Over the past 18 years, Cherokee Art Market has grown to become one of the largest juried markets in Oklahoma. This year’s event, taking place October 14 and 15 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa in Catoosa, Oklahoma, features more than 150 Native American artists representing nearly 50 tribal nations from the United States and Canada.
Cherokee National Treasure Troy Jackson won the Anna Mitchell Excellence in Southeastern Pottery Award, Best of Class and Best of Show at the 2022 Cherokee Art Market, and is this year’s featured artist.
Attendees can enjoy Native American artwork in categories that include beadwork, quillwork, pottery, paintings, drawings, basketry, sculptures, textiles, photography, graphics and diverse art forms; and meet the artists to learn about their work firsthand. A youth competition showcases the creativity of the next generation of Native American talent.
“Cherokee Art Market has built a reputation for excellence,” says Donna Tinnin, senior manager of museums and events for Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism. “We pride ourselves on showcasing quality, authentic Native American art and the immersive and inclusive environment that our artists, buyers and community have come to know and love. Cherokee Art Market is truly a celebration of our thriving Native cultures.”
Bryan Waytula (Cherokee), The Grass Dancer, colored pencil on matboard, 40 x 33”
In addition to art, Cherokee Art Market will present cultural demonstrations and artist presentations showcasing traditions and practices like storytelling, basket weaving and flint knapping.
Renowned for his clay, steel and bronze sculptures, Cherokee National Treasure Troy Jackson is this year’s featured artist. In addition to many prestigious awards, including accolades at the Santa Fe Indian Market, Jackson won the Anna Mitchell Excellence in Southeastern Pottery Award, best of class and best of show awards during the 2022 Cherokee Art Market. This year nearly 60 winning artists will be recognized across eight classes at the 2023 event.
Crystal Hanna (Cherokee), Water Serpent, coiled, red slip, scraffito from hand dug clay, 10 x 14”
The market kicks off with an opening reception on Friday, October 13, at 7 p.m., when more than $75,000 in prize money will be awarded across nearly 30 categories. The public is welcome to attend the reception for $35 per person, tickets for which will be available for purchase at the door.
Courtney Biggs (Cherokee/Anishinaabe), Woodland Summer, beechwood bowl, 9”
“The Native art community is incredible,” says Tinnin. “It is so inspiring to see these artists come together, not in competition with one another, but in celebration of their work. They continually push each other to reach new heights and explore new ways of sharing our history and culture with the world. Our artists have also done a phenomenal job of making their work accessible for all buyers. It’s impossible to leave this market without feeling like you’re part of it.” —
Cherokee Art Market
October 14-15, 2023
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa
777 W. Cherokee Street, Catoosa, OK 74015
(877) 779-6977, www.cherokeeartmarket.com
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