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Legendary Creatures Art Competition

Entries due November 3, 2023, 12-4pm at Harrah's Cherokee Event Center

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: 
adult_application_packet
File Size: 1043 kb
File Type: adult application packet
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youth_application_packet
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, 2023 from 12-4pm at Harrah's Cherokee Event Center. 
  • Pick-up will be Sunday, November 5, 2023 
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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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)


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