Winners announced for 47th Annual Trail of Tears Art Show and Cherokee Art Market Youth Competition

The 2018 Trail of Tears Art Show Grand Prize was awarded to Troy Jackson, Cherokee Nation, for “Adadolisdi – The Prayer.” Pictured left to right: Junior Miss Cherokee, Danya Pigeon; Cherokee Nation citizen and artist, Troy Jackson; Miss Cherokee, Madison Whitekiller

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — The Cherokee Heritage Center announced the winners of the 47th Annual Trail of Tears Art Show and Sale during an awards celebration on Friday. The 2018 Grand Prize was awarded to Troy Jackson for “Adadolisdi – The Prayer.”

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The longest-running American Indian art show in Oklahoma runs through May 5 and features a variety of authentic Native art.
“The original intent and purpose of this show was to provide a venue in which artists could share their creative interpretations of the events surrounding forced removal,” said Dr. Charles Gourd, executive director for Cherokee Heritage Center. “The show has built a reputation for showcasing authentic, quality art that speaks to the incredible resilience and dedication of Native people that led them to not only survive, but to persevere and continue to thrive for generations to come.”
Artists competed for more than $15,000 in the following categories: painting, sculpture, pottery, basketry, graphics, jewelry and miniatures. The show received 172 entries from 89 artists representing 12 tribal nations. Artwork featured in the show is available to purchase.
The following summary highlights the 2018 TOTAS Grand Prize and First Place winners:
Trail of Tears Art Show 
Category / Place
Artist Name / Affiliation / Art Piece
GRAND PRIZE
Troy Jackson, Cherokee Nation, “Adadolisdi – The Prayer”
Painting, First Place
Kenny Henson, Cherokee Nation, “Awi Usdi and the Invasive Species”
Sculpture, First Place
Paul Hacker, Choctaw Nation, “Eagle Song”
Basketry, First Place
Mike Dart, Cherokee Nation, “Wild Onion Gathering Basket”
Pottery, First Place
Jane Osti, Cherokee Nation, “Earth, Spirit and Fire”
Jewelry, First Place
Toneh Chuleewah, Cherokee Nation, “Hero Twins”
Graphics, First Place
John Gritts, Cherokee Nation, “Keep, Out, Indian Reservation, Government Property”
Miniature, First Place
Norma Howard, Choctaw Nation, “Walking Home from the Store”
Trail of Tears Award
Norma Howard, Choctaw Nation, “Choctaw Removal”
Bill Rabbit Legacy Award
Kindra Swafford, Cherokee Nation, “Bond”
Emerging Artists, First Place
Mike Phillips, Cherokee Nation, “Balance of Life”
Betty Garner Elder Award
Norma Howard, Choctaw Nation, “Choctaw Removal”
 
Awards were also announced for the Cherokee Art Market Youth Competition. The youth competition features art by Native youth in grades 6-12 and precedes the annual Cherokee Art Market in the fall.
The following summary highlights the 2018 Cherokee Art Market Youth Competition First Place winners and Judge’s Choice:
Cherokee Art Market Youth Competition
Show / Category / Place
Artist Name / Affiliation / Art Piece
BEST OF SHOW
Lindsay  Petitt, Cherokee Nation, “Fireside Tales”
Two Dimensional, First Place, Grades 6-10
Tyrus Teehee, Cherokee Nation, “Suli and the Waterbeetle”
Two Dimensional, First Place, Grades 11-12
Xeneca LeClair, Otoe-Missouria Tribe, “Blue Shawl”
Three Dimensional, First Place, Grades 6-8
Julia Lewis, Cherokee Nation, ᏘᎵᏧᎶᏲᏍᏘ
Three Dimensional, First Place, Grades 9-10
Alexis Rietman, Cherokee Nation, “Exploring New Traditions”
Three Dimensional, First Place, Grades 11-12
Graycianne  Bennett, Cherokee Nation, “Just Hanging Out”
Judge’s Choice
Tucker Williams, Cherokee Nation, “Native Beauty”
Judge’s Choice
Graycianne  Bennett, Cherokee Nation, “Just Hanging Out”
Judge’s Choice
Chloe Davis, Cherokee Nation, “Personification of Sunshine”
Bill Rabbit Award
Graycianne Bennett, Cherokee Nation, “Just Hanging Out”
The 2018 Trail of Tears Art Show is made possible through the generous support of Chickasaw Nation, Bank of Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation Businesses, Garner-Cottrell Family, BancFirst, Rabbit Studios and Holiday Inn.
For a complete list of awardees, please visit www.Anadisgoi.com
The Trail of Tears Art Show began in 1972 with the intent to create a venue where diverse art forms can be used to exhibit American Indian heritage. Initiated before the completion of the museum, the art show was held in the rain shelter of the Tsa-La-Gi Amphitheater. In 1975, it became the first major exhibition in the present museum.  
The Cherokee Heritage Center is the premier cultural center for Cherokee tribal history, culture and the arts. It is located at 21192 S. Keeler Drive, Park Hill, Oklahoma.
“Adadolisdi – The Prayer” by Troy Jackson.