All artists must be Native American tribal citizens enrolled in a federally recognized tribe and provide proof of citizenship by a tribal card. A copy of the artist’s tribal card must accompany this agreement.
Only one (1) entry is allowed per artist.
All work must be solely created by the youth artist and have been made within the past year. Group projects are not accepted. If an artist has outside help creating artwork, such artwork is disqualified.
ALL hand-delivered entries must be delivered to the competition on Friday, October 11, between 7 – 11 a.m. Entries should be delivered to the Youth Competition Area at the Sequoyah Convention Center at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. Please make sure all paperwork is complete to ensure a smooth entry process. Late entries will not be accepted.
Art will be on display at the Cherokee Art Market from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, in the Youth Competition Area.
The pick-up date for artwork is October 13 between 5 – 7 p.m. at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa in the Youth Competition Area.
Cherokee Nation Businesses, LLC (CNB), Cherokee Art Market, and Cherokee Nation staff and judges will not be responsible for artwork that is not picked up and claimed by 7 p.m. on October 13. The artist assumes the entire responsibility and liability for loss, damage and any claims arising out of theft of or damage to the artist’s work. Artist shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CNB and its employees, event coordinators, guests and participants against all claims or expenses for any loss arising out of the performance of this agreement. CNB shall not be liable, regardless of negligence or fault, for any consequential, incidental or indirect damages or loss of profits sustained by artist.
Photos and/or video images of artist/artwork may be used by CNB for publicity/advertising/stock photo use or other lawful purposes. Artist releases and agrees to hold CNB harmless for the use of pictures or video images taken during the event.
Awards are given by division and grade level.
Best in Show: $250
1st Place: $150
2nd Place: $125
3rd Place: $100
Bill Rabbit Art Legacy Award: $200
Judges Choice: $50
The Awards Reception will take place on Friday, October 11 from 6 – 9 p.m. Only the Best of Show and Bill Rabbit Legacy Awards will be presented at the Awards Reception.
Artists must send in a completed W-9 and Cherokee Nation Businesses Vendor Form with the artist packet in order to receive award money.
Sales
If the artist chooses to make their piece available for sale, a 30 percent commission will be charged. Please ensure your price allows for this commission.
Both the award and sales checks will be made payable to the artist.
Artist must fill out a W-9 and CNB Vendor Form.
There will be no sales made prior to the awards announcement.
Competition participants whose parent or legal guardian has a Cherokee Art Market booth are permitted to sell their own artwork at their parent or guardian’s booth
Shipping & Handling
Shipped artwork must be received by October 8 by 5 p.m. at 600 Main Parkway, Tahlequah, OK 74464. No late entries or “touch ups” will be allowed. Repairs for damage received in transit will be allowed at the discretion of the Cherokee Art Market staff.
Artists are responsible for all shipping costs. The artist is expected to either deliver entries or ship them prepaid. Art will not be accepted “freight collect.”
