On May 3, the 2025 Ohi:yo’ Art Market was held at the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino. The event was an amazing showcase of Indigenous creativity and heritage. Organized by the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center and the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum, the event highlighted the talents of over 50 Indigenous artists from across the U.S. and Canada.
The Juried Art Competition offered $30,000 in prize money that artists competed for. Here is a list of the 2025 Ohi:yo’ Art Market top winners. Congratulations to:
Best of Show – David Martin, Pokagon, Potowatami
Juror’s Choice – Christal Ratt, Anishnabe from Mitchikanibikok Inik
1st Place Beadwork – Natasha Thompson, Mohawk Nation
1st Place Cultural Items – Michael Galban, Washoe Tribe of NV & CA./ Mono Lake Paiute
1st Place Jewelry – Chaslyn Crespin, Kewa Pueblo
1st Place Drawings – Ron Mitchell, Cherokee Nation
1st Place Paintings – David Martin, Pokagon, Potowatami
1st Place Basketry – Ronnie-Leigh Goeman, Onondaga/Tonawanda Seneca
1st Place Weavings/Textiles – Emma Shenandoah, Saint Regis Mohawk
1st Place Innovative Arts – Cliff Redeye III, Seneca
1st Place Pottery – Natasha Smoke Santiago, Mohawk
1st Place (Color) Photography – Marjorie Skidders, Akwesasne Mohawk
1st Place Sculpture – Dave Farnham, Onondaga
1st Place Quillwork – Michael Galban, Washoe Tribe of NV & CA./ Mono Lake Paiute
Ja:göh to every artist participated in the 2025 Ohi:yo’ Art Market. Your presence and contributions brought depth and authenticity to the event, enriching our community with the beauty and resilience of Indigenous art and culture.
Thank you for your artistry, your stories, and commitment to cultural expression. Nya:wëh to our sponsors!
Seneca Nation of Indians (SNI), Allegany LLC, Brooks LLC, Catt., Rez Beaders, Lake Erie Tobacco Company, OJ’s Smoke Shop, Chronicle Heritage, Fidelity Charitable, Seneca Gaming & Entertainment, Folk Studio, Corning Museum of Glass, M&M West End, Seneca Holdings, Wild Wood Hub, NAFCO Quick Stop, White Pine Lodge, Myers Steakhouse, Community Bank, Rachael Small, Emily Dunay.
Stay tuned for part two of the Ohi:yo’ Art Market coverage with interviews from some of the ribbon winners in our next edition.
