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Legendary Creatures Art Competition

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)
Pairs of items (ball sticks, earrings, footwear, etc.) count as 1 item. If you only have 1 of something considered a pair our entry is not complete and will not be accepted. 

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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File Size: 1043 kb
File Type: adult application packet
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File Size: 1032 kb
File Type: youth application packet
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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




INFORMATION:
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  • Entries will be taken on Friday November 3, 2022
  • Pick-up will be Sunday, November 5, 2022. 
Participation in the event is at your own risk. Event organizers & Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort are not responsible for lost, stolen, broken, or damaged pieces.

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.


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RULES:
  • 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)

Entry s at your own risk. The Kananesgi event committee, Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort, Sequoyah Fund, Ray Kinsland Leadership Institute, and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items. 



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