TULSA, Okla. – Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa (IHCRC) announced that digital and canvas entries will be accepted for its 2025 Resilience Through Tradition Youth Art Contest through July 31.
The contest theme is “How Do You Define Tradition?” and entry is open to all American Indian youth, ages 6-24. Young artists can use paintings, sketches, and mixed media to show how traditions are carried out as an individual, household, community, or nation.
Ribbons and gift cards up to $100 will be awarded to winners in three age categories (6-11, 12-17, 18-24). IHCRC, located at 550 S. Peoria Ave. in Tulsa, provides 8×10 canvases for entries at its front reception desk. In addition, artists can submit digital entries at www.ihcrc.org/contest.
One finalist’s artwork will also be printed on t-shirts for IHCRC’s Cultural Day. This free, open to the public event will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 at Arvest (formerly Cox) Convention Center in downtown Tulsa. It will be a wonderful celebration of American Indian traditions for the entire community.
In addition to the prizes and chance to showcase their artwork, staying connected to tribal traditions builds resilience, strengthens support networks, and provides a protective buffer against the effects of trauma, said Pauline Randall, IHCRC Youth Support Service Coordinator.
“From this summer art contest to the upcoming Cultural Day in October, Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa remains committed to serving the area urban American Indian community through culturally sensitive programs and services,” Randall said.
The organization is also offering additional youth programming this summer, open to all active IHCRC patients. A complete schedule can be viewed athttps://www.ihcrc.org/youth-activities.
