"the People's Paths!" Cherokee News Path - Cherokee Heritage Center Seeking Artists

PARK HILL, Oklahoma – The Cherokee HeritageCenter is currently seeking entries for the 13th Annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show and Sale. The show will open on August 16 and remain on display through October 5.

Participation in this show is limited to artists who are citizens of a federally recognized Cherokee tribe (Cherokee Nation, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma, or Eastern Band Cherokee). A copy of the artist’s tribal citizenship card must accompany entry.

Divisions and categories for the show include:

Traditional Division: 1. Traditional Basketry, 2. Jewelry and Beading, 3. Traditional Pottery,
4. Traditional Arts

Contemporary Division: 5. Visual Arts (Painting and Graphics), 6. Contemporary Sculpture,
7. Contemporary Pottery, 8. Contemporary Basketry, 9. Textiles.

Prize money will be awarded in each category. Artists will compete for a total of $10,000 in prize money.

In order to be accepted in the art show all artwork must be delivered to the Cherokee Heritage Center no later than 4pm on August 5th.

The 13th Annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show and Sale brings skilled artisans in varied media together in order to preserve Cherokee craftsmanship passed down from generation to generation. The Cherokee Heritage Center strives to educate visitors on all aspects of Cherokee history and culture, and has permanent exhibitions that examine the history and lives of the Cherokees.

The Cherokee Heritage Center, located located at 21192 S. Keeler Drive, Park Hill, Okla., is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The 13th Annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show and Sale is sponsored by Cherokee Nation Enterprises.

To receive a detailed copy of the official rules and instructions send an email to exhibits@cherokeeheritage.org. For more information, visit CHC online or call 918-456-6007 or toll-free 888-999-6007.