Welcome to The Woodland Indian Art Show and Market

The Woodland Indian Art Show and Market has been produced for five years in a row by a group of volunteers here on the Oneida Reservation. Bear Paw Keepsakes, 2667 W. Mason Street, Green Bay, WI, is the base for this emerging art organization.

Those who work on this art show each year believe that it is vital that native tribes hold onto their unique cultural identity by celebrating the many diverse native art forms and styles. Too often, native culture and arts are viewed as one culture, the same in every tribe.

By bringing Woodland Indian Artists together we plan to raise awareness of the distinct artistic styles of northern United States and Canada , and to help create a growing economy of sales of their art work.

Woodland Indian Art Show & Market

June 29, 30, July 1, 2012
Norbert Hill Center
N7210 Seminary Road
Oneida, Wisconsin 54155
(in conjunction with the Oneida Powwow)
Call Loretta Webster 920-713-8030
Click here for Interactive Map and Directions

The Woodland Indian Art Show and Market includes multiple generations, tribes, and styles. We have artists that work in contemporary and traditional Native Woodland Arts. We have Native elder and younger artists working together. We have Native elders teaching Native young people. And we have Native young people volunteering and working administratively with the elder artists. We are always looking for more volunteers. If this sounds interesting to you, please call and we will keep you informed.

The head judge for the 2011 Art Show & Market was Becky Webster, National Indian Arts & Crafts Board. Becky Webster is a raised beadwork artist as well, and we thank her for her time and support. Applications for the juried art show contest or art vendors are due June 1, 2012.  The WIASM is a non-profit organization, courtesy of our fiscal sponsor, the Oneida Nation Arts Program.

The Oneida Tribe, the Oneida Nation Arts Program and the Wisconsin Arts Board are generous supporters each year. We could not do this without them. 2011 was the second year the Woodland Indian Art Show & Market was held in conjunction with the annual Oneida Powwow at the Norbert Hill Center. We would like to thank the Powwow Committee and the NHC staff for their help, as well as all the volunteers, as we move forward to plan the 2012 Woodland Indian Art Show and Market.

Downloads:  Artist Applicaton 2012 (PDF)

For more information contact: Loretta Webster at Bear Paw Keepsakes 920-499-7875 • info@bearpawartgallery.com