Introduction
Welcome to the Cherokee Nation Artists website. This how-to guide covers what you need to know as a Cherokee artist and the resources available to you.
About the Website
This site is the central online hub for the Cherokee art community. It provides news, information on upcoming classes, artist resources and support aimed at strengthening the community by preserving the skills, attributes and livelihoods that sustain Cherokee art and culture.
About the Artist Recovery Act
Established in 2022, the Cherokee Artist Recovery Act is a multimillion-dollar Cherokee Nation initiative originally created to support Cherokee artists affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It offers economic relief and cultural investment through paid classes, market access funding, marketing assistance, facility improvements and direct art purchases. The program continues today to help sustain Cherokee creative work and traditions.
Account Assistance
Below is helpful information about your Cherokee Artist account and profile, including how to log in and what to do if you forgot your email or password. If you have not yet created a Cherokee Nation Artists account, submit an artist registration request. You will need to submit a request and be approved before accessing all online services and resources.
Log Into Your Account
Forgot Your Password?
- Go to the “Account Log In” page.
- Click “Lost your password?” under the password field.
- Enter the email associated with your account.
- Click “Get Reset Link.”
- Check your email and follow the reset instructions.
Forgot Your Account?
- Reach out to our team through our “Contact Us” form.
- Select “Account & Technical Assistance” and include a message stating you no longer know the email associated with your account.
- We will reach back out to you within 1 – 3 business days with instructions on how to access your account.
Update Your Account
- Visit your “Account Settings” to update your information.
- Update your information such as name, email, etc. in the appropriate fields.
- Click “Update” to apply changes immediately.
Delete Your Account
Understand that deleting your account also deletes your artist profile.
- Reach out to our team through our “Contact Us” form.
- Select “Account & Technical Assistance” and include a message stating you would like your account deleted.
- Wait 1–3 business days for review and processing by our team.
Online Resources
Art Acquisitions
See Available Bids
- Go to cherokeebids.org.
- Browse all active bids.
- Click “View” on any bid to read requirements.
Submit A Bids
- Go to cherokeebids.org.
- Select your intended bid.
- Follow the specific procurement instructions.
Artist Community Profile
Your Artist Community Profile is where Cherokee artists present their talent to the world. Your work helps Cherokee customs and culture thrive. We invite you to showcase your talents on our website.
Creating Your Artist Profile
- Submit an Artist Registration request (if you have not already). Once your registration is approved, you will have access to build your Artist Profile which is featured in our Artist Community.
- When you are ready to build your profile, log into your account.
- Visit the Artist Profile Builder, found in your Account Dashboard.
- Complete all required fields and review your information for accuracy.
- Click “Save Profile” to send your artist profile for approval.
- Your artist profile submission will enter pending status and be reviewed by our team. Expect an email notification about your artist profile status within 3 to 5 business days from the date you submitted your request.
- Once your artist profile is approved, it will automatically be added to the Artist Community page.
Update Your Artist Profile
- To make changes to your existing artist profile page, visit the Artist Profile Builder.
- Make any edits you would like to your existing submission and review your information for accuracy.
- Click “Save Profile” to send your artist profile edits for approval.
- Your artist profile edits will enter pending status and be reviewed by our team. Expect an email notification about your artist profile status within 3 to 5 business days from the date you submitted your request.
- Once your artist profile edits are approved, they will automatically be updated on the Artist Community page.