Cherokee Nation now accepting art submissions for 54th annual Trail of Tears Art Show

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. - The longest-running Native American art show and competition in Oklahoma is seeking artwork for its upcoming spring event. The 54th annual Trail of Tears Art Show will be presented April 5-May 10 in the gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza and online at www.VisitCherokeeNation.com.

There is no entry fee associated with the show. Individuals looking to enter artwork must be over 18 years old and a citizen of any federally recognized Native American tribe or nation. Submissions can be made online at https://trailoftearsartshow.com/application/ and must be completed no later than 5 p.m. CST on Feb. 21.

Through the juried show, artists compete for more than $18,000 in the following categories: painting, sculpture, pottery, basketry, graphics, jewelry, miniatures, diverse art forms, textiles and photography/digital art.

An awards reception will be held on Friday, April 4, from 6-8:30 p.m., followed by the public opening on Saturday, April 5, at 10 a.m.

The gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. It is located at 3377 Cherokee Springs Road in Tahlequah. Additional information about the show and how to submit artwork is available at www.VisitCherokeeNation.com.