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54th Annual
Visit Cherokee Nation proudly presents the 54th Annual Trail of Tears Art Show! Experience one of the country’s most prestigious Native art shows. View and purchase a variety of authentic, award-winning works of art. The Trail of Tears Art Show is the longest-running juried Native art competition in Oklahoma. Since 1972, it has fostered the artistic expression of Native American heritage.
SHOW DATES
April 5 – May 11, 2025
SHOW HOURS
Tuesday – Saturday
10 AM – 4 PM
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01/03/2025
02/21/2025
02/26/2025
04/05/2025
05/11/2025
Artist Application Opens
Artist Application Closes, 11:59 PM CDT
Artist Notified of Acceptance
Gallery Opens
Gallery Closes
01/03/2025
Artist Application Opens
02/21/2025
Artist Application Closes, 11:59 PM CDT
02/26/2025
Artist Notified of Acceptance
04/05/2025
Gallery Opens
05/11/2025
Gallery Closes
01/03/2025
02/21/2025
02/26/2025
03/01/2025 – 3/21/2025
04/05/2025
05/11/2025
05/19/2025
05/13/2025 – 05/24/2025
Artist Application Opens
Artist Application Closes, 11:59 PM CDT
Artist Notified of Acceptance
In-Person Art Drop-off
Gallery Opens
Gallery Closes
Purchased Artwork Shipped
Return of Art
01/03/2025
Artist Application Opens
02/21/2025
Artist Application Closes, 11:59 PM CDT
02/26/2025
Artist Notified of Acceptance
03/01/2025 – 03/21/2025
In-Person Art Drop-off
04/05/2025
Gallery Opens
05/11/2025
Gallery Closes
05/19/2025
Purchased Artwork Shipped
05/13/2025 – 05/24/2025
Return of Art
Who won Best of Show? Who are this year’s up-and-coming artists? Find out here.
Learn more about the Best of Show & Trail of Tears Award winners as well as the featured artist of the 53rd anniversary show.
View the complete list of Best of Show artwork, starting from 1972.
The Trail of Tears Art Show is a fine art exhibition and competition with established standards of excellence; as such, acceptance is juried. View the details, entry forms and FAQs.
Please vote for your favorite art piece on Facebook by clicking here.
Congratulations to the artists accepted into the 53nd Annual Trail of Tears Art Show and thank you to all who entered. We are proud to have your work representing Native art, culture and tradition.
Cherokee Nation citizen Roy Boney Jr. won the Best of Show at the 2023 Trail of Tears Art Show. Learn more about Roy and his winning piece, “ᏚᏙᎠ ᏥᏍᏚ ᎤᏂᎩᏍᏗ (Her Name is Wild Rose)” in this Artist Spotlight.
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Media Contact
Whitney Dittman
whitney.dittman@cn-bus.com
918.384.6714
