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Oklahoma Native Art Institutions

Oklahoma's 38 federally recognized tribes

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Tribal Museums and Cultural Centers

  1. Anna Mitchell Cultural and Welcome Center, Cherokee Nation
    Vinita, OKC | Under construction
  2. Caddo Heritage Museum, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
    117 Memorial Lane, Binger, OK 73009
    (405) 656-2344 | link
  3. Cherokee Heritage Center, Cherokee Nation
    21192 S. Keeler Dr., Park Hill, OK 74465
    (918) 456-6007 | link
  4. Cherokee National History Museum, Cherokee Nation
    101 S. Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah, OK
    (877) 779-6977 | link
  5. Chickasaw Council House Museum Art Gallery, Chickasaw Nation
    209 N. Fisher St., Tishomingo, OK 73460
    (580) 371-3351 | link
  6. Chickasaw Cultural Center, Chickasaw Nation
    867 Cooper Memorial Rd, Sulphur, OK 73086
    (580) 622-7130 | link
  7. Choctaw National Capitol Museum, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
    Council House Rd, Tuskahoma, OK 74574
    (918) 569-4465 | link
  8. Choctaw Cultural Center, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
    1919 Hina Hanta Way, Calera, OK 74730
    (833) 708-9582 | link
  9. Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center, Citizen Potawatomi Nation
    1899 S. Gordon Cooper Drive, Shawnee, OK 74801
    (405) 878-5830 | link
  10. Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center, Comanche Nation
    701 NW Ferris Avenue, Lawton, OK 73507
    (580) 353-0404 | link
  11. Creek Nation Council House, Muscogee (Creek) Nation
    100 W. 6th St., Okmulgee, OK 74447
    (539) 286-4663 | link
  12. John Hair Cultural Center and Museum, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma
    18280 W Keetoowah Cir., Tahlequah, OK 74464
    (918) 772-4389 | link
  13. Kanza Museum, Kaw Nation
    746 Grandview Drive, Kaw City, OK 74641
    (866) 404-5297 | link
  14. Kiowa Tribal Museum, Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma
    Closed during COVID-19 pandemic
    100 OK-9, Carnegie, OK 73015
    (580) 654-6366 | link
  15. Museum of the Pawnee Nation, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma,
    657 Harrison Street, Pawnee, OK 74058
    (918) 762-2180 | link
  16. Myaamia Heritage Museum & Archive, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
    28 N. Main St., Miami, OK 74354
    (918) 544-6068 | link
  17. Osage Nation Museum, Osage Nation, first tribal museum, opened in 1939
    819 Grandview Avenue, Pawhuska, OK 74056
    (918) 287-5441 | link
  18. Quapaw Nation Tribal Museum, Quapaw Nation
    905 Whitebird Street, Quapaw, OK 74363
    (918) 238-3157 | link
  19. Saline Courthouse Museum, Cherokee Nation
    Hosts solo exhibitions by Cherokee artists
    55870 S. 490 Rd., Rose, OK 74364
    (918) 479-6383 | link
  20. Shawnee Tribal Cultural Center, Shawnee Tribe
    19 N. Eight Tribes Trail, Miami, OK 74354
    (918) 544-6722 | link
  21. Seminole Nation Museum, not owned by Seminole Nation of Oklahoma
    524 S. Wewoka Ave., Wewoka, OK 74884
    (405) 257-5580 | link
  22. Wichita Tribal History Center, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes
    32210 County Street 2670, Anadarko, OK
    (405) 247-2425 | link
  23. Wyandotte Nation Cultural Center, Wyandotte Nation
    5 Council Fire Road, Wyandotte, OK 74370
    (918) 678-6385 | link

Tribally Run Galleries

  1. Artesian Gallery & Studios, Chickasaw Nation
    100 W. Muskogee Ave., Sulphur, OK 73086
    (580) 622-8040 | link
  2. Chokma’si Gallery, Chickasaw Nation
    201 N. Broadway Ave., Ada, OK 74820
    (580) 272-5520 | link
  3. Exhibit C Gallery, Chickasaw Nation
    Chickasaw and Southeastern preference but open to all tribes
    1 E. Sheridan, Suite 100, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104
    (405) 767-8900 | link
  4. Redstick Gallery, Muscogee (Creek) Nation
    Muscogee (Creek) Nation citizens and descendants
    105 S. Grand Avenue, Okmulgee, OK 74447
    (918) 758-5557 | link
  5. Spider Gallery, Cherokee Nation
    representing art by members of the three Cherokee tribes
    215 Muskogee Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74475
    (918) 453-5728 | link
  6. Wahzhazhe Cultural Center, Osage Nation
    220 W. Main Street, Pawhuska, OK 74056
    (918) 287-5580 | link

Tribally Run Gift Stores

  1. Absentee Shawnee Tribe Gift Shop, Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
    2025 Gordon Cooper Dr, Shawnee, OK 74801
    (405) 275-4030×6310 | link
  2. McKee’s Indian Store, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
    116 W. Main Street, Anadarko, OK 73005
    (405) 247-6315 | link
  3. Peoria Trading Post, Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma
    118 S. Eight Tribes Trail, Miami, OK 74354
    (918) 540-2535 | link
  4. Quapaw Tribal Museum Gift Shop, Quapaw Nation
    905 Waterbird Street, Quapaw, OK 74363
    (918) 238-3157 | link
  5. Susan Peters Gallery, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
    116 W. Main Street, Anadarko, OK 73005
    (405) 247-7151 | link

Tribally Run Studios

  1. Artesian Gallery & Studios, Chickasaw Nation
    100 W. Muskogee Ave., Sulphur, OK 73086
    (580) 622-8040 | link
  2. Cherokee Arts Center, Cherokee Nation
    212 S. Water St., Tahlequah, OK 74464
    (918) 453-5728 | link

Galleries of Native American Art

  1. Big Rain Gallery, owned by Addie Roanhorse (Osage)
    617 Kihekah Ave, Pawhuska, OK 74056
    (918) 303-2577 | link
  2. Oklahoma Indians Arts and Crafts Cooperative
    214 NW 2nd St., Anadarko, OK 73005
    (405) 247-3486 | link
  3. Pierson Gallery and Boston Ave Frame Shop, owned by Linda Pierson
    1313 E. 15th St. Suite A, Tulsa, OK 74120
    (918) 584-2440 | link
  4. Tribes Gallery, owned by Leslie Pate and Carol Pate (Choctaw Nation)
    512 W. Main St., Norman, OK 73069
    (405) 329-4442 | link
  5. Tulsa Indian Art Market, owned by Linda Greever
    5014 S Sheridan Rd, Tulsa, OK 74145
    (918) 664-0626 | link
  6. Vault Gallery, owned by the Route 66 Native Arts Alliance
    1801 U.S. Rte 66, Catoosa, OK 74015
    (918) 955-6628| link

Museums of Native American Art

  1. Ataloa Lodge Museum, first Native American art museum, founded in 1932
    Bacone College, 2299 Old Bacone Rd, Muskogee, OK 74403
    (918) 781-7283 | link
  2. First Americans Museum
    659 First Americans Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73129
    (405) 594-2100 | link
  3. Five Civilized Tribes Museum
    1101 Honor Heights Dr, Muskogee, OK 74401
    (918) 683-1701 | link
  4. Museum of the Red River
    812 E Lincoln Rd, Idabel, OK 74745
    (580) 286-3616 | link
  5. Red Earth Art Center
    1000 N. Broadway Avenue #2750, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
    (405) 427-5228 | link
  6. Semple Family Museum of Native American Art
    Southeastern Oklahoma State University
    430 Montgomery Drive, 425 University Boulevard, Durant, OK 74701
    (580) 745-2046 | link
  7. Southern Plains Indian Museum
    Hosts quarterly solo exhibitions,
    operated by the US DOI Indian Arts and Crafts Board
    801 E. Central Blvd., Anadarko, OK 73005
    (405) 247-6221 | link

Native Artist Organizations

  1. Oklahoma Native American Basketweavers, Facebook
  2. Route 66 Native Arts Alliance, Edgewood, NM | link | Facebook
  3. Southeastern Indian Artists Association, Tahlequah, OK | link | Facebook

Other Organizations

  • American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma (AICCO) | link
  • Oklahoma City Indian Art Club, monthly potluck gatherings with presentations about Native American art | email

Artist Directories

  • Source Directory of Arts and Crafts Businesses | general link | Oklahoma listings
    Free listings for any member of a US tribe, published by the Indian Arts and Crafts Board
  • NativeAmerica.Travel, for Native American–owned destinations open to the public, including artist studios, website launched by the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) | general link | add your destination
  • Choctaw Nation Art Registry | link | sign-up
  • Red Earth Art Directory | link

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