2025 JACOBSON HOUSE ART BIENNIAL OCT 24 - DEC 19
The first biennial of contemporary Indigenous American art by Native artists living in the south central plains region of the United States! The Jacobson House Art Biennial is an art competition and exhibition that occurs every two years at the iconic Jacobson House Native Art Center in Norman, Oklahoma! A prestigious Indigenous art event, the Jacobson House Art Biennial explores cultural discourses from the perspective of current arts productions, promoting contemporary Indigenous art and cultural exchange, while reflecting upon the history of Indigenous art in the birthplace of Native American fine art.
The first year of the Jacobson House Art Biennial took place in Fall of 2023 ("Twenty First Century" Art Exhibition). For its return in 2025, the biennial has opened up to artists of any U.S. Federally Recognized Tribe currently living in Oklahoma and neighboring states: Texas, Kansas, New Mexico, Colorado, Missouri and Arkansas.
Jurors:
America Meredith (Cherokee) - Artist, Publishing Editor for First American Art Magazine
Brent Greenwood (Ponca/Chickasaw) - Artist, Director of Fine Arts for Chickasaw Nation
Open Call:
March 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025
Selected Artists Notified by: Friday September 19, 2025
Artwork Drop Off: Please email us to make arrangements: jacobsonhouse@gmail.com
All drop offs will be in person at:
Jacobson House Native Art Center
609 Chautauqua Avenue
Norman, Oklahoma 73069
Opening Reception: October 24, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Gallery Hours: Thursday - Sunday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Exhibit Closes: December 19, 2025
Art Pickup: No later than January 11, 2026 (accommodating for holidays)
In-person pick-up times begin on Saturday (12/20) and Sunday (12/21), from 1 - 6 PM.
Rules:
Each artist submitting work must be 18 years of age or older by July 1, 2025.
Artists must reside in one of the following states: Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, New Mexico, Colorado, Missouri or Arkansas
Must be enrolled in a Federally Recognized Tribe
A photo of your Tribal ID/CDIB Card will need to be submitted
Mediums Accepted: Beadwork/Cultural Creations, Painting, Prints, Drawings, Mixed Media, Digital Art, Sculpture, Photography, and textiles (contemporary)
Artwork must have been produced on or after January 1, 2010
Artists are responsible for framing and delivering their work if selected for this exhibition.
Artists can submit up to two pieces for consideration, but if chosen, pieces entered into the exhibition may only be one.
Artist Gift:
Show Prize Money:
Best in Show: $1,000
People's Choice: $500
Visionary: $250
Best in Show winners will be given the opportunity to show their work at a future exhibition in the 2026/2027 calendar year.
Basketry (1st: $100, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $25)
Beadwork (1st: $100, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $25)
Painting & Drawing (1st: $100, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $25)
Photography & Digital Graphics (1st: $100, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $25)
Pottery & Sculpture (1st: $100, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $25)
Diverse Art (1st: $100, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $25)
Textile Art (1st: $100, 2nd: $50, 3rd: $25)
