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Pairing traditional themes and methods with contemporary materials is what Eva L. Cantrell does best. Her skirts for the 2023 Ribbon Skirt Fashion Show were proof of her passion for combining the different art mediums. Cantrell’s modern feel and cultural touchstone designs create handmade work that she hopes tells the stories of our lives.

Explore more of Cantrell’s textile art on her website: https://EvaCantrellCreations.com

Check out the full Ribbon Skirt Fashion Show livestream here: https://youtu.be/0DqDuRjj3gk

Inspired by fashion, media and the ingenuity of Cherokee women, Cherokee National Treasure Tonia Hogner-Weavel’s skirts at the 2023 Ribbon Skirt Fashion Show were a testament to the joy of creating. Her work was not only beautiful and easy to wear, but it also brought traditional Cherokee fashion into the present while still maintaining a dialogue about how the culture affects us today.
See Hogner-Weavel’s designs in the full Ribbon Skirt Fashion Show livestream here: https://youtu.be/0DqDuRjj3gk.

Cherokee National Treasure Dan Mink has created the artwork for Cherokee National Holiday every year for nearly two decades. In this video, listen to Dan talk about his artistic journey and the process behind creating graphic designs.

Make plans to see the new exhibit “Dan Mink: Cherokee by Design” at the Saline Courthouse Museum in Rose, Oklahoma — on display now through October 7.

The positivity, purpose and impact of Cherokee/Crow artist Shadow Hardbarger’s pieces were prominent at the 2023 Ribbon Skirt Fashion Show. Hardbarger’s skirts, which draw inspiration from her family, incorporated earth, sky, floral and basket weaving motifs. Her designs are also part of her impact on her community through her program, Creating with Purpose. The sales of her work, like her four lovely pieces in competition, raise money each month for people and organizations in need.

To find more of Hardbarger’s meaningful work, or to help support Creating with Purpose, find her on Facebook at Creating with Purpose or follow her Instagram, @dothingswithpurpose.

Check out the full Ribbon Skirt Fashion Show livestream here: https://youtu.be/0DqDuRjj3gk

Cindy Evans draws on her Cherokee roots to create stylish skirts with designs and patterns that are evocative of Oklahoma. Her family influences helped her put the beauty of her culture in every dress at the 2023 Ribbon Skirt Fashion Show. Discover more of her work, including Cherokee tear dresses, ribbon shirts, ribbon skirts, shawls and fringed purses on her Facebook page, Two Needles Native Design’s!

Check out Evans’ designs in the full Ribbon Skirt Fashion Show live stream here: https://youtu.be/0DqDuRjj3gk

Jennifer Thiessen’s emotionally evocative designs made a powerful statement at the 2023 Ribbon Skirt Fashion Show. Her detailed patterns in each piece wove a rich, meaningful story inspired by her ancestors and community.

To watch the video recording of the full Ribbon Skirt Fashion Show, go to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DqDuRjj3gk

At this year’s Ribbon Skirt Fashion Show, Cherokee artist Julie Perkins utilized traditional animals like the buffalo and woodpecker, as well as styles reminiscent of trade-era wrap skirts, to create a beautiful series of pieces. Each of her dazzling designs featured nods to traditional Cherokee patterns.

Recorded live on July 1, 2023, from the Cherokee Nation Anna Mitchell Cultural & Welcome Center in Vinita, Oklahoma — this is a history presentation from Cherokee Nation's first-ever Ribbon Skirt Fashion Show!

This presentation by Callie Chunestudy featuring research by Cherokee National Treasure Tonia Hogner-Weavel, discusses the history of Cherokee women's fashion from pre-European contact to the present-day. Introduction by OsiyoTV host Jennifer Loren.

To watch the video recording of the full Ribbon Skirt Fashion Show, go to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DqDuRjj3gk

Cherokee National Treasure Anna Sixkiller is passionate about sharing her love of both the Cherokee language and the art of basketry.

In this podcast, listen to her tell how she learned to make baskets by gathering natural materials and why she thinks it important to preserve Cherokee traditions.

Make plans to see the new exhibit “Anna Sixkiller: The Language of Reeds” at the Saline Courthouse Museum in Rose, Oklahoma — on display now through July 15.

You may know Cherokee National Treasure Robert Lewis for his vibrant storytelling skills, but he is also an accomplished visual artist. In this video, watch Robert Lewis tell his own story, talk about his passion for creating art and give a demonstration of his unique sketching process.

Make plans to see the exhibit “Robert Lewis: Bringing Stories to Life” at the Saline Courthouse Museum in Rose, Oklahoma — on display now through April 8.