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. The show will be held from August 9 through September 6, 2025, in the Gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza.
Congratulations to the artists accepted into the 30th Annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show and thank you to all who entered. We are proud to have your work representing Native art, culture and tradition.
Visit the virtual and in-person Cherokee Homecoming Art Show to find authentic works that will beautify your spaces and reward you for generations to come.
Any Cherokee Nation citizens may enter. Tribal citizenship or CDIB card must accompany entry. Cherokee National Treasures are exempt from jury but MUST complete the online entry process by the deadline to participate.
If you have completed the entry process by the deadline, you will be notified by email no later than July 10, 2025, of your acceptance into the show.
Cherokee Homecoming Art Show does not have a youth division. To inquire about the Cherokee Art Market youth competition later in the year, email cherokeeartmarket@cn-bus.com.
There is no fee to enter or participate. A 30% commission on all sales in the art show will be charged. Please price your pieces accordingly.
Yes. Artists may submit up to three (3) art pieces into the competition, but only two (2) entries in the same category. Ex: Two (2) Pottery and one (1) Basketry OR one (1), Pottery, one (1) Visual Arts, and one (1) Basketry. A detailed description of your piece and high-resolution photographs are ideal for jurying. This will also help any prospective buyers: the more details, the better.
The application will be available on the website on May 23, 2025. If you need assistance with your application and uploading images, please contact us at 918.804.9253 or email Callie.Chunestudy@cn-bus.com. The entry deadline is July 7, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CDT.
All sales, online and in-person, will be processed through Cherokee Homecoming Art Show. Artists should direct any purchase inquiries to the online or in-person galleries. A 30% commission on all sales in the art show will be charged. Please price your pieces accordingly. When a piece sells, the artist will be notified and will receive payment within three weeks of the sale. Homecoming Art Show staff will mail purchases to buyers by September 12, 2025. Please allow 7-10 days for delivery. Unsold pieces will be available for pickup or shipped back to the artist at that time as well. If you have further questions, please contact the Homecoming Art Show at callie.chunestudy@cn-bus.com or 918.456.7311. To learn more about shipping and handling, please visit here.
Media Contact
Whitney Dittman
whitney.dittman@cn-bus.com
918.384.6714
