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SkasdiCon Vol. V 2026 | LATE APPLICATIONS | LATE PAYMENTS
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Application Fee: $0
Contact Information
Requirement Overview
- Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
- Emerging Artists: Emerging artists may apply.
- Submission Limit: 14
Media Requirements
- Images | Min: 4, Max: 4
- Total | Max: 4
Opportunity Summary
Late applications and booth payments are now being accepted until all booth spaces are filled. Please note that late applications do not guarantee marketing or promotional placement for the event. If you’re still interested in joining us, please reach out to secure your spot!
SkasdiCon Vol. V – Event Summary
Date: November 14, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: 3307 Seven Clans Ave Tahlequah, OK. 74464
Host: Cherokee Nation Cultural and Tourism
Overview:
SkasdiCon Vol. V marks the fifth annual celebration of Indigenous creativity and expression in pop culture, proudly hosted by the Cherokee Nation. This vibrant, all-day convention welcomes visitors of all ages to explore and engage with the cutting edge of Indigenous art, comics, games, film, and television. With its signature mix of culture and fun, SkasdiCon continues to shine as the region’s premiere Indigenous pop culture gathering.
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General Information
SKASDICON VOL. V ARTIST/VENDOR APPLICATION PROCESS
Welcome to the creative heart of SkasdiCon Vol. V — the Cherokee Nation’s celebration of Indigenous art, comics, games, film, and pop culture! To be part of this vibrant gathering of Indigenous creatives, all artists/vendors must apply and be juried in annually.*
*Note: Cherokee National Treasures are exempt from the jury process.
STEP 1: Apply through [Zapplication]
Submit your application to be part of SkasdiCon Vol. V.
This is your moment to shine — show us your work and let your creative voice be heard.
STEP 2: Get Approved & Register
If accepted, you’ll receive instructions to finalize your registration and pay your artist/vendor participation fee. Booths are assigned first-come, first-served after acceptance, so don’t delay.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY
Application Type (Choose One):
- Individual Artist/Vendor (Solo Booth)
One artist showcasing their original work.
- Shared Artist/Vendor Booth
Two artists, one booth — each artist must apply individually.
Required Materials
- Artwork/Merchandise Description
A short description (1000 characters or less) of the materials and techniques you use. This helps our jurors understand your creative process.
- Proof of Tribal Enrollment
Must be issued by a federally recognized tribe (not a CDIB card).
- Valid State-Issued ID
If you are not tribal affiliated
- Four images of Recent Work
Showcase pieces made within the past two years that reflect what you’ll bring to SkasdiCon Vol. V. Use your best, high-quality images. For best presentation, we recommend submitting images in 1:1 or 4:3 aspect ratio.
- Booth Photo
An image showing your planned booth setup.
DEADLINE & NOTIFICATION
You’ll be notified of your application status by July 10, 2026. If accepted, we’ll send you the next steps for registration and payment through the Zapplication portal.
SkasdiCon Vol. V is a place where Indigenous storytelling, creativity, and imagination collide. We can’t wait to welcome you into this one-of-a-kind experience — where culture meets cosplay, and tradition meets innovation.
Application Requirements
1. Eligiblity: Priority consideration will be given to artists/vendors who are citizens of federally recognized tribes within the United States. A citizen of a United States federally recognized Indian tribe; a member of an Alaskan Native Corporation; or a recognized and documented "Indigenous Peoples" under Canadian law. Cherokee Nation Cultural and Economic Development, LLC ("CED") retains sole discrestion in determing whether an Artist/Vendor is eligible to participate. Failure to provide requested documentation may result in non-eligiblity or removal from the Event.
2. SkasdiCon Vol. V, Cherokee Nation, CNB, and CED are not responsible for any artwork or merchandise.
3. To be eligible for SkasdiCon Vol. V., the following rules must be met:
7. Artist/vendor may not gift anything to the SkasdiCon Vol. V. Staff.
8. It is each artist/vendor responsibility to comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding migratory birds and endangered species.
9. REPRODUCTIONS & PRINTS
11. PENALTIES
12. PAYMENT
13. PAYMENT TIMLINE
Visit the Cosplay Sign-Up Desk on event day or contact the Cosplay Coordinator at contact@skasdicon.com for further information.
We can’t wait to see your creativity shine at SkasdiCon Vol. V!
2. SkasdiCon Vol. V, Cherokee Nation, CNB, and CED are not responsible for any artwork or merchandise.
3. To be eligible for SkasdiCon Vol. V., the following rules must be met:
- Artwork/Merchandise must be the sole property of the registered artist or vendor.
- Artwork/Merchandise must not included any part of an endangered species.
7. Artist/vendor may not gift anything to the SkasdiCon Vol. V. Staff.
8. It is each artist/vendor responsibility to comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding migratory birds and endangered species.
9. REPRODUCTIONS & PRINTS
- Note cards, postcards, and stickers MUST be high quality and depict original artwork of the registered artist/vendor.
- Artist/Vendor booth should be setup by 9 a.m. on Saturday.
- Please be respectful of other artists and their booth space. Artists/Vendors must keep their art within the confines of their purchased booth space, unless granted prior permission by SkasdiCon officials. Excessive and disruptive lighting to other artists/vendors is not acceptable.
- Booth may not be dismantled until the Event closes at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Artists/Vendors who sell out of inventory must contact SkasdiCon staff at the information booth to be released officially from the Event. Artists/Vendors who leave early (without being released officially) may not be invited back for one (1) year.
- Artists/vendor must be at their booth at all times. Agents may assist but may not represent artists. Volunteers are available to relieve artists/vendor for short breaks. The breaks must take no longer than 15 minutes; after 15 minutes the volunteer will leave the booth in order to relieve other artists/vendors. Volunteers are not allowed to sell artwork/merchandise. Volunteers will circulate throughout the day to offer their assistance.
11. PENALTIES
- SkasdiCon reserves the right to prohibit an artist from participating in the event based on the artists/vendors failure to comply with the rules, regulations and guidelines of the event.
- Considerations will include current year jury, waitlist, and available booths.
- Artists/vendors who are accepted into the Event but fail to set up their booth by Saturday at 9 a.m. may not be invited back for two (2) years Artists/vendors who cancel within 15 days of SkasdiCon may not be invited back for two (2) years.
- Artist/vendor who are no-shows to SkasdiCon May not be invited back for two (2) years.
12. PAYMENT
- Please do not send payment until you see notice that your work has been juried into the event. Once accepted, payment may be made by cedit card via the Zapplication system.
- Checks can be accepted on case-by-case basis however, registration are not accepted, and booths are not guaranteed until the payment has posted. Email contact@skasdicon.com if to request payment by check.
13. PAYMENT TIMLINE
- September 11, 2026 Artist/Vendor registration and booth fees are due by the date via Zapplication.
Visit the Cosplay Sign-Up Desk on event day or contact the Cosplay Coordinator at contact@skasdicon.com for further information.
We can’t wait to see your creativity shine at SkasdiCon Vol. V!
Jury Details
Average number of applications submitted each year
80
Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event
75
Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event
10
Booth Information
Booth space is limited. Spaces will not be confirmed until after registration is completed through Zapplication and payment is made. We are happy to accommodate many booth assignment requests, but we cannot make guarantees. SkasdiCon is the final authority regarding all booth assignments. Each booth will include one table and two chairs. Booth sizes and fees are as follows:
- Individual Artist/Vendor (Solo Booths)
- 6x6 Booth - $30
- 8x8 Booth - $50
- Shared Artist/Vendor Booth (Shared Booth)
- 6x6 Booth - $15
- 8x8 Booth - $25
Early Payment Incentive: Vendors who complete payment in full by July 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT will be eligible for promotional placement on our social media channels and event website prior to the event. Vendors who complete their booth payment after this deadline are not guaranteed to be included in pre-event promotional efforts.
Please Note: Electricity is limited at this venue and is only available in designated wall booths. If your setup requires access to electricity, please contact us at contact@skasdicon.com with a brief explanation of your needs. Requests will be considered based on availability and necessity.
Refund Policy
- All fees are nonrefundable.
- Fees do not carry over to a future Cherokee Nation art shows or markets.
Additional Fees
8x8 Booth : $50
6x6 Booth: $30
Shared 8x8 Booth : $25
Shared 6x6 Booth : $15
Terms to Apply
Application Fee: $0