Cherokee Nation Businesses is accepting bids for original artwork to be displayed at several locations throughout the Cherokee Nation Reservation. If you are interested in submitting a bid or learning more about the acquisition process, please follow the link below.
The community of Cherokee artists is one of immense talent, cultural importance and shared respect. It is welcoming and always eager to share knowledge and skills with the hope of preserving Cherokee traditions and culture.
Cultural classes provide Cherokee Nation citizen artists an opportunity to teach, demonstrate or perform their Cherokee art. Classes are open to all, with a preference for Cherokee Nation citizens, to help ensure the Cherokee art forms and cultural practices continue for future generations.
For Cherokee Nation citizen artists and performers seeking assistance with expenses related to art shows, events and markets. To support their efforts and help them recover from the pandemic, artists can apply for a reimbursement of up to $2,000 annually of related expenses pertaining to registration, travel, advertisements or supplies for qualified art markets or art shows.
Cherokee artists can apply for marketing assistance to include in-kind services such as the printing and production of marketing materials like business cards, booth signage and more.