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Sue Folsom's "The Chahta Story" is named Best of Show at the 19th Annual Choctaw Art Show. All 94 pieces in the exhibit are on view through Saturday, August 31 at the Choctaw Cultural Center.

2024 Choctaw Art Show winners announced

On view through Saturday at the Choctaw Cultural Center

Published August 26, 2024

DURANT, Oklahoma – Sue Folsom’s “The Chahta Story” was named Best of Show at the 19th Annual Choctaw Art Show. A total of 28 winners were selected among the 94 juried pieces in competition.

All of the entries in the exhibit can be viewed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Saturday, August 31 at the Choctaw Cultural Center, 1919 Hina Hanta Way in Durant.

First, second, third and honorable mention places were named in each category, with four additional winners being named in special categories.

The show is open to the public. Regular cultural center entry prices apply, including complimentary admission for Choctaw tribal members and cultural center members.

2024 Choctaw Art Show Winners

Best of Show

“The Chahta Story” Sue Folsom

Himmak Pila “Future” Award

“Simple Native Beauty” Teri Scroggins

Okla’s Choice (People’s Choice)

“Snowy Footprints and a Lost Blanket” Tiffany Baker

Choctaw Heritage Award

“Twined Garment” Jennifer Byram

Basketry

First Place: “Large Heart Basket” Lizabeth Mitchell
Second Place: “Finding Faith in Choctaw Weaving” Susan Locke Charlesworth
Third Place: “Gathering Basket” Lizabeth Mitchell
Honorable Mention: “Must Be Carried” Deborah Baker

Beadwork

First Place: “Choctaw Luksi” Chrischelle Baker
Second Place: “Indian Paintbrush” Gaila Monique Jackson
Third Place: “Awareness For Our People” Gaila Monique Jackson
Honorable Mention: “Cedar Collar” Yasmine Del Rosario

Drawing/Painting

First Place: “Honoring Terry” Jane Semple Umsted
Second Place: “A Boy, a Horse and His Dog” Brent Cherry
Third Place: “Ishtaboli” Candace Stanholtzer
Honorable Mention: “Summer Harvest” Jane Semple Umsted

Graphics/Photography

First Place: “Imponnah” Sam Stitt
Second Place: “Chahta Vlla Tek” Meggan Taylor
Third Place: “Ohoyo Hlampko” Courtney Sisneros
Honorable Mention: “Pashi Falaya” Kenzie Belcheff

Textile Art

First Place: “Twined Garment” Jennifer Byram
Second Place: “Simple Native Beauty” Teri Scroggins
Third Place: “Jennifer” Megan Baker
Honorable Mention: “Stick & Balls Remixed” Megan Baker

Diversified Art

First Place: “Mahli Chito” Ross Ridge
Second Place: “Graduation Bag” Margaret Riley Santhanam
Third Place: “Ohoyo Osh Chishba” Gregg Standridge
Honorable Mention: “Choctaw Nation” Joel Long

About The Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with more than 225,000 tribal members and 12,000-plus associates. This ancient people has an oral tradition dating back over 13,000 years. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, its historic reservation boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma, covering 10,923 square miles. The Choctaw Nation’s vision, “Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture,” is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

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