AKWESASNE – (Ohiaríhko:wa/July 26, 2025) Akwesasne Travel celebrated the winners of the 2025 Juried Art Show with a public artist reception, awards ceremony, and an exclusive preview of the Akwesasne Indigenous Fashion Show—all hosted at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort and Hotel.
Karhatiron Perkins earned this year’s prestigious Best in Show award for his striking Lunch on a Highbeam. The bronze and metal-cast sculpture honors Haudenosaunee ironworkers, its figures depicting each of the nine clans of the Haudenosaunee.
Awards were given across 12 categories, including two youth divisions and three “Juror’s Choice” selections. All works were created by Akwesasne Mohawk artists and included a wide range of both contemporary and traditional pieces.
2025 Juried Show Winners
2D Painting
1st Place – Kirby Thompson Three Sisters
2nd Place – Bruce Boots Portrait of Ann Jock
2D Mixed Media / 2D Abstract
1st Place – Kay Adams Tota Moon Greeting Us Good Morning
2nd Place – Andrew Cook Through Chaos
New Media
1st Place – Arihonni David It Came From the Woods
2nd Place – Brittany Bonaparte Water Drum Boy’s Summer in Snye
Cultural Diverse Art
1st Place – Tisha Thompson Sweetgrass & Splint
2nd Place – Brenda Garrow Hi-ho Hi-ho It’s Off to Work I Go (Gesso Remembered)
Beadwork & Quillwork
1st Place – Kaiahenhtas Thompson Chickadee Love
2nd Place – Francine Jock September Squash
Contemporary Clothing & Accessories
1st Place – Anne Thompson Sustainability
2nd Place – Ilona Thompson Raoraon – Hummingbird
Fancy Baskets
1st Place – Nanci Ransom The Spirit of Basket Makers, Past and Present
2nd Place – Holly Pyke Turtle Island
Utility Baskets
1st Place – Angello Johnson Tracker Pack Basket
2nd Place – Justin Point Juniper Pack Basket
Pottery, Sculpture, Carving, Woodwork
1st Place – Shannon David Soul Sisters
2nd Place – Kanonkwatsrakohe Fox Journey Well
2D Drawing
1st Place – Victoria Ransom Two Men Singing
2nd Place – Lexis Jacobs The Flame She Carries
Traditional Wear
1st Place – Marlana Thompson Something New, Something Old
2nd Place – Waverly Thompson Iakotehiaronkia tanon Teionttenies (She’s Growing and She’s Changing)
Quilts & Wovens
1st Place – Elisha King Kahi’shon:'a Nikaha:wi – Berry Season
2nd Place – Renee Roundpoint The Saint
Youth Show (Ages 6–12)
1st Place – Kenna Back Coming Together with Good Minds
2nd Place – Vaeda Thompson Oil Spill
Youth Show (Ages 13–17)
1st Place – Iotsienhiio Thompson Onyx
2nd Place – Kenzie Hart Starlit Drift
Juror’s Choice Awards
- Johnson John Ahtakwa Onwe
- Emily King The Kanienkeha Sewing Basket
- Caroline Richmond As My World Turns
These pieces will be on display at the Akwesasne Art Market on Saturday, July 26 at Generations Park amphitheater from 10 am to 5 pm. It is a free event and open to the public. For more information about the 2025 Juried Show and Art Market, visit www.akwesasne.travel and follow Akwesasne Travel on social media.
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