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THE FIRST FIRE ART COMPETITION

CATEGORIES:
  • 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
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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



INFORMATION:
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  • 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.


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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
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