April 6 – May 11 Tuesday – Saturday | 10 AM – 4 PM
The Gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza
A Virtual & In-Person Event
Special thanks to the artists, volunteers and guests who made the 53rd Annual Trail of Tears Art Show a success! Keep scrolling to view interviews with featured artists and the complete awards list. We will provide information about the 54th annual show soon.
Experience one of the country’s most prestigious Native art shows. Purchase authentic works of art from Native artists. 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.
Visit the virtual and in-person Trail of Tears Art Show to find authentic treasures that will beautify your spaces and reward you for generations to come.
The Trail of Tears Art Show has been established as a fine art exhibition and competition with quality standards; as such, acceptance is juried. View the details, entry forms and FAQs.
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.