THE FIRST FIRE ART COMPETITION
CATEGORIES:
Download an application:
- Traditional Pottery (at least 6" tall)
- Contemporary Pottery (at least 6" tall)
- Carvings (at least 6" tall)- includes stone, wood, and shell
- River Cane Baskets
- White Oak Baskets
- Honeysuckle Baskets
- Woven Mats (2 mats at least 6" tall)
- Textiles- includes finger weaving (60" long), clothing, bags (leather, woven, bandolier)
- Beadwork (2 pieces, must be mounted)
- Paintings (must be at least 18" and ready to hang)
- Drawings (must be at least 18" and ready to hang)
- Photography (must be ready to hang)
- Miscellaneous - items not listed above- includes jewelry, weaponry, instruments, miniatures (less than 2").
Download an application:
| kananesgi_art_competition_2022_entry_form.pdf |
PRIZES:
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
Creativity Award- $1,000
Celebrity Choice Award- $1,000
People's Choice Award- $1,000
Emerging Artist Award (16-21 years old) $1,000
Best Use of Theme- $1,000
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
Creativity Award- $1,000
Celebrity Choice Award- $1,000
People's Choice Award- $1,000
Emerging Artist Award (16-21 years old) $1,000
Best Use of Theme- $1,000
INFORMATION:
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.
- Entries will be taken on Friday November 4, 2022 from 8am-1pm.
- Judging will occur between 1pm-5pm.
- Pick-up will be Sunday, November 6, 2022. There will be an artist reception at 12pm, open to all artists.
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.
RULES:
- EBCI enrolled members only (must present enrollment card)
- Artists must be 16 years and older at the time of entry (ID required)
- Artists must complete a W9 form
- 1 entry per category, per person
- Must incorporate the theme, "The First Fire" & submit a completed entry theme form. Artists may incorporate the story of the first fire, have any reference to fire in their work, or use fire to make their work.
- All entries must stay in the show (you may sell your art but the artist is responsible for shipping/delivery)
- 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, 2022
- 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.
| kananesgi_art_market_contest_details.pdf |