Cherokee Art Market Winners
BEST OF SHOW
Chase Kahwinhut Earles, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
“Caddo Story of Night & Day: Traditional Caddo Jar”
SPECIAL AWARDS
Anna Mitchell Excellence in Southeastern Pottery Award
Crystal Hanna, Cherokee Nation
“Mom Forgot My Measles Vaccine!!”
Culture Keeper Award
Joseph Byrd, Cherokee Nation, Quapaw Nation, Osage Nation
“Uktena #1”
Innovator Award
Chase Kahwinhut Earles, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
“Coyote Races Turtle: Caddo Vans Shoes Effigy”
Jesse Hummingbird Legacy Award
Kristin Gentry, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
“Biskinik (Woodpecker)”
Judge’s Choice
Emil Her Many Horses, Oglala Sioux Tribe
“Hat & Boot Special”
Judge’s Choice
Micah Wesley, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, The Muscogee (Creek) Nation
“None Shall Pass”
Judge’s Choice
Linda Kukuk, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
“M&M (Mule & Monarch)”
Judge’s Choice
Keetahni Tyler, Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah
“The Grand Radioactive Dawn”
Judge’s Choice
Faith Jones, The Muscogee (Creek) Nation
“Lucv Cvcke: Turtle Mother”
Judge’s Choice
Melissa Freeman, The Chickasaw Nation, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
“Micha Nukhaklo/And Sorrow”
CLASS: 2D ART
Best of Class
Bobby Martin, The Muscogee (Creek) Nation
“Intertwined #2”
Division: Painting
Best of Division
Micah Wesley, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, The Muscogee (Creek) Nation
“Artemis”
2nd Place
Regina Free, The Chickasaw Nation
“Pueblo Enchantment Dancer II”
3rd Place
Kindra Swafford, Cherokee Nation
“Survive: Trash Bandit Raccoon”
Division: Photography & Digital Arts
Best of Division
Destiny Green, The Chickasaw Nation
“Fancy Dancers”
2nd Place
Anita Mitchell, Cherokee Nation
“Sacrifice”
3rd Place
Mary Lupton, Cherokee Nation
“Echos of Resistance”
Division: Drawing, Graphics & Mixed Media
Best of Division
Gregg Standridge, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
“The Supulpa Sisters”
2nd Place
Dylan Cavin, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
“We Ain’t Delinquent”
3rd Place
Jennifer Hicks, The Chickasaw Nation
“Emperor Moth with Hands Beaded Fuschia Mat”
CLASS: BASKETRY
Best of Class
Holly Pyke, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
“Turtle Island”
Division: Contemporary
Best of Division
Holly Pyke, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
“Grandma’s Basket of Flowers”
2nd Place
Ronda Moss, Cherokee Nation
“Hiding in Full Color”
3rd Place
Michael Dart, Cherokee Nation
“Whispering Hope”
Division: Traditional
Best of Division
Vivian Cottrell, Cherokee Nation
“Double Woven River Cane Basket”
2nd Place
Jacob Waytula, Cherokee Nation
“A Noon Day Base”
3rd Place
Vivian Cottrell, Cherokee Nation
“Their Strength Became Our Strength”
CLASS: BEADWORK & QUILLWORK
Best of Class
Leith Mahkewa, Oneida Nation of the Thames
“Kaientho Kwen: Harvest Moccasins”
Division: Contemporary
Best of Division
Arla Marquez, Seneca Cayuga Nation
“The Messengers: Black Swallow Tail Set”
2nd Place
Arla Marquez, Seneca Cayuga Nation
“This is What Beadwork Feels Like: Cosmic Collar”
3rd Place
Janae Grass, Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma
“Red Sticks & Yellow Earth”
Division: Traditional
Best of Division
Carrie Moran McCleary, Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians
“On the Move: Nookomis Remedies”
2nd Place
Randee Spruce, Seneca Nation of Indians
“Day Dreams”
3rd Place
Amy Deer, Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
“The Cherokee White Rose Hatband”
CLASS: DIVERSE ART FORMS
Best of Class
Tony Tiger, Sac & Fox Nation, Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
“Community Arbor: Fathers & Sons”
Division: Contemporary
Best of Division
George Willis, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
“Stickball Players Watch Band”
2nd Place
Tom Farris, Cherokee Nation, Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians, Oklahoma
“Warrior”
3rd Place
Tim Blueflint Ramel, Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians
“Mariposa’s Song of Renewal”
Division: Traditional
Best of Division
Carrie Moran McCleary, Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians
“Reclaiming the Sisterhood of Tuppies”
2nd Place
Joshua Adams, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
“Potato Clan/Long Hair Clan Masks”
3rd Place
Jamie Bennett, The Muscogee (Creek) Nation
“Deer Toes”
CLASS: JEWELRY
Best of Class
Ernest Benally, Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah
“Beauty Around Us”
Division: Contemporary
Best of Division
Peter Nelson, Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah
“Untitled”
2nd Place
Abraham Begay, Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah
“Shalako: Kachina Necklace”
3rd Place
Jay Livingston, Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah
“Stone of Joy”
Division: Traditional
Best of Division
Jerald Arviso, Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah
“Handmade Sterling Silver, Navajo Pearl Squash Blossom with Rare Carico Lake Turquoise”
2nd Place
Roy Tenorio, Pueblo of San Felipe, New Mexico
“The Ancient One”
3rd Place
Hayden Haynes, Seneca Nation of Indians
“O’Shagodiye:nö: They Did Catch Her”
CLASS: POTTERY
Best of Class
Chase Kahwinhut Earles, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
“Caddo Story of the Night & Day: Traditional Caddo Jar”
Division: Contemporary
Best of Division
Jane Osti, Cherokee Nation
“Traveling on Daksi”
2nd Place
Karin Walkingstick, Cherokee Nation
“The Gathering”
3rd Place
Troy Jackson, Cherokee Nation
“The Journey Forward”
Division: Traditional & Figurative
Best of Division
Crystal Hanna, Cherokee Nation
“Mom Forgot My Measles Vaccine”
2nd Place
Crystal Hanna, Cherokee Nation
“Ready to Race”
CLASS: SCULPTURE
Best of Class
Joshua Adams, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
“Rise of the Serpents”
Division:
Best of Division
Scott Middleton, Cherokee Nation
“Sgili”
2nd Place
Troy Jackson, Cherokee Nation
“Battle Series 5: Assimilation & Acculturation”
3rd Place
Grant Morris, Cherokee Nation
“Dalnonige Ywohali (Yellow Eagle)”
CLASS: TEXTILES
Best of Class
Jamie Bennett, The Muscogee (Creek) Nation
“This May Be the Last Time”
Division: Contemporary
Best of Division
Marie Martin, Cherokee Nation
“Lady’s Ribbonwork Honor Blanket”
2nd Place
Charlene Laughing, Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah
“Double Diamond Rug”
3rd Place
Jules Daugherty, Cherokee Nation
“They Signed in Ink, We Paid in Blood”
Division: Traditional
Best of Division
Charlene Laughing, Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah
“Vegetal Crystal”
2nd Place
Lisa Rutherford, Cherokee Nation
“Time Traveler”
3rd Place
Cathy Abercrombie, Cherokee Nation
“Bison on the Mountain”
BEST OF SHOW
Chase Kahwinhut Earles, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
“Caddo Story of the Flood”
SPECIAL AWARDS
Innovator Award
Monica Silva Lovatoa, Santo Domingo Pueblo
“Three Sisters”
Culture Keeper Award
Valerie Kagan, Cherokee Nation
“Modern Day Beloved”
Anna Mitchell Excellence in Southeastern Pottery Award
Lillie Vann, Cherokee Nation
“Exposed”
Jesse Hummingbird Legacy Award
Michael Toya, Pueblo of Jemez, New Mexico
“Winter Hummers”
Native American Art Magazine Editor’s Choice Award
Sayokla Kindness-Williams, Oneida Nation
“Takwehya’lak: Remember Us All”
CLASS 1: PAINTING, DRAWING, GRAPHICS & PHOTOGRAPHY
Best of Class
Kindra Swafford, Cherokee Nation
“Director’s Chair”
Division A: Painting
Best of Division
Matthew Bearden, Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Oklahoma
“War Bonnet”
2nd Place
Jerry Sutton, Cherokee Nation
“Spring”
3rd Place
Robin Stockton, Cherokee Nation
“Joyful Rabbit Plays the Flute”
Division B: Photography & Digital Arts
Best of Division
Keith Edaakie, Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico
“Journey Back Home”
2nd Place
Leanne Lee, Zuni Tribe of the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico
“Fostering Traditions”
3rd Place
Sheiyenne Baloo-Seegmiller, Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah
“Turquoise Textures”
Division C: Drawing, Graphics & Mixed Media
Best of Division
Bryan Waytula, Cherokee Nation
“The High Ground”
2nd Place
Linda Kukuk, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
“Perched”
3rd Place
Billy Hensley, The Chickasaw Nation
“Shallow Water”
CLASS 2: SCULPTURE
Best of Class
Regina Free, The Chickasaw Nation
“Osi ( Chickasaw=Eagle)”
Division A: Stone, Bronze & Other
Best of Division
Saige Lafountain, Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah
“Creation Speaks”
2nd Place
Ron Honyouti, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
“Butterfly Dreams”
3rd Place
Grant Morris, Cherokee Nation
“Adatlisui Yanasi”
CLASS 3: BEADWORK/QUILLWORK
Best of Class
Della BigHair-Stump, Crow Tribe of Montana
“Indigenous Couture”
Division A: Traditional
Best of Division
Ann Quis Quis, San Pasqual Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of California
“Comanche Lance”
2nd Place
Carrie Moran McCleary, Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana
“Between the Linez: The Bounty”
3rd Place
Jamie Bennett, The Muscogee (Creek) Nation
“Grandmother Spider”
Division B: Contemporary
Best of Division
Sharon Trudeau, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Michigan
“Assimilation”
2nd Place
Amy Deer, Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska
“Innocence in Nature”
3rd Place
Michael Begay, Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah
“Boundless Growth”
CLASS 4: BASKETRY
Best of Class
Jacob Waytula, Cherokee Nation
“A Basket”
Division A: Traditional
Best of Division
Michael Dart, Cherokee Nation
“Berry Picking Basket”
2nd Place
Mary Aitson, Cherokee Nation
“Weaving Time”
3rd Place
Mary Aitson, Cherokee Nation
“Honeysuckle Strong”
Division B: Contemporary
Best of Division
Stephanie Pinkston, Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma
“Bone of the Earth”
2nd Place
Michael Dart, Cherokee Nation
“Baby Basket”
3rd Place
Jacob Waytula, Cherokee Nation
“Copper Grasshopper”
CLASS 5: POTTERY
Best of Class
Chase Kahwinhut Earles, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
“Caddo Story of the Flood”
Division A: Traditional & Figurative
Best of Division
Alvina Yepa, Pueblo of Jemez, New Mexico
“Traditional Kiva Cylinder”
2nd Place
Crystal Hanna, Cherokee Nation
“Daksi Ilisi”
3rd Place
Lisa Rutherford, Cherokee Nation
“Fish Effigy”
Division B: Contemporary
Best of Division
Troy Jackson, Cherokee Nation
“Cherokee Rose 3, Continuance”
2nd Place
Lillie Vann, Cherokee Nation
“It Goes On”
3rd Place
Tama Robert, Cherokee Nation
“Elevation”
CLASS 6: TEXTILES
Best of Class
Valerie Kagan, Cherokee Nation
“Modern Day Beloved”
Division A: Traditional
Best of Division
Charlene Laughing, Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah
“Germantown”
2nd Place
Cathy Abercrombie, Cherokee Nation
“Wild Beast Warmth”
3rd Place
Philip Singer, Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah
“Checkered Manta”
Division B: Contemporary
Best of Division
Melissa Freeman, The Chickasaw Nation, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
“Onnahinli Okhlika “Dark Morning”
2nd Place
Marie Martin, Cherokee Nation
“Ribbonwork Honor Blanket”
3rd Place
Della Bighair-Stump, Crow Tribe of Montana
“Kaiaiah’s Pink Rose Couture”
CLASS 7: JEWELRY
Best of Class
Joe Reano, Santo Domingo Pueblo
“Eclipse of Shades”
Division A: Traditional
Best of Division
Cheyenne Custer, Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah
“Spider Women”
2nd Place
Hayden Haynes, Seneca Nation of Indians
“Reawakening”
3rd Place
Bob Proctor, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
“In the Beginning”
Division B: Contemporary
Best of Division
Peter Nelson, Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah
“Necklace”
2nd Place
Matagi Sorensen, Yavapai-Apache Nation of the Camp Verde Indian Reservation, Arizona
“Vine Necklace”
3rd Place
Jay Livingston, Navajo Nation, Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah
“Arrowhead Shield Bracelet”
CLASS 8: DIVERSE ART FORMS
Best of Class
A Wayne ‘Tay Sha’ Earles, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
“Tah’-Na-ha HakA=yu’= White Buffalo”
Division A: Traditional
Best of Division
Dalin Maybe, Northern Arapaho Tribe of the Wind River Reservation, Wyoming
“Mixed Descendancy Doll”
2nd Place
Julie Burk, Cherokee Nation
“Keep on Powwow Dancin’”
3rd Place
Richard Fields, Cherokee Nation
“Wicked Snake Bow”
Division B: Contemporary
Best of Division
Dalin Maybe, Northern Arapaho Tribe of the Wind River Reservation, Wyoming
“Honoring the Buffalo Nation; and that one in particular”
2nd Place
Tom Farris, Cherokee Nation
“Say what? A gallery”
3rd Place
George Willis, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
“Buffalo Powder Horn”
BEST OF SHOW
Demos Glass, Cherokee Nation
Cherokee National Treasure
“Two Realms”
SPECIAL AWARDS
Innovator Award
Monica Silva Lovato, Santo Domingo Pueblo
“Hope for the Future”
Culture Keeper Award
Hollis Chitto, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians / Pueblo of Laguna / Pueblo of Isleta
“Napakanli Um Okla Imma (Flowers for My Family)”
Anna Mitchell Award
Tama Roberts, Cherokee Nation
“Hopeful”
Troy Jackson, Cherokee Nation
Cherokee National Treasure
“Cherokee Rose”
Jesse Hummingbird Legacy Award
Michael Toya, Pueblo of San Felipe
“Nature’s Medicine”
Native American Art Magazine Editor’s Choice Award
Pati Belgarde, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota
“Mona Lisa”
Judges Choice
Pati Belgarde, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota
“Mona Lisa”
Crystal Hanna, Cherokee Nation
“Lizella Choctaw Man”
Joe Reano, Santo Domingo Pueblo
“Fire and Ice: The Cleopatra Necklace”
Pati Belgarde, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota
“Mona Lisa”
Chase Earles, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
“Doh-ooh-tay’won: To Play”
Hollis Chitto, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians / Pueblo of Laguna / Pueblo of Isleta
“Flowers For My Family”
CLASS 1: PAINTING, DRAWING, GRAPHICS & PHOTOGRAPHY
Best of Class
Bryan Waytula, Cherokee Nation
“The Grass Dancer”
Division A: Painting
Best of Division
Kristin Gentry, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
“Kamama Rainbow for Jewell”
2nd Place
Candace Schanholtzer, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
“Flycatcher Fall”
3rd Place
Norma Howard, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma / The Chickasaw Nation
“Untitled”
Division B: Drawing, Graphics, Photography, Mixed Media
Best of Division
Bobby C. Martin, The Muscogee (Creek) Nation
“Surrounded by Herron Ladies at the Camphouse”
2nd Place
Shannon Stevens, Pueblo of Laguna
“Hopi Love”
3rd Place
Dylan Cavin, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
“Sunday’s Expenses”
CLASS 2: SCULPTURE
Best of Class
Demos Glass, Cherokee Nation
Cherokee National Treasure
“Two Realms”
Division A: Stone, Bronze & Other
Best of Division
Ronald Honyouti, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
“Cosmos”
2nd Place
Gary Henson, Cherokee Nation
“The Voice of the Turtle”
3rd Place
Troy Jackson, Cherokee Nation
Cherokee National Treasure
“Can You Hear Me”
CLASS 3: BEADWORK/QUILLWORK
Best of Class
Pati Belgarde, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota
“Mona Lisa”
Division A: Traditional
Best of Division
Hollis Chitto, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians / Pueblo of Laguna / Pueblo of Isleta
“Quilled Dance Bag”
2nd Place
Jennifer Jordan, Oneida Nation
“Mom Says I Can Dance”
3rd Place
Jennifer Jordan, Oneida Nation
“Three Sisters”
Division B: Contemporary
Best of Division
Hollis Chitto, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians / Pueblo of Laguna / Pueblo of Isleta
“Napakanli Um Okla Imma (Flowers for my Family)”
2nd Place
Monica Raphael, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
“Miikawaadad Nenookaasi (Beautiful Hummingbird)”
3rd Place
Katrina Mitten, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
“Nipi Keekiihtanki (Water is Flowing with Life)”
CLASS 4: BASKETRY
Best of Class
Michael Dart, Cherokee Nation
Cherokee National Treasure
“Wild Thang”
Division A: Traditional
Best of Division
Mary Aitson, Cherokee Nation
“Knight Song”
2nd Place
Mary Aitson, Cherokee Nation
“Strength in Her Hands”
3rd Place
Leona Romero, Tohono O’odham Nation of Arizona
“Music in Desert”
Division B: Contemporary
Best of Division
Michael Dart, Cherokee Nation
Cherokee National Treasure
“Let’s Go to Market”
CLASS 5: POTTERY
Best of Class
Troy Jackson, Cherokee Nation
Cherokee National Treasure
“Cherokee Rose”
Division A: Traditional & Figurative
Best of Division
Alvina Yepa, Pueblo of Jemez
“Kiva Prayer and Medicine Jar-Bowl”
2nd Place
Jane Osti, Cherokee Nation
Cherokee National Treasure
“The Lives We Carry”
3rd Place
Chase Earles, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
“Hasinai”
Division B: Contemporary
Best of Division
Lillie Vann, Cherokee Nation
“Prevail”
2nd Place
Jane Osti, Cherokee Nation
Cherokee National Treasure
“Celebration of Earth”
3rd Place
Lillie Vann, Cherokee Nation
“Crooked Face”
CLASS 6: TEXTILES
Best of Class
Alberta Henderson, Navajo Nation
“Majestic”
Division A: Traditional Weaving (Rugs, ETC.)
Best of Division
Cathy Abercrombie, Cherokee Nation
Cherokee National Treasure
“Hot Fuchsia”
2nd Place
Berdine Begay, Navajo Nation
“Chanting Waves”
3rd Place
Phillip Singer, Navajo Nation
“Finding Greener Pastures”
Division B: Contemporary (Clothing, ETC.)
Best of Division
Jamie Bennett, The Muscogee (Creek) Nation
“Soke’htv. Medicine Giver”
2nd Place
Marie Martin, Cherokee Nation
“Osage Lady’s Ribbon Work”
3rd Place
Melissa Freeman, The Chickasaw Nation / The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
“By the Light of the Harvest Moon”
CLASS 7: JEWELRY
Best of Class
Abraham Begay, Navajo Nation
“Squash Blossom Necklace”
Division A: Traditional
Best of Division
Peter Nez Nelson, Navajo Nation
“New Dawn”
2nd Place
Abraham Begay, Navajo Nation
“Contemporary Bolo”
3rd Place
Ira Custer, Navajo Nation
“4 Season Design Necklace”
Division B: Contemporary
Best of Division
General B. Grant, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
“The Mother Town”
2nd Place
Timmy Yazzie, Pueblo of San Felipe
“Serenity”
3rd Place
Billy Hensley, The Chickasaw Nation
“Hardfish Fancy Cuff Duo”
CLASS 8: DIVERSE ART FORMS
Best of Class
General B. Grant, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
“Today’s Medicine”
Division A: Traditional
Best of Division
Emil Her Many Horses, Oglala Sioux Tribe
“The Chief’s Daughter (Phase One and Phase Three)”
2nd Place
Ronald Honyouti, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
“Henry’s Siblings”
3rd Place
Jamie Bennett, The Muscogee (Creek) Nation
“C’etto”
Division B: Contemporary
Best of Division
Hayden Haynes, Seneca Nation of Indians / Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma / The Muscogee (Creek) Nation
“Cornhusk Doll Figurine”
2nd Place
Rain Scott, Navajo Nation
“Strength Through Resilience”
3rd Place
Amanda Wilson, Comanche Nation
“Fire and Ice”