award
Chief’s Choice
Deputy Chief’s Choice
First Lady of the Cherokee Nation’s Choice
Deputy Chief’s First Lady Choice
First Daughter of the Cherokee Nation’s Choice
Car Show
Check out old-school and new-school whips and rides at the 18th Annual Cherokee Holiday Car Show, presented by Cherokee Casino Tahlequah.
Sunday, September 4
Registration 9 am – 11 amJudging 11 am – 1 pm
Trophies Awarded 2 pm
Cars
Original Cars:1942 & Older, 1946-1954, 1955-1964, 1965-1972, 1973-1987, 1988-1998, 1999-2009, 2010-presentModified Cars: 1954 & Older, 1955-1972, 1973-1987, 1988-1998, 1999-2009, 2010-present
Trucks
Original Trucks: 1958 & Older, 1959-1987, 1988-1998, 1999-2009, 2010-presentModified Trucks: 1958 & Older, 1959-1987, 1988-1998, 1999-2009, 2010-present
Mustangs
1964-1967, 1968-1978, 1979-1993, 1994-2004, 2005-2014, 2015-presentMuscle Cars
Corvettes: 1953-1969, 1970-1983, 1984-1996, 1997-2007, 2008- PresentChevelles: 1964-1972
Camaros: 1964-1972, 1973-1983, 1984-1990, 1991 – 2001, 2010 - Present
Other Categories
ConvertiblesMotorcycles
Rat Rods
Special Interest
Off Road Imports
Best of Show
Chief's Choice
Best Paint
Best Interior
Council's Choice
Speaker's Choice
Registration Fee – $20 cash only (day of event)
Registration is on the south side of the casino
Car Show
Check out old-school and new-school whips and rides at the 18th Annual Cherokee Holiday Car Show, presented by Cherokee Casino Tahlequah.
Sunday, September 4
Registration 9 am – 11 amJudging 11 am – 1 pm
Trophies Awarded 2 pm
Cars
Original Cars:1942 & Older, 1946-1954, 1955-1964, 1965-1972, 1973-1987, 1988-1998, 1999-2009, 2010-presentModified Cars: 1954 & Older, 1955-1972, 1973-1987, 1988-1998, 1999-2009, 2010-present
Trucks
Original Trucks: 1958 & Older, 1959-1987, 1988-1998, 1999-2009, 2010-presentModified Trucks: 1958 & Older, 1959-1987, 1988-1998, 1999-2009, 2010-present
Mustangs
1964-1967, 1968-1978, 1979-1993, 1994-2004, 2005-2014, 2015-presentMuscle Cars
Corvettes: 1953-1969, 1970-1983, 1984-1996, 1997-2007, 2008- PresentChevelles: 1964-1972
Camaros: 1964-1972, 1973-1983, 1984-1990, 1991 – 2001, 2010 - Present
Other Categories
ConvertiblesMotorcycles
Rat Rods
Special Interest
Off Road Imports
Best of Show
Chief's Choice
Best Paint
Best Interior
Council's Choice
Speaker's Choice
Registration Fee – $20 cash only (day of event)
Registration is on the south side of the casino