Youth Art ShowThe Choctaw Cultural Center invites young artists to show off their creativity at the annual Choctaw Youth Art Show.The show will feature art in three categories:Cultural Artwear (beadwork, textiles, metal jewelry, etc.)2D Art (painting, photography, illustrations, digital art, etc.)Diversified Art (pottery, sculpture, weaving, etc.)EligibilityMust be a student in high schoolMust reside within the Choctaw Nation ReservationMust be an enrolled member of the Choctaw NationRegistrationPARENTAL CONSENTConsent I hereby give my consent for my child to participate in the Youth Art Show.Parental/Guardian Signature(Required)Date(Required) MM slash DD slash YYYY ARTIST INFORMATIONName of Artist(Required) First Last Address(Required) Street Address City ZIP / Postal Code Phone(Required)Email(Required) Please select the category in which you will be submitting art for (Check Only One Box)(Required) Cultural Artwear: Beadwork, Textiles, Metal Jewelry, etc 2D Art: Painting, Photography, Illustrations, Digital, etc Diversified: Including Pottery, Sculptures, Weaving, etcPERMISSION TO USE ARTWORK LIKENESS FOR PUBLICITY OR PROMOTION OF THE YOUTH ART SHOWConsent I hereby permit the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma to use and/or publish the likeness of the named artwork(s) for promotion, advertising, publicity, or other manner/ media by the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma or any other representative authorized to act on behalf of the entity. The likeness of artwork(s) shall include, but not be limited to, printed images, film, and/or electronic publication, now known or hereafter to become known. I agree that the actual likeness material involved is the property of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and that I shall not have any right of review or approval regarding using my artwork(s) in such materials. I affirm I am the creator of the artwork(s) and I have right, title and interest to give.PieceArtwork Date (Year of Creation)TitleCost of Artwork (If for sale)Dimensions (H x W x D)Category / Brief Artist DescriptionPicture of piece (if available)Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, heic, Max. file size: 10 MB.Artist Signature(Required)Date(Required) MM slash DD slash YYYY FAQs When do applications open? Applications for 2025 are now open. When do applications close? Applications close on June 20, 2025. Why does my art have to be delivered to my Community Center so far in advance? Pieces entering the Choctaw Cultural Center must be quarantined to protect the valuable cultural and historical artifacts. For more information on this process, view the quarantine letter. My child is homeschooled, and they live within the reservation. Can they still participate? Yes, if the child is in a high school level. Does my child need to be an existing registered artist with the tribe? No, all eligible Choctaw youth are encouraged to participate. What are the categories? Cultural Artwear: Beadwork, Textiles, and Metal Jewelry, etc.2D Art: Painting, Photography, Illustrations, Digital, etc.Diversified: Pottery, Sculptures, Weaving, etc. Is this a juried art show? In 2025, this show will not be juried; however, beginning next year (2026) and forward, it will be. Does my work need to be framed and ready for install? Yes. All 2-dimensional entries must be ready to hang, i.e., glass or Plexiglas covering if needed, and all work must be hung by wire. (Entries with cardboard or sawtooth-type hangers will be disqualified.) Unframed gallery-wrapped canvases are acceptable if the edges are painted or appropriately finished. Install begins July 28. When will items be on display at the Choctaw Cultural Center? Items will be on display from July 29 – Aug. 9. When will the awards reception be? The awards reception will be on Aug. 8. When will my item be released back to me? You can pick up your item from the Choctaw Cultural Center on Aug. 11.