TULSA, Oklahoma – Mvskoke Media attended the Mvskoke Art Market awards reception and spoke with George Alexander on his experience with the new event.
Mvskoke Art Market award winners,
Best of Show Kenneth Johnson (Mvskoke/Seminole Nation), Star Woodpecker Triple Gorget
Painting
1st place, Micah Wesley (Kiowa/Mvskoke), Sister of Mercy
2nd place, George Alexander (Mvskoke), Don’t Call My Name
3rd place, Jimmie Carole Fife (Mvskoke), This is Our Homeland
Diverse Art Forms
1st place, Dan Beaver (Mvskoke), Gunstock War Club
2nd place, Tony Tiger (Sac and Fox/Seminole Nation/Mvskoke), Community Arbor
3rd place, Richard Honyouti (Hopi), Hopi Sunrise
Basketry
1st place, Mary Smith (Mvskoke), Southeastern Mat
2nd place, Vivian Cottrell (Cherokee Nation), Southeastern Traditional Cane Basket
3rd place, Vivian Cottrell (Cherokee Nation), Pretty Basket
Drawing/Graphic Art/Photography
1st place, Bryan Waytula (Cherokee Nation), Golden Eagle Woman
2nd place, Tony Tiger (Sac and Fox/Seminole Nation/Mvskoke), Okemah 1910
3rd place, Morgan Cain (Mvskoke), Watusi
Textiles (Traditional Dress/Regalia)
1st place, Cathy Abercrombie (Cherokee Nation), Respect to Muscogee Nation Blanket
2nd place, Cynthia Yerby (Seminole Nation/Mvskoke), 1800s Patchwork Coin Dress
3rd place, Sandy Fife Wilson (Mvskoke), Split Arrows of Peace
Textiles (Modern/Contemporary)
1st place, Starr Robideau Morales – Stomp It Down
2nd place, Cynthia Yerby – Turtle Dress
3rd place, Starr Robideau Morales – Every Child Matters
Beadwork/Quillwork
1st place, Pati Belgarde-Cornelius (Turtle Mountain Ojibwe), Makwa’s Stormy Starry Night
2nd place, Janae Grass (Sac & Fox/Mvskoke/Absentee Shawnee), Vcokrvnwv Bag
3rd place, Janae Grass (Sac & Fox/Mvskoke/Absentee Shawnee), Body Chain
Pottery
1st place, Crystal Hanna (Cherokee Nation), Lizard Bowl
2nd place, Crystal Hanna (Cherokee Nation), 3 Sisters Tripod
3rd place, Mary Smith (Mvskoke), Grandma’s Fresh Picked Corn
Sculpture
1st place, A. Wayne “Tay Sha” Earles (Caddo), Nup-bah-dikv (Blacknight)
2nd place, Matthew Girty (United Keetoowah Band), Duck Creek Effigy Bowl
3rd place, A. Wayne “Tay Sha” Earles (Caddo), Ibat’-Ni-ke” (Grandfather Fire)
Jewelry (Stone/Metal)
1st place, Jolene Bird (Kewa Pueblo), Inlaid Arrowhead Necklace
2nd place, Kenneth Johnson (Mvskoke/Seminole), Song of the 4th World Star Necklace
3rd place, Jesse Robbins (Mvskoke), Mindful Patterns Cult
Judges’ Choice:
Sandy Fife Wilson (Mvskoke), Cetto Mekko
Honorable Mentions:
Harry Beaver (Mvskoke), Fat Fish
Dan Beaver (Mvskoke), Upper World
Leslie Deer (Mvskoke), Resilient Blue
Mvskoke Heritage Award
Jimmie Carole Fife (Mvskoke), This is Our Homeland, Our Home
Mvskoke Heritage Award Honorable Mention:
Jon Tiger (Mvskoke), Moon Dance
