The Chickasaw Nation Division of Arts and Humanities is accepting entries for a butterfly art contest until Feb. 3, 2012.
Interested Chickasaw female artists, ages 14 through 18, are encouraged to submit one piece of artwork in a medium of her choice. Entries may be submitted on art paper, canvas or art board between 10 inches and 20 inches in size.
The winning entry will be used in all artwork and promotional materials for the 2012 Dynamic Women of the Chickasaw Nation Conference and Forum. Hosted in partnership with the East Central University, the conference and forum recognize the strength and leadership of Chickasaw women from all walks of life.
The winner will also receive a $200 cash award.
Entries can be delivered to the division's office at 201 N. Broadway in Ada or mailed to Chickasaw Nation Division of Arts and Humanities, P.O. Box 1548, Ada, OK 74821. The entries can also be emailed to artistinfo@chickasaw.net.
Artists must be able to provide proof of Chickasaw citizenship.
For more information, please contact Laura Clark of Jennifer Watson at (580) 272-5520 or email artistinfo@chickasaw.net.
