Festival Invited Artist Booth Application
For our 40th Anniversary Festival, Red Earth is proud to recognize a distinguished group of artists who have been honored in past years for their outstanding contributions to Native art and culture. These individuals represent the highest level of artistic achievement and have helped shape the story of Red Earth.
This year, all other artists will reapply through the juried process so we can gather the most current information and images. For our invited Honored Artists listed below, we ask that you complete the application below to update your contact information, artwork categories, and images so that we can properly highlight your participation in our marketing and event materials.
Honored Artists Invited in 2026
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2004Vanessa Paukeigope Jennings
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Mike Larsen
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2009
Jereldine Redcorn
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2010
Gordon Yellowman
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2011
Ruthe Blalock Jones
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2012
Bill Glass, Jr.
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2013
Daniel Worcester
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2014
Les Berryhill
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2015
Merlin Little Thunder
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2016
Jim VanDeman
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2017
Patta LT
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2020
Nelda Schrupp
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2021Fernando Padilla Jr.
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2022
Linda Kukuk
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2023
Yonavea Hawkins
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2024
Brent Greenwood
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2025
Ray "Duck" Garcia
We honor the memory of those who have walked on and recognize those who continue to inspire through their art and spirit.
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1987-88
Jose Rey Toledo
Richard Riddles
Dick West
Archie Blackowl
Woogie Watchetaker
Woody Crumbo
Woodrow Haney
Allan Houser
1989
Clayburn Straughn
1990
Mildred Cleghorn
1991
Cecil Dick
1992
Alice Littleman
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1993
Doc Tate Nevaquaya
1994
Lloyd Kiva New
1995
Enoch Kelly Haney
1996
Josephine Wapp
1997
Mavis Doering
1998
Anna Mitchell
1999
Dorothy Sullivan
2000
Joan Hill -
2001
Charlie Pratt
2003
Benjamin Harjo, Jr.
2005
Harvey Pratt
2007
Marlene Riding In Mameah
2008
Austin Real Rider
2018
Mary Aitson
2019
Clancy Gray
As an Invited Artist, you do not need to submit slides for the jury.
Please see our attached guidelines and application for more information. Space is limited, and booth assignments will be filled on a first come, first-serve basis.
Invited Artist Application should be submitted as soon as possible.
If you have questions, contact us via email info@redearth.org or by calling (405) 427-5228.
It will be so good to see you again!
