Cherokee Art Market
Official Weekend Stops
Celebrate Native art and creativity throughout Tulsa and the surrounding area with Official Cherokee Art Market Weekend Stops — a collection of local businesses, galleries, cultural destinations and community spaces.
Participating locations are joining the celebration with special exhibitions, events, offers and other opportunities to experience Native art and culture throughout the weekend.
Make the most of your visit by exploring the stops below and experiencing even more of Tulsa’s creative community along the way.
Explore “Earth, Sky, and Water,” featuring sculptural works by Tulsa artist Austin Navrkal, along with a special display of artwork from the private collections of Cherokee Art Market collectors.
Artificial Cloud by Bob Haozous
Visit “Artificial Cloud,” the monumental outdoor sculpture by Chiricahua Apache artist Bob Haozous in downtown Tulsa. The work uses scale and symbolism to explore technology, environmental change and humanity’s relationship with the natural world.
Explore “Palette Swap,” featuring more than 30 artists working with natural dyes, earth pigments and organic materials. On Saturday, families can also take part in a free Second Saturday Art Activity led by local fiber artist Sean Tyler.
Visit Native American-owned and operated Broken Arrow Brewing Co., the first brewery in Broken Arrow and one of only a few Native-owned breweries in the country, serving craft beers ranging from traditional to experimental styles.
Visit Burning Cedar Sovereign Wellness for an open house featuring snacks, tea, tours and a welcoming space rooted in Indigenous culture and community. On Saturday evening, gather for a special Harvest Dinner from 5 – 8 p.m.
Make Charcuteray part of your weekend with one-of-a-kind cheese boards and provisions in Tulsa. Stop in Thursday through Sunday while exploring Cherokee Art Market and Official Weekend Stops throughout the city.
Catch free community screenings of “Ahyoka” by Schon Duncan and “Julie Takes a Walk” by Shea Vassar throughout Cherokee Art Market weekend. Show your Cherokee Art Market ticket at concessions to receive a free bag of popcorn.
Explore “Lucid Self,” featuring works by Tulsa artists Mery McNett, Ra Vashtar and Gregory Messenger that examine identity and self-expression. Visit Friday, Oct. 9, from 5 – 8 p.m. for the exhibition opening.
Recharge between Official Weekend Stops at Cherokee-owned Coracle Coffee in downtown Tulsa. Enjoy thoughtfully crafted coffee, fresh house-made baked goods and a welcoming space to connect throughout Cherokee Art Market weekend.
Visit woman- and Native-owned Firefly Brew, where organic ingredients and handcrafted kombucha meet a mission of making holistic wellness more accessible. Stop by during Cherokee Art Market weekend to enjoy its offerings and community-focused atmosphere.
Visit Four Mothers Collective on Saturday from noon – 5 p.m. for a special viewing of select works from “Ripple in Traditions.” Explore the studio, shop available artwork and learn more about its work supporting Tulsa’s Native arts community.
View an art showcase featuring Cherokee artist Bayliegh Fields while enjoying two sides of Heirloom. Stop by Coffee @ Heirloom during the day or return for locally brewed beer at Heirloom Rustic Ales later in the evening.
Explore “Indigenous Independence: America at 250,” featuring rare books, manuscripts, artwork and historical objects from the Gilcrease collection that examine the American Revolution through the intertwined struggles of tribal nations and American colonists.
Visit Black- and Indigenous-owned Jones Co. Coffee, a welcoming neighborhood gathering place known for quality coffee and genuine hospitality. Stop by for a cup, conversation or comfortable place to recharge during Cherokee Art Market weekend.
Visit Magnolia Soap and Bath Co. for handcrafted soaps, bath and body products made with naturally derived ingredients. Stop in and explore colorful, freshly made products and pick up a little self-care while enjoying Cherokee Art Market weekend.
Explore a showcase of local Native artists and the debut of a new Native artist zine during Cherokee Art Market weekend. Visitors can also shop limited-edition, artist-designed goods created especially for the weekend.
Experience contemporary fine art at Mvskoke Waters Gallery, operated by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. On Thursday, Oct. 8, the gallery will feature a special Indigenous Fashion Show before remaining open throughout Cherokee Art Market weekend.
Explore “Memory and Connection on the Mother Road,” an exhibition curated by Carly Treece (Mvskoke) examining stories and connections tied to Route 66. The exhibition will be open Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Explore two Indigenous exhibitions at 101 Archer: “Still Sovereign: Land, Law, Memory” and “Back for Blood: Never Whistle at 101 Archer.” On Friday, Oct. 9, join editors Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. for a special conversation.
Visit Cherokee- and Mexican American-owned Palomino Books and Listening Room for special Cherokee Art Market weekend programming, including a conversation with filmmakers Schon Duncan and Shea Vassar and author events featuring Traci Sorell and others.
Explore “Everything We Dream: Native Abstraction” and works by Native artists throughout Philbrook’s collection and galleries. Native artists are also featured in “Roadside Abstractions: Route 66 & American Modernism.”
Visit John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park, a landmark honoring Tulsa’s Black history and the legacy of Dr. John Hope Franklin. Explore Hope Plaza and the Tower of Reconciliation while learning about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Visit Royce Meyers Gallery for a special exhibition featuring the work of acclaimed Cherokee artist Shan Goshorn. The gallery will be open Thursday through Saturday during Cherokee Art Market weekend.
Shop Native-owned Southwest Trading Company along Route 66 for Native-made art, jewelry, pottery, clothing, accessories and more, featuring work by artists and makers from tribes across Oklahoma and the Southwest.
Visit The Hulett Collection for “Visions of Time and Transformation,” an exhibition featuring the work of Tulsa photographer Don Thompson. Explore the exhibition while making your way through Tulsa’s historic Cherry Street district.
Visit The Museum Broken Arrow to explore local history and Native culture, including a solo exhibition by renowned Mvskoke artist Johnnie Diacon during Cherokee Art Market weekend.
Explore The Sky Gallery, a Route 66 destination showcasing work from more than 100 local artists, including several Native creators. On Friday evening, stop by during Art Crawl on 66 for a special gallery experience.
Visit Cherokee-owned Starlite Bar for a late-night lineup of comedy, cabaret and music throughout Cherokee Art Market weekend. Friday’s Comedy Night features Yuchi and Mvskoke comedian Brent Deo, followed Saturday by Dead Disco with DJs Robbo (Cherokee) and MRWEREWULF (Kiowa and Mvskoke).
Kick off Cherokee Art Market weekend with a free concert Wednesday, Oct. 7, as part of the Brown Bag It Concert Series, featuring “Oklahoma Woman Quartet” by Cherokee Nation citizen Anjelica Lindsey, blending classical composition, Cherokee language and contemporary Indigenous womanhood.