Participating Artists

Santo Domingo Pueblo

Avery creates intricate silver overlay jewelry that marries traditional Pueblo craftsmanship with contemporary design. He hand-draws each design before cutting and soldering sterling silver to form a seamless canvas for inlaid precious stones.

Booth 115

Santo Domingo Pueblo

Bea continues a rich three-generation legacy as a master of fine heishi jewelry. Using traditional techniques passed down from her parents, Bea handcrafts exquisite necklaces, bracelets, and earrings—each piece meticulously inlaid with mosaic multicolored stones and shells that celebrate her heritage.

Booth 516

Cherokee

Mary has since been weaving baskets for more than 25 years. Mary uses honeysuckle, buck brush and palm reed along with natural and traditional dyes to create her baskets. Her baskets have been shown in many galleries and festivals.

Booth 307

Navajo

Marco believes that adornment has a powerful effect on the human spirit. In 2010 he started designing his own jewelry line and communicates traditions of his people by using sacred semi-precious gemstones.

Booth 301

Choctaw

Alan R. Ball is an award-winning photographer whose evocative images capture the quiet majesty of bison and serene landscapes. With nearly fifty years behind the lens.

Booth 404

Navajo

Abraham is a well known silver jewelry maker, has won many awards for his exceptional jewelry work. Abraham owns and operates his own gallery in Flagstaff, Arizona. He crafts jewelry from silver and other precious stones with an attention to detail that is astonishing.

Booth 213

Cheyenne & Arapaho

Merle is a master artist whose work spans intricate beadwork, detailed quillwork, unique clothing, and exquisite non-beaded jewelry. Each piece is a testament to her deep cultural heritage and dedication to traditional craftsmanship.

Booth 302

Navajo

Michael is an award-winning mixed media artist based in Farmington, New Mexico. Working primarily with resin, wax, and clay, he creates art that reveals hidden depths beyond the surface. Merging modern techniques with traditional Native American elements.

Booth 304

Choctaw

Gene is a wildlife and landscape photographer from Haw Creek, OK. Raised in the wilds of the Ouachita Mountains, Gene’s work captures the raw, uninterrupted beauty of nature on his family’s Round Bottom Ranch along Blackfork Creek. His images reflect a lifelong passion for the land and a deep commitment to preserving the natural heritage of the Choctaw Nation.

Booth 424

Navajo

Brenda is a contemporary jewelry artist known for her innovative designs that fuse modern aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship. Her work challenges conventional forms and celebrates wearable art through a refined and expressive approach.

Booth 117

Santo Domingo Pueblo

Devin works with 2-D art. Devin travels with his family to showcase their art across many festivals and award shows. Still perfecting his craft, Devin creates art that is inspiring and impressive to see. 

Booth 323

Navajo

Milford is a self-taught silversmith renowned for his bold fusion of traditional Navajo techniques with contemporary design. He creates edgy jewelry that exaggerates shapes, textures, and colors. Originally from Steamboat, Arizona, and now based in Albuquerque, Milford remains deeply rooted in his heritage while pushing the boundaries of Indigenous art.

Booth 413

Echota Cherokee

Anita began pursuing art at a young age, using leftover paint by number paints to create her first oil painting. Today, she is a Master Artist with the Five Tribes Museum in Muskogee. She is accomplished in several media and especially likes to create sculptures out of leather.

Booth 400

Choctaw

Dylan has been drawing for as long as he can remember. In middle school it was his interest that solidified he wanted to pursue art, in college he found his passion for painting and figure drawing. During his time in the army, he dabbled in various other forms and aspects of art, but it was when he began doing portraits of friends and pets that he felt he had found his outlet. Since then, he has won many awards and honors as his art career skyrocketed. 

Booth 208

Navajo/Dine

Darius is a distinguished artist from New Mexico, whose work stands out for its unique blend of traditional Diné/Navajo elements and contemporary marquetry techniques. He is particularly noted for his cradleboards that are not just artistic pieces but are functional and culturally symbolic, incorporating various kinds of materials like pine or cottonwood for back support.

Booth 223

Santo Domingo Pueblo

Emilio has been making jewelry since he was ten years old, learning the craft by assisting his father, Joe Chavez, in creating slab jewelry. His early immersion in traditional techniques has blossomed into a lifelong passion, resulting in pieces that honor his heritage while embracing contemporary design.

Booth 215

Santo Domingo Pueblo

Marguerite works side by side with her husband, Emilio, in their family jewelry enterprise. With a refined eye for detail and creative flair, she plays a vital role in blending traditional slab jewelry techniques with modern aesthetics, ensuring each piece is a unique celebration of their cultural legacy.

Booth 215

Acoma Pueblo/Cherokee

Dennis was taught the traditional southwest pottery in the style of the Acoma Pueblo’s by his grandmother and various other mediums throughout childhood. His work has a whimsical feel as he makes statement rings and bracelets out of gold, silver, and copper, adding heavy gauges cut and filed into eye-catching designs set with beautiful semi-precious stones and gems combined in a playful and striking color combination.

Booth 502

Cherokee

Mel is a contemporary potter based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, renowned for his high-fire stoneware, porcelain, and raku creations. His pieces, hand-painted with Native-inspired motifs, blend modern aesthetics with the rich traditions of his Cherokee heritage, reflecting a lifelong passion for functional art that tells a cultural story.

Booth 209

Navajo

Elle is a passionate advocate and creative force behind The Silver Artichoke. Working alongside her husband Nick, she plays a pivotal role in curating innovative Native designs and supporting emerging artists. With a deep appreciation for both traditional Navajo artistry and contemporary aesthetics, Elle helps ensure that every piece showcased reflects the rich cultural legacy and vibrant future of Native American art.

Booth 105

Cherokee

Gary is an Army veteran who has devoted his career to Native American issues, spanning healthcare and the arts. His advocacy is notable, from academic roles to his tenure as Deputy Director of the Oklahoma Indian Affairs Commission. As a woodworker, Farris is known for his ceremonial cedar boxes, winning accolades and displaying his work at prominent festivals.

Booth 111

Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska

Aubree is recognized for her beadwork and jewelry. Fast Horse's beadwork, deeply rooted in her tribe's rich cultural heritage, reflects a tradition that values intricate geometric patterns and the use of vibrant colors.

Booth 506

Chickasaw/Choctaw

Melissa is a gifted textile artist known for her work in traditional dress and regalia. Drawing inspiration from her rich cultural heritage, she blends time-honored techniques with innovative design to craft pieces that honor tradition while resonating with contemporary audiences. Her meticulous approach and expressive creations continue to captivate art enthusiasts and celebrate the enduring legacy of indigenous craftsmanship.

Booth 412

San Felipe Pueblo

Ray "Duck" Garcia was born into a family of jewelry and pottery artists, and it was at the age of ten that his own interest in jewelry began. He began working with his family, cutting stones and making turquoise and heishi necklaces for traditional wear. It was at the age of sixteen that his mother formally introduced Ray to silversmith work. Today he carries on the traditions he learned, creating jewelry by hand, cutting and fashioning his stones and metal himself for his art.

Booth 500

Santo Domingo Pueblo

Nelson's father was a silversmith with talents in traditional designs and Heishi necklaces. From studying his father’s workmanship, more than just a talent formed for him. Nelson began creating his first works in grade school, buying silver from his uncle to craft silver cones that are used as the ending tips to a Heishi necklace. Since then, he has worked hard to form his own business and become an accomplished silversmith, he has won many distinguished awards.

Booth 308

Choctaw

Paul is a strong believer of keeping Native American artistic traditional skills and cultural heritage alive. He meticulously handcrafts his traditional plains Indian flutes, custom knives, and replicates historical Native American pottery.

Booth 319

Caddo

Yonavea is a bead work artist who creates unique bead work designs using a beading loom with size 13 cut beads. Yonavea uses the 13 size beads because there are more colour choices then in smaller beads. She also creates Native American cultural items using a 2-needles applique stitch for the bead work.

Booth 309

Navajo

Joel is a beader whose intricate designs reflect the rich traditions of Navajo artistry. Drawing on time-honored techniques passed down through generations, Joel creates beadwork that celebrates his cultural heritage while incorporating contemporary influences. He is dedicated to preserving and evolving the art of beadwork within his community.

Booth 417

Navajo

Nick is a fourth-generation silversmith and the owner of The Silver Artichoke in Old Town Albuquerque. Trained as his mother's silversmithing apprentice, he is dedicated to countering exploitation in the Native arts market by educating collectors and buyers about the value of authentic Native work. Through his own creations and the curated collections at his shop, Nick champions fair business practices and the preservation of Navajo heritage.

Booth 105

Navajo

Doris is a visionary potter who transforms clay into contemporary expressions of traditional Navajo artistry. Drawing on ancestral techniques and a deep connection to her heritage, her hand-thrown pieces feature fluid forms, earthy tones, and intricate surface details that evoke the spirit of the Southwest. Through her pottery, Doris invites viewers to experience the rich narratives and enduring beauty of Navajo culture.

Booth 402

Cherokee

Debra is from Kansas, specializing in pine needle artistry. Her work has earned her the recognition as the 2024 Red Earth Emerging Artist Award winner.
Debra's creations are not only visually striking but also carry with them stories and elements of traditional art forms. She is inventive with various types of centers for her baskets, using anything from traditional wrapped centers to unique items, showcasing her versatility and creativity.
Booth 216

Citizen Potawatomi

Lauren is based in Oklahoma, with a focus on transcendental figurative art. Her work predominantly utilizes acrylic, watercolor, and mixed media, delving into themes of the feminine experience and post-traumatic growth. Kelly’s art is described as experimental and evolving, rooted in esoteric concepts and her own personal journey.

Booth 313

Mvskoke Creek- Euchee/Choctaw/ Diné

Based in Arizona, Rykelle is celebrated for her wearable art that blends modern and traditional techniques. She draws upon ancestral knowledge from her tribes in the Southeastern Woodlands and the Southwestern Deserts to create pieces that resonate with historical significance and contemporary design. Her work often features materials like shell, pearls, and turquoise, and she utilizes carving, etching, and tufa casting techniques.

Booth 107

Choctaw

Linda is a self-taught, award-winning artist, named the Red Earth Honored One in 2022. She is mainly known for her scratchboard art, specializing in realistic pictures of wildlife, pet portraits, Native Americans, and portraits. Rather than always doing scratchboard in the “traditional” sense, she enjoys experimenting by starting with white clay board, adding either watercolor, acrylic ink, India ink, or a combination of these, then doing scratchwork on the surface she has prepared.

Booth 325

Chickasaw

Jay grew up in South Texas where he first became interested in art, working as a jeweler’s apprentice and blacksmithing. He then started to learn leather working and ceramics after moving to Oklahoma where he started working at the Artesian Gallery & Studios. He is always willing to try and learn something new, he likes to mix things he has learned with the thought of “it’s either going to work or be a learning experience”.

Booth 214

Choctaw

Gwen focuses on capturing Native American subject matter to illustrate contemporary Choctaw culture in her creations. Her artwork includes illustrations of family life, dances, and stickball games, sometimes using Choctaw language as a design element. Her colored pencil drawings are realistic and tightly rendered while her acrylic paintings are loose and painterly.

Booth 314

Cheyenne

Merlin is a Tulsa-based painter celebrated for his intricate miniature works that blend vibrant colors, humor, and rich cultural narratives. Drawing inspiration from his Oklahoma roots, his paintings capture the spirit and history of Southern Cheyenne life through imaginative landscapes and symbolic imagery. His masterful technique and playful integration of tradition and modernity invite viewers to experience a unique window into Native American heritage.

Booth 303

Kumeyaay and Chumash

Zonly is a pop expressionist artist whose work is infused with the vibrant influences of his Kumeyaay and Chumash heritage. A graduate of Deer Creek High School, he briefly attended Southwestern Christian University as a baseball player before committing to his true passion—art. Self-taught from an early age by watching artists on PBS and inspired by the creative spirit of both his grandmothers, Zonly has devoted thousands of hours to mastering diverse styles and techniques.

Booth 409

San Felipe Pueblo

Monica is a fourth-generation potter and a third-generation silversmith from the Pueblos of San Felipe and Kewa/Santo Domingo. She creates unique mixed metal jewelry with hand-cut stones, believing that each stone is destined to connect with a specific person. When working with clay, Monica pours her heart into every piece, crafting art that brings joy and celebrates cultural continuity. She seamlessly integrates traditional techniques with contemporary design to inspire new generations of Native artists.

Booth 502

Navajo

Joe learned silversmithing from his brother, Ted Mace, and began crafting jewelry at the age of 23. Specializing in hand-stamped feather designs, his work reflects a meticulous attention to detail and a deep passion for traditional silversmithing techniques.

Booth 514

Navajo

Andy is a third-generation silversmith, Andy works with raw silver and gold, brass and copper, to create one-of-a-kind jewelry. He has been a silversmith since the age of nine and won his first award when he was a teenager. He was taught by his father who is also a silversmith. Marion currently produces both traditional and contemporary designs.

Booth 508

Tarahumara

Diane is a self-taught artist and is always experiment with new ways to make her pottery better. She also has skills in beadwork, textiles, photography, baskets, and jewelry, and has won awards for all. She loves to share her art with others. She believes adults become happy children with clay and children show their inner light when given a chance to express it through clay. 

Booth 318

Navajo/Winnebago/Kickapoo of Kansas

Mel is a jewelry designer whose work fuses traditional Navajo heritage with modern innovation. Inspired by the sand painters of the Navajo Reservation, he creates pieces from responsibly sourced materials that honor cultural legacy. Mel also supports Native American art through community collaborations and serves on the board of the Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum.

Booth 415

Echota Cherokee

Michael approaches each new creation with excitement as each is totally unique. He applies wax to the fabric of his pieces to control the dye he uses in each piece. His art tends to reflect Native American tradition and you can find his art in the Cherokee Mountain Gallery in Eureka Springs Arkansas.

Booth 406

Echota Cherokee

Pat began painting at an early age, her talents passed on by her mother, a water color artist. Pat never considered any other career than an artist as she watched her mother in her studio. In her art, Pat uses her family and friends as models and places them in historical settings, making the viewer feel as if they are there with those people, in that setting.

Booth 408

Echota Cherokee tribe of Alabama

Victoria creates unique pottery and gouache paintings inspired by ancient Mound Builder designs and Cherokee legends. Her hand-thrown, low-fire earthenware pieces are individually crafted and signed, preserving cultural heritage while educating audiences about Native art.

Booth 219

Cherokee Nation

Grant is based in Colorado and is renowned for his 3D wood sculptures. He works with bristlecone pine, which is one of the oldest living tree species, creating sculptures that have become highly collectible and are found in homes across America. His unique and natural sculptured works have garnered admiration for both their aesthetic and historical significance.

Booth 203

Cherokee

Ronda is a basket maker living in Pryor, Oklahoma. She specializes in weaving baskets with pine needles and making miniature double-wall vine baskets. Ronda's baskets are a testament to her love for her heritage and culture, and her commitment to preserving the traditional art of basketry.

Booth 504