The renowned Red Earth Festival is a vibrant celebration of Native artistry draws creatives from across the nation. This annual event is not just a showcase of amazing talent but also a competition where the finest works are awarded prestigious accolades in various categories.
The Red Earth Festival is a remarkable platform that highlights the exceptional breadth and depth of Native artistry, honoring both traditional and contemporary forms.
Photo: Jerry Salazar
We are absolutely delighted to announce the award winners of the 2023 Red Earth Festival. This year, once again, we were astounded by the breathtaking array of artistry, creativity, and cultural significance represented in each piece.
Photo: Victoria McKinney winning Grand Award
Cultural Items
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1st Place
Paul Hacker
“The Raven”
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2nd Place
Stephen White
“Fancy Dance”
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3rd Place
Tom Farris
“Wrath of the Woodpecker”
Diversified
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1st Place
Monica Silva Lovato
“Indigenous Tetris”
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2nd Place
Anita Caldwell Jackson
“When the Artist Becomes the Art”
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3rd Place
Tom Farris
“Slide Top Feather Box”
Drawing/Graphics/Photographs
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1st Place
Tony Tiger
“A Mvskoke Weaving” -
2nd Place
Dylan Cavin
“Sunday Expenses”
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3rd Place
Linda Kukuk
“Journey’s End”
Jewelry
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1st Place
Dennis Chuculate
“Bites of Water”
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2nd Place
Terrance Emery Jr.
“Turquoise Running Horse Pendant”
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3rd Place
Nicholas Jackson
“Blue Squares”
Painting– Oil & Acrylic
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1st Place
Jerry Salazar
“The Strong One”
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2nd Place
Devin Brokeshoulder
“The End of the Trail”
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3rd Place
Carol Armstrong
“Evening Reflection”
Painting– Watercolor
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1st Place
Clancy Gray
“When the Spirit Moves”
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2nd Place
Lauretta Newby-Coker
“Has No Horse”
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3rd Place
Linda Kukuk
"Deep Space Dancer”
Pottery
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1st Place
Karin Walkingstick
“Copper Squash”
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2nd Place
Tama Roberts
“Circle of Family”
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3rd Place
Tama Roberts
"Emerging Light”
Sculpture
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1st Place
Daniel Worcester
“Who is for Dinner?”
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2nd Place
Don Nieto
“Brown Iron Stone Opal”
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3rd Place
Gene “Ironman” Smith
“W.I.L.a. (Water is Life art)”
Diversified
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1st Place
Monica Silva Lovato
“Indigenous Tetris”
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2nd Place
Anita Caldwell Jackson
“When the Artist Becomes the Art”
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3rd Place
Tom Farris
“Slide Top Feather Box”
Last but certainly not least, we give special recognition to the winners of our distinguished awards
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Dana & Terry Brown Grand Award
Victoria McKinney
Echota Cherokee
“Stronger Together”
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President’s Award
Jane Semple Umsted
Choctaw
“Mountain Majesty”
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Kathleen Upshaw Award
Ronda Moss
Cherokee
“Layers of Strength”
Elders Council Inductees
C. Blue Clark, Mary Jo Watson, and Larry Wilson
At the Awards Ceremony Jeff Hargrave, Ken Bonds, Lou Kerr and Cathy Keating shared kind words and wonderful stories about their time with Red Earth's executive director, Christy Alcox who is retiring this year.