Cherokee Art Market | Tulsa

Join us at the for a celebration of fine art created by Native artists. This in-person event brings together prominent Indigenous artists from throughout the United States and Canada, presenting exceptional works in pottery, paintings, jewelry, textiles, basketry, sculpture and more.

Check out the agenda below for presentation times and special events, including the Early Access Hour sponsored by , featuring the popular Bubbles & Bites Lounge.

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Cherokee Art Market offers a special opportunity to meet artists, learn about their creative practices and explore the histories, ideas and living traditions that inform their work.

Throughout the market, guests can enjoy artist talks, presentations and a pop-up bookshop presented by , featuring Native authors and art books.

These programs offer visitors the opportunity to hear directly from artists and learn more about the ideas, techniques and cultural knowledge that inform their work.

Cherokee Art Market showcases fine art by Native artists, with a wide range of contemporary and traditional work presented throughout the market.

The works displayed here reflect exceptional artistic vision, outstanding craftmanship and deep cultural connections.

Info: Celebrate the vibrant creativity of Native artists at the Cherokee Art Market Awards Reception, an evening honoring the very best work featured at this year's market. Guests will enjoy an exclusive opportunity to view award-winning artwork gathered together in one space, with music by Tulsa's DJ Kylie (Cherokee Nation) setting the atmosphere throughout the evening. Enjoy a walking dinner featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and indoor-outdoor seating designed for conversation, connection, and discovery. Meet artists, reconnect with friends, and experience the energy of Cherokee Art Market before the public opening. The evening also includes the live presentation of Best of Show and a moment of remembrance honoring artists we have lost over the past year and their enduring contributions to our communities and the arts.

Info: Be among the first to experience the 2026 Cherokee Art Market. Presented by the Philbrook Art & Gardens, the Early Access Hour offers guests exclusive admission one hour before the market opens to the public. This limited-capacity experience allows you to explore the market at a relaxed pace, connect directly with artists and secure your favorite works before the crowds arrive. Your ticket includes early access to the market, access to the Bubbles & Bites Lounge until 12 p.m. on Saturday, a commemorative Cherokee Art Market T-shirt and a Cherokee Art Market tote bag. Whether you are a seasoned collector, a first-time buyer or a supporter of Indigenous art, the Early Access Hour is the perfect way to elevate your Cherokee Art Market experience. Limited tickets are available.

Info: Exclusive to VIP ticket holders, the Bubbles & Bites Lounge is open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and offers a comfortable place to relax between artist visits, presentations and market exploration. Guests can enjoy complimentary light bites and beverages while viewing a curated media program featuring OsiyoTV stories highlighting Cherokee artists, along with a special viewing of a work by Lloyd Kiva New from the Cherokee Nation collection. It's the perfect place to recharge and reflect on a weekend immersed in exceptional Indigenous art.

Info: Magic City Books joins Cherokee Art Market weekend with a pop-up shop featuring selections of works connected to fine art, Native authors and more! Be sure and visit the pop-up shop located in the Deer Room.

Info: Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr., editors of “Back for Blood: Never Whistle at Night Part II,” return to discuss the next chapter in Indigenous horror. Co-presented with Oklahoma Center for the Humanities, the conversation explores why Native horror resonates so deeply, how the genre continues to evolve and the stories that haunt long after the final page.

Info: Discover how tradition continues to evolve through contemporary Native art. Yasmine Austin Sapulpa shares how ancestral knowledge informs her creative practice today, using examples of both traditional and contemporary works to explore the balance between innovation and cultural continuity.

Info: Featuring Eliana Ramage, Andrea L. Rogers and Adrienne Keene. Moderated by Autumn Fourkiller. Four acclaimed Cherokee authors gather for a lively conversation on contemporary Native literature, storytelling and the enduring power of Indigenous voices.

Info: Following the Bubbles & Bites Lounge, the space will transition to a cash bar featuring the OU game on the big screen. Open to all Cherokee Art Market guests, this casual gathering space offers the perfect place to catch the game, meet fellow attendees and enjoy the afternoon between market activities.

Info: Step inside the world of a Navajo weaver as Tahnibaa Naataanii shares the journey from raising sheep to creating handwoven textiles. Through photographs of their homeland, studio and finished works, this presentation offers an intimate look at the enduring relationship between land, tradition and weaving.

Info: Experience the artistry of Pueblo loom beadwork as Marvin Gabaldon demonstrates traditional beading techniques from start to finish. Along the way, he'll explain the meanings behind the patterns and symbols, offering insight into the cultural significance woven into every design.

Info: Magic City Books joins Cherokee Art Market weekend with a pop-up shop featuring selections of works connected to fine art, Native authors and more! Be sure and visit the pop-up shop located in the Deer Room.

Info: Exclusive to VIP ticket holders, the Bubbles & Bites Lounge is open Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. and offers a comfortable space to relax between artist visits, presentations and market exploration. Guests can enjoy complimentary light bites and beverages while viewing a curated media program featuring OsiyoTV stories highlighting Cherokee artists, along with a special viewing of a work by Lloyd Kiva New from the Cherokee Nation collection. It’s the perfect place to recharge and reflect on a weekend immersed in exceptional Indigenous art.

Info: Bestselling author Chelsea Luger explores how our homes can reflect identity, wellness and cultural connection. Drawing from her book, “Native Home: Curating, Creating, and Cleansing Your Sacred Space,” this conversation blends Indigenous design, traditional knowledge and practical inspiration for creating spaces rooted in intention and belonging.

Info: Explore the creative possibilities of contemporary printmaking with artist Troy Jackson. Through live demonstrations of gel plate and linocut techniques, discover how layered textures, inks and hand-pulled prints come together to create original works of art.

Info: Award-winning author Traci Sorell and journalist Will Chavez discuss their powerful new book, “Riding the Trail: Cherokees Remember the Removal,” exploring how Cherokees continue to honor the Trail of Tears through remembrance, resilience and the annual commemorative bicycle ride. Through history and personal reflection, this conversation highlights the enduring strength of the Cherokee people and the importance of preserving these stories for future generations.

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