DURANT – Choctaw Landing, the new resort under construction in Hochatown, has announced they are actively seeking Choctaw artists’ work for the new facility. Works are sought in all styles and media, including paintings on paper and canvas, dimensional work, murals, drawings, photography, sculpture, basketry, pottery, beadwork, carvings and weavings. Submission deadline is Thursday, Sept. 7, with full details and criteria available at choctawlandingart.com.
Choctaw Landing is a $238 million resort designed to be part of the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape with a goal to keep as many of the native trees and plants intact as possible. The four-story, 200,000 square-foot entertainment destination will feature 100 hotel rooms, casino gaming, several restaurants and bars, a pool, an outdoor venue with an amphitheater, beer garden and a family-friendly game zone.
Selection of artworks will be chosen for their significance and connection to the vision of Choctaw Landing and their visual impact, said organizers. The final artwork will be chosen by the Choctaw Landing Art Committee, who is charged with selecting works of high quality and diversity of expression. “The vision of the art program at Choctaw Landing is to curate a remarkable collection of Choctaw-driven artwork that reflects the unique tapestry of perspectives and rich history of the community,” according to the art project’s website.
The invitational call is open only to Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma tribal members or Choctaw CDIB cardholders.
The selection committee will notify chosen artists by October 2023.
About The Choctaw Nation
The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian Nation in the United States with more than 212,000 tribal members and 12,000-plus associates. This ancient people has an oral tradition dating back over 13,000 years. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, its historic reservation boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma, covering 10,923 square miles. The Choctaw Nation’s vision, “Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture,” is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.
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About Choctaw Landing
Located in Hochatown, Oklahoma, near Broken Bow Lake and Beavers Bend State Park, Choctaw Landing will be an entertainment and resort destination that will instantly feel like home upon arrival, serving as an overlook into the natural beauty of the surrounding area and a guide into the history and culture of the Choctaw people. The four-story, 200,000 square-foot resort features historical information about the third-largest Indian nation in the United States plus a world-class collection of Choctaw art by tribal members. Choctaw Landing plans to open at the end of 2023 and will include 100 hotel rooms, 600 slot machines, eight table games, several restaurants and bars, a pool, an outdoor venue with an amphitheater, beer garden and a family-friendly game zone. A 12,000 square-foot mercantile will adjoin Choctaw Landing, offering a small grocery store and market, three dining options and a fuel station with 24 pumps. For more information, visit choctawlanding.com.
