Legendary Creatures Art Competition
Entries due November 3, 2023, 12-4pm at Harrah's Cherokee Event Center
ADULT CATEGORIES:
The committee retains the right to allow judges to not select a winner for each place in each category.
Download an application:
ADULT CATEGORIES:
- Traditional Pottery (pit fired)
- Contemporary Pottery (kiln fired)
- Carvings (at least 4" tall)- includes stone & wood
- Carved Mask (Must be at least 10" tall)
- River Cane Baskets
- White Oak Baskets
- Woven Mats (2 mats at least 12" x 9" or 9" in diameter each)
- Bags (leather, woven, bandolier, etc.)
- Beadwork (2 pieces, must be mounted/ready to display)
- Paintings (must be at least 18" and ready to hang)
- Drawings (must be at least 14" and ready to hang)
- Photography (must be at least 18" and ready to hang)
- Miniatures (must be under 3" tall)
- Shell Gorgets (at least 4" in diameter)
- Clothing
- Functional Art (bow & arrow, weaponry, shields, musical instruments)
- Jewelry (necklace, ring, earrings, hair ornaments, pins, bolo, bracelet, cuffs)
- Open (items without a listed category)
The committee retains the right to allow judges to not select a winner for each place in each category.
Download an application:
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ADULT PRIZES:
each category
1st Place: $900
2nd Place: $700
3rd Place: $500
Best of Show: $3,000
2nd Place Best of Show: $2,000
3rd Place Best of Show: $1,000
EBCI Destination Marketing Creativity Award- $1,000
Celebrity Choice Award- $1,000
People's Choice Award- $1,000
Best Use of Theme- $1,000
Judges' Choice-
1st- $900
2nd- $700
3rd- $500
YOUTH PRIZES:
each category
1st Place: $600
2nd Place: $400
3rd Place: $200
Best of Show: $1,000
2nd Place Best of Show: $700
3rd Place Best of Show: $500
Emerging Artist Award- $1,000
EBCI Destination Marketing Creativity Award- $700
Celebrity Choice Award- $500
People's Choice Award- $500
Best Use of Theme- $500
Judges' Choice-
1st- $600
2nd- $400
3rd- $200
each category
1st Place: $900
2nd Place: $700
3rd Place: $500
Best of Show: $3,000
2nd Place Best of Show: $2,000
3rd Place Best of Show: $1,000
EBCI Destination Marketing Creativity Award- $1,000
Celebrity Choice Award- $1,000
People's Choice Award- $1,000
Best Use of Theme- $1,000
Judges' Choice-
1st- $900
2nd- $700
3rd- $500
YOUTH PRIZES:
each category
1st Place: $600
2nd Place: $400
3rd Place: $200
Best of Show: $1,000
2nd Place Best of Show: $700
3rd Place Best of Show: $500
Emerging Artist Award- $1,000
EBCI Destination Marketing Creativity Award- $700
Celebrity Choice Award- $500
People's Choice Award- $500
Best Use of Theme- $500
Judges' Choice-
1st- $600
2nd- $400
3rd- $200
INFORMATION:
Winners will be announced at the Kananesgi Art Market at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Event organizers reserve the right to deny any entry with no appeal process.
- Entries will be taken on Friday November 3, 2023 from 12-4pm at Harrah's Cherokee Event Center.
- Pick-up will be Sunday, November 5, 2023
Winners will be announced at the Kananesgi Art Market at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
Event organizers reserve the right to deny any entry with no appeal process.
iRULES:
- EBCI enrolled members only (must present enrollment card)
- 16-21 year old artists will compete in the youth category, 22+ years old adult (ID required)
- Artists must complete a W9 form with SS# and current mailing address
- The Open category is only for items that do not have a designated category. Entries that have a category will not be permitted in the Open category.
- All entries must incorporate the theme "Legendary Creatures" and must relate to Cherokee history and/or culture.
- All entries must have a complete entry form
- All entries must be displayed in the art show on November 4, 2023.
- Kananesgi will not sell artwork in the show this year.
- Must drop off & pick-up pieces at designated times. Failure to pick-up items will result in forfeiture to Kananesgi Art Market. Forfeited items will be used as future fundraisers for the event.
- All entries must have been made after January 1, 2023
- Do no copy or use someone else's work or intellectual property. Items in question will be disqualified.
- You must submit your own items in person.
- All entries must be safe to handle. Special handling instructions should be noted on the entry theme form.
- Participation in the event is at your own risk.
- Early entries may be considered on an individual basis and are subject to committee approval.
- Judges do not have to select a winner for each place in each category.
- Event organizers reserve the right to change any categories or prize money amounts and deny any entry with no appeal process.
- All entries must stay in the show until pick-up(you may sell your art but the artist is responsible for shipping/delivery)