River Spirit Casino To Host Mvskoke Art Market

TULSA, OK – The Third Annual Mvskoke Art Market will take place at River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa on April 20-21. The market has experienced significant growth in its first two years. Artists participating increased from 60 and 82 in years one and two, respectively, to 94 Native artists this year, representing over 30 tribes from across Oklahoma and Indian Country.  

In addition to the showcase and purchasing of artwork in various mediums by renowned Native artists, visitors can enjoy educational presentations and panel discussions on early Muskogean, First American and Oklahoma Indian art. A Mvskoke motifs stamping activity will be available to children who will be able to create their own piece of artwork using traditional Mvskoke designs and patterns. A book signing for the recently published biography of Muscogee Actor Will Sampson by Norma Sampson Bible and an all-Native comedy show is included on the market’s event schedule.  

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