THE CHEROKEE NATIONAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC., PRESENTS
25TH ANNUAL CHEROKEE HOMECOMING ART SHOW & SALE AUGUST 15 – SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 AT THE CHEROKEE HERITAGE CENTER
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER FOR 2020 July 24th , 5pm – Photographs and Entry Forms of artwork must be received Photographs and Entry Forms can be sent through email to [email protected] or mailed by usb drive (see address below). All photographs must be in digital form and must be received by 5pm CST. Please limit total email to 3mb or less. Photographs must be of actual completed artwork to be entered. No late entries will be accepted. DO NOT BRING IN ARTWORK. Artwork will be juried into the show through the photographs, but judging will be on the actual art.
A completed entry form, including a W9, must be submitted with the photographs. Incomplete forms will disqualify the entry. No changes can be made to entries or information after the deadline. Artwork will be accepted from photographs, but the awards will be judged on actual artwork. The Cherokee Heritage Center can assist with free photographing artwork by appointment. Please call immediately to set up an appointment. National Treasures and Tradition Keepers are excluded from the photograph submission, but must have the completed entry form with W9 submitted by the deadline.
ENTRY FEE: A $10 fee per submitted piece will be required. The money raised from the fees will support art show expenses. Fees are non-refundable. Cherokee National Treasures, Tradition Keepers and CNHS current members are exempt from the entry fee. Payments can be sent by check (made out to “CNHS”) or through our PayPal button located on our website at http://www.cherokeeheritage.org/for-artists.
July 29th - Accepted artwork will be posted on the Cherokee Heritage Center website: www.CherokeeHeritage.org. You may also call 1-888-999-6007 to inquire if art is accepted.
Monday, August 10th, 5pm - Artwork must be delivered to the Cherokee Heritage Center. Artwork not received or late will forfeit their place in this year’s show.
August 14th, 6-8pm - Historical Society Members and Awards Reception. Winning artwork will be announced; ribbons and prize money will be awarded. Accepted artists are encouraged to attend and preview the art show with our guests. Art will be for sale beginning at 6PM. NOTE: if artists would like to share their Buyer’s List, we will send invitations.
September 19th, 5pm – Art show ends. Artwork can not be picked up prior to this date.
September 21st – Artwork can be picked up during business hours Monday – Friday 9am-5pm. If other arrangements are necessary, please contact us prior to October 22nd.
October 23rd, 5pm – Last Day to pick up art or make arrangements. Any artwork left after this date without pickup arrangements will become property of the Cherokee National Historical Society, Inc.
ELIGIBILITY Refusal to follow art show rules and instructions will result in rejection of entered art work, dismissal of all entries and/or banned entry for a specified period of time. If extenuating circumstances arise, please contact the Curator or Director to request an appeal. Requests will be considered on a case by case basis.
Artists must be at least 18 years of age and a member of a federally recognized Cherokee Tribe; i.e., Cherokee Nation, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, or Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. A copy of the artist’s tribal citizenship card must accompany entry.
In recognition of National Treasures and Tradition Keepers, their work is accepted providing all rules and guidelines are followed.
Artwork must be for sale at a reasonable market price. Any entry that appears to have a price designed to prohibit sale may be removed from the show unless the artist is able to document his or her ability to sell at such prices.
Any entry that is delivered that does not match the submitted photograph will be removed from the show. Submitted photographs are required to be of completed work.
Art must be completed after October 1, 2019. The only exception is made for bronzes to allow casting no earlier than March 1, 2019, provided original sculpting was not completed prior to March 1, 2019.
Photography containing content considered to be ceremonial in nature: If your photographic entry contains content that could be considered ceremonial in nature, please include a written description of the content, its origins, and justification of the piece. If the jury has further questions, the Curator or Director will contact the artist and may request written permission from the originating ceremonial ground leader. Artwork that would be subject to this rule would include but is not limited to: Photography of Stomp Grounds, with or without people; photography of any rites, rituals, or medicine being performed in progress or outcome; with or without people. The Cherokee Heritage Center strives to both support and protect Cherokee culture, and will refrain from contributing to any exploitation of Cherokee people or ceremony.
Entries that contain parts of a protected species, such as feathers, claws, bones, fur, etc., are automatically disqualified under Federal Law. Under Oklahoma Law Title 29, Statutes 5-411, 7-503; Wild Animal Feathers or Parts (including but not limited to Wild Turkey) are prohibited unless documentation is provided that they were obtained from a commercial retailer or heritage breeder. A receipt of purchase is considered valid documentation. Please provide this documentation with your application. Art including wild animal parts/feathers without documentation will be disqualified. Animal feathers/parts obtained from CN Natural Resources cannot be sold according to federal guidelines. Feathers/Parts obtained from the wild, while hunting legally or otherwise may not be sold except as otherwise provided by law.
The Cherokee Heritage Center as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization upholds political neutrality. As a result, submitted artwork or title that is construed to campaign for a specific candidate in a current election cycle and/or attacks a candidate may be excluded from the show.
ACCEPTANCE All art work will be juried for acceptance through digital photographs. Photos are due at CHC by 5pm CST, July 24th, 2020. You must submit photographs of actual artwork by email with attachments (jpg, bitmap, tiff). CDs will not be returned. Label your entries with your name and number to correspond with the entry form (example: smith1.jpg-smith1detail.jpg) only send one (1) extra detail image per work if absolutely necessary. Email photographs to: [email protected]. Include in your email: Artist name, Tribe, address, and phone number; artwork title, size, medium, price and category.
Accepted artwork will be announced by July 29th and must be delivered to the Cherokee Heritage Center no later than 5pm of August 10th, or the artist forfeits their entry. The Cherokee National Historical Society’s web site www.CherokeeHeritage.org, will post a list of accepted works. Judging for awards will not occur until the artwork has been received.
SIZE 2D Entries in the fine arts division may not have an image area exceeding 48" wide or 60" high. However, an artist may utilize two 2D entry space widths and enter one piece or a dyptich within that space. Maximum allowable space for a piece such as this is 96 inches wide and 60 inches high. Two entry fees will be required, and the single piece will be counted as two of the allowable entries for the show. Mats, frames, and bases will not be measured unless they are a part of the overall artistic work, such as a painting extending onto the mat. Paintings must be on a standard surface. Image
area is defined as being the exposed viewable area of the image. 3D or sculpture must not exceed 48”w x 72””h x 48”d excluding base.
FRAMES All non-sculptured fine art must be suitably framed and ready to hang with wire. Stretched canvases with painted edges are acceptable. Plastic bracket or clip type frames, saw tooth hangers, etc., do not meet this requirement.
A protective covering of glass or Plexiglas is required on entries with sensitive surfaces, such as pastel or watercolor. The covering must be rigid; materials such as shrink-wrap are inappropriate.
NUMBER OF ENTRIES No artist may submit more than three entries total with only two pieces allowed per category. Triptychs (or other multi- piece entries) may be entered, but must conform to rules governing a single piece since it is being considered as a single entry. This means the total image may not exceed 48”w x 60”h. (Refer to size requirements for multi-piece entries exceeding these dimensions)
DIVISIONS & CATEGORIES Each entry must be designated in only one of the following categories:
Traditional Division Traditional Division is defined as arts being performed prior to European contact.
Category 1 – Traditional Basketry: All items must be of native material, such as barks, honeysuckle, buck brush, river cane, etc., natural dyes are encouraged, but commercial dyes are not permitted.
Category 2 – Traditional Pottery: Pottery must be made with traditional methods, and must include clay preparation, construction, and firing. Kiln fired and wheel thrown pots will not be allowed.
Category 3 –Traditional Arts: This category is open to other crafts such as toys, masks, musical instruments, cooking utensils; stick ball sticks, knives with carved bone handles, etc. Traditional weapons – blowguns, bow and arrows, war clubs, points, etc. are included. Sculpture- Original works in stone, wood, clay, metal, bone and other natural materials. Unfired clay will not be accepted because of its fragile nature. Images submitted in one medium may not be resubmitted in another medium, i.e., a woodcarving may not be entered as a bronze in the same year or later year. Wood entries must be treated for insects.
Contemporary Division Contemporary Division is defined as arts being performed during and after European contact.
Category 5 -- Visual Arts: Paintings -- Original works in oils, watercolors, acrylics, gouache, tempera etc., and related mixed mediums, such as ink and acrylic. Graphics -- Original works in ink, pencil, charcoal, pastels, scrimshaw, including photography and digitally created work. Works produced in lithography, etchings, hand-pulled prints, and block prints are also eligible.
Category 6 – Contemporary Sculpture -- Original works in non-traditional materials. Paper casts are acceptable. Entries in this category should be carved, molded, constructed, or shaped by the artist not something formed by nature. Images submitted in one medium may not be resubmitted in another medium.
Category 7 -- Contemporary Pottery -- Wheel thrown or hand built pieces using contemporary methods such as clay preparation, construction, or firing is allowed. No slip mold pieces are allowed. Sculpted clay can also be entered into this category.
Category 8 – Contemporary Basketry: All items must be of commercial material and commercial dyes are permitted.
Category 9 – Textiles: Weavings, rugs, blankets, tapestries, clothing, appliqué, ribbon work, quilts, shawls, traditional ceremonial garments and finger woven articles are acceptable. Sewing machine work is acceptable. Commercially made clothing, liquid embroidery or commercial kits are not allowed. All quilts and blankets must have a hanging pocket or appropriate hanger attached.
Category 10 – Beadwork: Beadwork materials, such as horn, shell, clay, etc. are accepted. Commercial beads are accepted. Safety pin beadwork is prohibited. Materials protected under federal law will not be allowed. Beadwork including, but not limited to, bandolier bags, purses and sashes are included. If beadwork significantly enhances the art of the entry piece, it is eligible for this category. All jewelry that uses commercial beads will be included in this category and not jewelry.
Category 11 – Jewelry: A. Allowable 1. Organic and Stone Materials a. Shell and natural organic materials; such as but not limited to: bone, wood, horn, natural stones such as turquoise, coral, lapis, etc. b. Natural pearls, finished stones and gemstones cut by artist in cabochon and faceted shapes set in metal settings. 2. Metals: All non-plated metals are allowed and must be clearly identified. For example: silver, copper, gold (10K or higher) and metal clays. 3. Findings: Findings are defined as “an ingredient part of the finished product that adapts the product for wearing or use.” Examples of allowable findings are: jump rings, earring backs, clasps, chain, barrette clips, hooks and eyes, leather for bolo straps or concho belts. The findings may not comprise more than 10% of the art work.
B. Allowable with Disclosure 1. Turquoise; natural only or stabilized from north or South America with disclosure. 2. Commercially purchased and cut organic and stone materials not compromised more than 10% of the submission. 3. Color enhanced by wax treatment or heat-treated natural stones must be disclosed. 4. Commercially available coral from temporary strands must be natural, no dyes. 5. Commercially available beads can only be used in combination with a handmade piece and may not comprise more than 10% (in addition to the 10% finding allowance) of the piece. Cast Jewelry: The mold must be handmade and/or hand carved by the artist. The cast piece must be hand poured by the artist. Traditional materials allowable are tuffa, cuttle fish, sandstone, sand and clay. Allowable with disclosure are rubber, wax and lost wax casting provided the casting was carved, molded and poured by the artist. Cast pieces must have the artist’s hallmark on them and be numbered. We will only take pieces which are limited to 25 reproductions. **Please note, having IJS or some other company employing Indians to cast jewelry IS NOT ALLOWABLE. “The work MUST be ENTIRELY by the artist.” 6. Fabricated laminated pattern sheet metals may be used but must be disclosed to the customer and may not comprise more than 10% of the piece. 7. Precious Metal Clay is allowable with disclosure. PMC castings or mold productions may not be made from commercial molds or found objects but must be made by the artist and must disclose the material of the mold and how it is made and the metal amount.
NON ALLOWABLE 1. Imported non-American Indian stones, shell beads and fetishes. 2. Imported and/or color treated nuggets or tumbled chips of any material. 3. Laboratory grown imitations, plastic or synthetic block reconstituted or compressed materials, such as lapis, coral, turquoise etc. 4. Any and all color-treated, dyed stones/materials such as blue onyx, blue topaz, coral, etc. 5. Items assembled from or using manufactured components, such as:
a. Machine made or die-struck components or purchased cast blanks, such as rings, bracelets, bezel cups, leaves, bolo tips, etc. b. Pre-made silver beads will be considered with findings and may comprise no more than 10% of the piece including ALL findings. 6. Machine made “liquid” silver or gold, or plated materials: gold under 10Kt. 7. Commercially cut and drilled beads. Those entries using them will be included in the Beadwork Category. 8. In total 90% of the piece must be made by the artist.
Standard and Special Awards Prize Money is awarded through sponsorships.
Grand Prize, ‘Best of’ each category, Merit Awards, and Judges Choice are awarded for this show.
Special Awards:
CNE Emerging Artist Awards Awards are for original works in any medium or category from artists who have shown in less than 3 previous Cherokee Homecoming art shows. Eligible artists cannot have won any previous CHAS awards, must be a Cherokee Nation citizen, and can be a novice to master craftsman.
Bill Rabbit Legacy Award This award is to recognize an original work in any medium of category that best represents the spirit of Cherokee National Treasure Bill Rabbit. A US Veteran and self-taught artist, Bill Rabbit created paintings that are featured within the CHC’s Trail of Tears Exhibit and that are prized throughout the nation. Rabbit Studios sponsors this award and selects the recipient.
JURYING The jurying of artwork is done by three non-participating artists, typically including a National Treasure or Tradition Keeper, but not the Curator, to determine which pieces of artwork are accepted into each show. The jury primarily focuses on ensuring the artwork follows the rules and overall quality based on the photographs submitted but has no say or influence in the judging for awards. This jury rotates with every show.
JUDGING The Cherokee Heritage Center will select a judge, or judges, based on their knowledge of Cherokee Art and Craft. A list of accepted works will be posted on our web site at http://www.cherokeeheritage.org. Winners will be announced at the awards presentation Friday, August 14th at 7pm.
SALES All award and sale checks will be made payable to the artist. Payment to the artist will be made no later than thirty days after CHC receives complete payment of artwork. Payment will not be distributed to artists without a completed W-9 on file with our Finance Department. A new W-9 must be filled out with your application.
A thirty (30) percent commission will be charged on all sales. Please be sure that your price allows for this commission. Example: If you price an item at $100, after the sale you will receive $70.
The museum reserves the right to make sales of any art entered into the show and to collect commission on such sales until the work is returned to the artist.
DISPLAY Although every care will be taken in handling and display of work, the museum will not be responsible for any loss or damage. All work will be identified with the artist name, tribal affiliation, medium, price, category, title and tracking number.
IDENTIFICATION OF ART Please date entries, either on the work or on the identification tag. Please do not cut the entry form.
The museum reserves the right to photograph entries for use in publicity and for permanent files unless written
notification is received with the entry detailing restrictions. The museum does not intend any commercial use of these photographs; they are strictly promotional or archival in nature.
Art Statements: Artists can submit a statement for each of their entries limited to 100 words. These statements will be available for judge’s review and will be posted throughout the show. Statements must be submitted in an editable format, electronically, through email with the entry forms.
SHIPPING AND HANDLING 1. Deadline: All mailed works must be received at the CHC’s post office by August 2nd, so that they may be picked up on August 5th. No late entries or “touch-ups” will be allowed. Repairs for damage received in transit will be allowed at the museum’s discretion. 2. Shipping Fees: Artists are responsible for all shipping costs. The artist is expected to either deliver entries or ship them prepaid. Art will not be returned “freight collect.” Artists who hand-deliver entries to the museum but wish them shipped back will be assessed with a packing charge. Please enclose a check for return shipping equal to your shipping and indicate the amount of insurance on the piece. OR, you may include pre-paid shipping labels.
Cherokee Heritage Center c/o Callie Chunestudy 1101 S. Muskogee Avenue, BOX 515 Tahlequah, OK 74465
PACKAGING Entries must be shipped in a reinforced corrugated carton or wooden box. Masking tape should be used on an entry under glass. Note: Frequent cases of unsatisfactory insurance settlements have been encountered on works damaged in transit. It is the responsibility of the artist to conduct any insurance claims for their work.
RETURN OF ART: The show will hang until September 19th, 2020. We ask that you consider other commitments before entering, as works displayed in the show are required to remain in the show for its entire run. Breaking of this rule can result in the artist not being allowed to enter future shows. Unsold art may not be claimed by anyone other than the artist -- unless the artist provides written authorization. Any request to rescind authorization must be made by in writing as well. All artwork must be picked up no later than October 23rd, 2020. Any artwork that is not picked up, or arrangements not made, will become property of the Cherokee National Historical Society, Inc. Every effort will be made to return entries in their original shipping packages, but the museum cannot guarantee return of all shipping materials. As a practical matter, those artists whose containers can be quickly filled, such as wooden boxes, generally receive their works much faster than those who shipped in boxes that require reinforcement. Please try to design your box for easy return and allow for sufficient packing on all sides to protect your work. Please be sure your name is on the box. The museum is not responsible for packing hand-carried entries. Artwork shipped back will be sent without insurance unless authorized on the entry form. Any additional charges for shipping will be invoiced to the artist. For additional information call (888)-999-6007. Locally you may call (918)-456-6007, or email: callie- [email protected]
The Cherokee National Historical Society, Inc. is proud to recognize Cherokee Nation Businesses as the primary sponsor of the 24th Annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show and Sale.
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