Mary Beth Nelson
Tribal Affiliation
Cherokee Nation

mbnelson2@yahoo.com

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 MaryBeth is an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation,residing close to her roots in Northeastern Oklahoma. She is adept in many mediums and draws her inspiration from her love of nature and her heritage. Though still considered an 'up and coming' artist, MaryBeth has won numerous awards and has drawn the attention of wildlife as well as Indian art collectors around the country.
Awards and special acknowledgements:
SouthEastern Art Show and Market-
        1st Place Drawing-2008
        2nd Place Graphics-2008
        3rd Place Painting-2007
        2nd Place Graphics-2007
        2nd Place Painting-2006
        2nd Place Sculpture-2005
Trail of Tears Art Show-
        3rd Place Painting-2008
Cherokee Holiday Art Show-
        Honorable Mention Graphics-2008
        Judges Choice Award-2006
Five Civilized Tribes Competitive Show-
       Honorable Mention Miniature-2008
        2nd Place Sculpture- 2006
        SouthEastern Wildlife Award-2006
        3rd Place Sculpture- 2005
 Cherokee Art Market /Festival of Native Peoples
         1st Place Graphics- 2007
         2nd Place Painting- 2007
Atlanta Indian Market-
         2nd Place Graphics- 2007
Tulsa Indian Art Festival-
         3rd Place Sculpture-2006
Cherokee Art Market-
          CNE Purchase Award- 2006
Cherokee Homecoming Show-
         Judges Choice Award- 2007
         Honorable Mention- 2005
         1st Place Contemporary Sculpture- 2004
*Featured Cover Artist- November 2005 issue of OK Casino Today
 
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