Awards and Recognition
Below you will find a glimpse into the wonderous past of awards received by Jules Thornton-Brison of WaterSpider Creations. She has actively received awards for the better part of ten years within the Native Art Community.
Copper Sunset
Black turkey feathers and natural turkey feathers, hemp, leather, sinew
2nd place Cherokee National Holiday Art Show 2015
Traditions
Natural turkey feathers, hemp, sinew, leather
Honorable mention Cherokee National Holiday 2016
Water Is Life
Wool and acrylic yarn
2nd place Cherokee National Holiday Art Show 2017
2nd Place Cushing Native Fest 2017
Stomp It Out
Cotton fabric, acrylic yarn
2nd Place Cushing Native Art Show 2018
New Beginnings Are Coming
Goose feather cape, cotton trade shirt, puckertoe moccasins, flat reed market basket, fingerwoven belt, trade beads, wool wrap skirt
Bill Rabbit Legacy Award Cherokee Homecoming Art Show 2019
Judges Choice Cherokee Homecoming Art Show 2019
**Piece is owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses**
MMIW Honoring Our Cherokee Sister
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Black goose feather cape, glass beads, wool wrap skirt, embroidery
3rd Place Cushing Native Fest 2019
Daughter of Two Worlds
Wool, satin and silk ribbon, white glass beads, tartan, cotton trade shirt, wool match coat
2nd Place Cherokee National Holiday Art Show
The Sacrament
White goose feathers, white sinew, and deer hide
Judges Choice Award 2021 Artesian Art Show
Medicine In The Woods II
Turkey feathers, elk hide, cotton fabric, trade silver, match coat, white beads
1st Place Art Under the Oaks Five Civilized Tribes Museum
A Daughter of Two Worlds. Final Completion
Wool, satin and silk ribbon, white glass beads, tartan, cotton trade shirt, wool match coat
Honorable mention Trail of tears art show 2021, diverse