Woodland Indian Art Show Returns to Oneida
The 19th annual event at the Oneida Casino Hotel brought about 40 artists together under the theme "Art is Medicine."
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Native American
The 19th annual Woodland Indian Art Show and Market took place Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, at the Oneida Casino Hotel. Around 40 artists participated in the event, hosted by Woodland Indian Art (WIA), Inc.
Why it matters
The show aims to expand awareness and appreciation of Woodland Indian art and culture, which the event promotes from tribes across eastern parts of the United States. For Wisconsin readers, the event showcases art and culture rooted in the state's Oneida community.
The 19th annual show drew around 40 artists across a two-day run from November 7 to 8, 2026. Attendance and market sales figures were not reported.
The players
Woodland Indian Art (WIA), Inc.
A nonprofit organization that hosts the annual Woodland Indian Art Show and Market and invites artists from across the country to participate.
Rae Skenandore
An artist whose work, including the piece "Weaving Resistance," was showcased at this year's event.
The details
Artists were invited by WIA, Inc., which draws participants from across the country. Rae Skenandore showcased a piece titled "Weaving Resistance," which depicts the emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle species, alongside education sessions and markets promoting Woodland Indian art.
Timeline
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Show and market opened at Oneida Casino Hotel.
Sunday, November 8, 2026: Show and market concluded at Oneida Casino Hotel.
Culture Shift
The 19th annual Woodland Indian Art Show and Market continues a nearly two-decade run of annual events showcasing art from tribes east of the Mississippi River. This year's "Art is Medicine" theme extends that tradition by linking artistic practice to healing and environmental awareness.
Wisconsin residents and visitors near Oneida can attend the show and market at the Oneida Casino Hotel to view and purchase Woodland Indian art. The event offers education and market access to art and culture from tribes across the eastern United States.
The takeaway
Attending events like this one is a direct way to learn about Woodland Indian art and the traditions behind it. Readers interested in the work can seek out artists' pieces at community markets and exhibitions.
Further reading
For more on tribal traditions across the region, explore Native American coverage on Wisconsin Wisevoter.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WFRV-TV Channel 5.
