Cherokee Art Market | Tulsa
About this Event
Join us at the for a celebration of fine art created by Native artists. This in-person event brings together prominent Indigenous artists from throughout the United States and Canada, presenting exceptional works in pottery, paintings, jewelry, textiles, basketry, sculpture, and more.
Check out the agenda below for presentation times and special events, including the Early Access Hour sponsored by , featuring the popular Bubbles & Bites Lounge.
We can't wait to welcome you.
Cherokee Art Market offers a special opportunity to meet artists, learn about their creative practices and explore the histories, ideas and living traditions that inform their work.
Throughout the market, guests can enjoy artist talks, presentations and a pop-up bookshop presented by , featuring Native authors and art books.
These programs offer visitors the opportunity to hear directly from artists and learn more about the ideas, techniques and cultural knowledge that inform their work.
Cherokee Art Market showcases fine art by Native artists, with a wide range of contemporary and traditional work presented throughout the market.
Cherokee Art Market showcases museum-quality art by Native artists, with a wide range of contemporary and traditional work presented throughout the market.
The works displayed here reflect exceptional artistic vision, outstanding craftmanship and deep cultural connections.
Friday
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Awards Reception
Info: Celebrate the vibrant creativity of Native artists at the Cherokee Art Market Awards Reception, an evening honoring the very best work featured at this year's market. Guests will enjoy an exclusive opportunity to view award-winning artworks gathered together in one space, showcasing exceptional talent from across Indian Country. Enjoy a walking dinner featuring heavy hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and indoor-outdoor seating designed for conversation, connection and discovery. Meet artists, reconnect with friends and experience the energy of Cherokee Art Market before the public opening. The only award presented live during the evening is Best of Show, allowing the remainder of the reception to focus on fellowship, food and art. We will also take a moment to remember artists we have lost over the past year and honor their enduring contributions to our communities and the arts.
Saturday
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Early Access Hour (Special Ticket Required)
Host: Philbrook Art & Gardens
Info: Be among the first to experience the 2026 Cherokee Art Market. Presented by the Philbrook Art & Gardens, the Early Access Hour offers guests exclusive admission one hour before the market opens to the public. This limited-capacity experience allows you to explore the market at a relaxed pace, connect directly with artists and secure your favorite works before the crowds arrive. Your ticket includes early access to the market, access to the Bubbles & Bites Lounge until 12 p.m. on Saturday, a commemorative Cherokee Art Market T-shirt and a Cherokee Art Market tote bag. Whether you are a seasoned collector, a first-time buyer or a supporter of Indigenous art, the Early Access Hour is the perfect way to elevate your Cherokee Art Market experience. Limited tickets are available.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
General Market Hours
🕑: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Saturday Bubbles & Bites Lounge (VIP Access Only)
Info: Exclusive to VIP ticket holders, the Bubbles & Bites Lounge is open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and offers a comfortable place to relax between artist visits, presentations and market exploration. Guests can enjoy complimentary light bites and beverages while viewing a curated media program featuring OsiyoTV stories highlighting Cherokee artists, along with a special viewing of a work by Lloyd Kiva New from the Cherokee Nation collection. It's the perfect place to recharge and reflect on a weekend immersed in exceptional Indigenous art.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Magic City Books Pop-Up Bookshop & Lounge
Host: Magic City Books
Info: Magic City Books joins Cherokee Art Market weekend with a pop-up shop featuring selections of works connected to fine art, Native authors and more! Be sure and visit the pop-up shop located in the Deer Room.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Magic City Books Author Series: Authors to be announced
Host: Magic City Books
Info: Presented in partnership with Magic City Books, this series features Native authors sharing their latest works, creative journeys and perspectives on storytelling, culture and contemporary Indigenous life. Authors will be announced closer to the event. Included with market admission.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Artist Presentation Stage: Presenters to be announced
Info: Go beyond the artwork and hear directly from Native artists about their creative process, inspirations, materials and career journeys. Presentation topics and speakers will be announced closer to the event. Included with market admission.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Magic City Books Author Series: Authors to be announced
Host: Magic City Books
Info: Presented in partnership with Magic City Books, this series features Native authors sharing their latest works, creative journeys and perspectives on storytelling, culture and contemporary Indigenous life. Authors will be announced closer to the event. Included with market admission.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Saturday OU Game Viewing Area
Info: Following the Bubbles & Bites Lounge, the space will transition to a cash bar featuring the OU game on the big screen. Open to all Cherokee Art Market guests, this casual gathering space offers the perfect place to catch the game, meet fellow attendees, and enjoy the afternoon between market activities.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Artist Presentation Stage: Presenters to be announced
Info: Go beyond the artwork and hear directly from Native artists about their creative process, inspirations, materials and career journeys. Presentation topics and speakers will be announced closer to the event. Included with market admission.
Sunday
🕑: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
General Market Hours
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Artist Presentation: Presenters to be announced
Info: Go beyond the artwork and hear directly from Native artists about their creative process, inspirations, materials and career journeys. Presentation topics and speakers will be announced closer to the event. Included with market admission.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Magic City Books Pop-Up Bookshop & Lounge
Host: Magic City Books
Info: Magic City Books joins Cherokee Art Market weekend with a pop-up shop featuring selections of works connected to fine art, Native authors and more! Be sure and visit the pop-up shop located in the Deer Room.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Sunday Bubbles & Bites Lounge (VIP Access Only)
Info: Exclusive to VIP ticket holders, the Bubbles & Bites Lounge is open Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. and offers a comfortable space to relax between artist visits, presentations and market exploration. Guests can enjoy complimentary light bites and beverages while viewing a curated media program featuring OsiyoTV stories highlighting Cherokee artists, along with a special viewing of a work by Lloyd Kiva New from the Cherokee Nation collection. It’s the perfect place to recharge and reflect on a weekend immersed in exceptional Indigenous art.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Magic City Books Author Series: Authors to be announced
Host: Magic City Books
Info: Presented in partnership with Magic City Books, this series features Native authors sharing their latest works, creative journeys and perspectives on storytelling, culture and contemporary Indigenous life. Authors will be announced closer to the event. Included with market admission.
🕑: 01:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Artist Presentation: Presenters to be announced
Info: Go beyond the artwork and hear directly from Native artists about their creative process, inspirations, materials and career journeys. Presentation topics and speakers will be announced closer to the event. Included with market admission.
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Magic City Books Author Series: Authors to be announced
Host: Magic City Books
Info: Presented in partnership with Magic City Books, this series features Native authors sharing their latest works, creative journeys and perspectives on storytelling, culture and contemporary Indigenous life. Authors will be announced closer to the event. Included with market admission.
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