Applications now accepted for 30th annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show

Sunday, June 22, 2025 — Applications are now being accepted for the 30th annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show, presented August 9 – September 6 at the Gallery at Cherokee Springs. Submissions are accepted through July 7 at 11:59 p.m.

Juried artists compete for more than $18,000 in two divisions: traditional and contemporary. The traditional division is defined as arts customary to Cherokee people before European contact and consists of three categories: basketry, pottery, and traditional arts.

The contemporary division is defined as the arts arising among the Cherokee after European contact. This division consists of paintings, sculpture, pottery, basketry, beadwork, jewelry, textiles, drawing, photography, graphics, and digital art.

Cherokee Nation citizens may submit their work through July 7 at 11:59 p.m. Cherokee National Treasures are exempt from jury but must complete the online submission to participate.

Winning work will be announced at an awards reception on August 8 at 6 p.m., followed by the public opening on August 9.

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

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