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 8 to September 12, 2026, in The Gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza.
Any Cherokee Nation citizen 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.
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.
Cherokee Homecoming Art Show does not have a youth division. To inquire about the Cherokee Art Market youth competition, email cherokeeartmarket@cnbglobal.com.
All sales, online and in-person, will be processed through the 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.
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Whitney Dittman
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