Pryor High School student Jackson Shafer recently entered a hand-crafted basket in the Cherokee Art Market youth division. Shafer earned 2nd place with his craftmanship. His art was showcased alongside the works of over 150 elite First-American artists. The annual Cherokee Art Market features over 40 tribes, with artists displaying a wide variety of traditional and contemporary Native art forms, including beadwork, pottery, paintings, basketry, sculptures, and textiles.
The Cherokee Art Market Youth Competition & Show was designed to encourage young Native American artists to compete at an adult level. Open to Native American students in grades 6–12 who are enrolled in a federally recognized tribe, this event fosters artistic growth and celebrates the rich heritage of Native youth across the nation.