Image: 2024, Best in Show winner, Cradle- Inaugural, Leith Mahkewa, Oneida Nation of the Thames/Hopi/Tewa, Wolf Clan

Please complete the form below to apply for the 2026 Ohi:yo' Art Market.

Event Date: May 16th, 2026

Event Location: Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Events Center

Event Host: Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center

Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center complies with the requirements of the Indian Arts & Crafts Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-644) which makes it illegal to market an art or craft item in a manner that falsely suggests it is Indian-produced. Under the Act, an Indian is defined as a member of any federally or officially State recognized Indian tribe, or an individual certified as an Indian by an Indian Tribe.

Artists must submit one of the following:

A copy of a tribal enrollment/status card. Verification of only degree of Indian blood is not acceptable.

A copy of a letter from your tribe or agency on official letterhead and signed by a senior tribal official or enrollment specialist clearly verifying your enrollment.

The IACB Act allows a non-enrolled Indian artist to be certified, in writing on tribal stationary, by the tribe of their decent as an "Indian artisan" of that tribe's descent. A copy of that certification is acceptable.

*Artists from Canadian First Nations, Inuit, Metis, US federally recognized and/or US state recognized nations are encouraged to apply. We follow the guidelines of the 1990 Indian Arts and Crafts Board Act.

Each artist must submit three (3) images from each division chosen from above. Images must be representative of what you plan to show and sell at market.

Images must be in basic JPEG format, no file size larger than 4 MB. 

Please name the image files to correspond with the image descriptions when you submit.

Artists must name each file image with their first and last name, the category in which the image is for, and the image number. Example: JaneDoeBeadworkImage1

If mailing a physical form please provide copies of your images with the "file name" (Artist first and last name category and #) on the back of the copy.

Each artist must submit a non-refundable application fee of $25. There will be a $50 late fee for late applications.

We DO NOT accept personal checks.

Please find the application fee payment on our ShopSINM website or by clicking the link below:

Applicaton Fee for 2026 Ohi:yo' Art Market

Artists agree that the OCC has the right to establish and enforce all rules and regulations, as it deems proper for the benefit of the Ohi:yo' Art Market and the safety and security of all participants, attendees, OCC staff and property.

Artwork must be artist's original work. Imported, manufactured or mass produced items will not be allowed. Imported jewelry such as "stringers" will not be allowed.

Please be respectful of other artists and their booth space. Artists must keep their art within the confines of their purchased booth space, unless granted prior permission by the OCC.

Booth fee is $50 (due after notification of acceptance into the market).

Artists who are accepted into the show but fail to set up their booth by Saturday, May 16th at 9:30 a.m. will not be invited back for one (1) year.

Artists must bring a selection of pieces (more than one piece) to sell during the one day market together with the pieces they enter into competition.

Special orders, where a deposit or full payment is accepted, must be completed by the date promised; if the order cannot be completed by that date, the artist must notify purchaser. Failure to fulfill obligations entered upon at the Ohi:yo' Art Market may result in the artist's exclusion from future markets. The Ohi:yo' Art Market and the OCC are not responsible for undelivered orders.

Notifications of acceptance will be sent to artists on March 10th, 2026.

Accepted artists will automatically be eligible to participate in the art competition on Friday, May 15th, 2026.

I have read and agree to abide by the guidelines and policies of the Seneca Nation of Indians and OCC's Ohi:yo' Art Market. I understand that I must exhibit and sell my own handmade work and I will uphold the standards established by the Seneca Nation of Indians and OCC for the proper representation of my work. I understand that a committee of selectors will determine who is accepted for the market based solely on the images and information provided. The Seneca Nation of Indians, OCC & Seneca Resorts & Casinos are not liable to the exhibitor, and will not insure the exhibitor, for any damage to the exhibitor's artwork, personal effects or any materials used in displaying artwork at the market, and is not responsible for lost or stolen artwork. Exhibitors shall make their own arrangements at their own expense for any desired insurance coverage protecting such artwork, personal effects, or materials.

Your application will not be accepted unless the $25 non-refundable application fee has been paid. If you need assistance completing the application or have questions, please email: info@senecamuseum.org.