Cherokee Nation seeking artwork for child development center, immersion school

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. - Cherokee Nation is currently seeking artwork to be displayed at the Cherokee Immersion Middle School in Tahlequah and Catoosa Child Development Center.

Submissions will be accepted from only Cherokee Nation citizens who can provide identification.

The Cherokee Immersion Middle school instructs children in grades four through eight entirely in the Cherokee language to promote fluency and cultural connection. Original artwork is being sought to be displayed on the walls of the facility. Artwork may be related to but is not limited to the following:

• Syllabary, Language
• Culture & History
• Education

Those interested must submit their bids no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.

The newly constructed Catoosa Child Development Center is a one-story facility that includes 10 classrooms for children ages 0-3. Original artwork is being sought to be displayed on the walls of the facility and may be related to but is not limited to the following:

• Culture & History
• Education
• Animals within the Cherokee Nation Reservation
• Child-friendly art
• Large-scale flat art

Bids for the center must be submitted no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026.

All bids for both facilities should include proposed artwork, medium, dimensions and price. Both flat art and 3D art will be considered if the art is frameable.

For more information, visit https://www.cherokeebids.org/WebsiteAdmin/Procurement and navigate to procurement No. 164155 and procurement No. 164156.

Any questions can be directed to Amy Eubanks at, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism

Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism is managed by Cherokee Nation Businesses and was created in 2007 to preserve and promote the history and culture of the Cherokee people. Efforts by the Cherokee Nation include award-winning cultural, specialty and event tours and operation of seven Cherokee Nation museums and various Cherokee Nation retail locations. For more information, go to www.VisitCherokeeNation.com