Cherokee Art Market

Youth Competition

The Cherokee Art Market Youth Competition was established to encourage Native American youth artists to develop their skills and compete on an adult level. If you are a Native artist currently in grades 6 through 12, apply for the chance to be featured alongside other talented youth artists representing tribes from across the country and win cash prizes.

Our national inter-tribal youth art show awards $2,500 in prizes and the Best of Show winner will receive a free booth at the Cherokee Art Market the following year—a valuable opportunity to showcase their work alongside top Native artists.

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Artist Application Open

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Enter the competition by 11:59 p.m. on September 26, 2025.

Important Dates

08/18/2025

Applications Open, 9 AM CDT

09/26/2025

Applications Close, 11:59 PM CDT

10/06/2025

Winning Artists Notified

Youth Competition Winners

Young artists enter work in three age-based divisions. Congratulations to the winning artists!

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