Juried Competition and Awards

Juried competition is a rigorous process. Artists from across Indian Country submit their best works to be judged by a selected group of artists, collectors, and museum professionals. Winning a coveted Heard Museum Guild award ribbon and prize money boosts the artists’ reputations and careers. Winning artwork will be displayed during the Best of Show reception on Friday, March 6. Purchase tickets.

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Award Categories

Baskets
Diverse Arts (includes Beadwork and Quillwork)
Jewelry and Lapidary
2-Dimensional Art
Personal Attire and Accessories

 

Pottery
Pueblo Carvings
Sculpture
Weavings & Textiles
Open Standards

Awards

In all, 165 ribbons will be awarded including 135 cash awards and 30 non-cash awards:

Best of Show (1)
Best of Classification (10)
Idyllwild Arts Imagination Award (1)
Conrad House Award (1)
Innovation (9)
1st Place in Division (42)
2nd Place in Division (42)
Judges Choice (27)
Youth Artist Award Ages 12-14 (1)
Youth Artist Award Ages 15-17 (1)
Honorable Mentions (non-cash awards)--(30)