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Lisa Rutherford

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Lisa Rutherford BeadworkI am a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, a member of the Cherokee Artists Association and I live on my family’s ranch near Tahlequah, Oklahoma. My passion is traditional pottery and 18th century clothing and beadwork. I have been making traditional pottery since 2005. I dig my own clay, clean and process it, build my pottery by hand coiling, and fire in a wood fire. I also do southeast appliqué Cherokee beadwork, using materials that were authentic as possible to the late 1700s-early 1800s.

My heroes are those who have worked tirelessly to preserve and revive lost art forms and those who were brave and persistent enough to open the doors for the rest of us. They are the teachers, scholars, artists, writers, historians and warriors who have shared their knowledge with us and inspired a passion for the arts. My heroes are those who are smart enough to realize that battles are fought at many levels in many different ways.

Tribal Affiliation: Cherokee Nation




Lisa Rutherford’s Art Gallery

Contact Form

Whether you’re interested in placing a custom order, commissioning a piece of art, or just want to let the artist know how much you love their work — this form’s for you.

Awards & Honors

  • Best of Division, Cultural Items, Eiteljorg Indian Market 2013
  • First Place, Cultural Items/Accessories, Eiteljorg Indian Market 2013
  • Best of Division, Pottery, Eiteljorg Indian Market 2013
  • First Place, Pottery, Eiteljorg Indian Market 2013
  • First Place, Beadwork, Cherokee Art Market 2009, Cherokee, NC
  • Honorable Mention, Traditional Pottery, Cherokee Homecoming Art Show 2009, Tahlequah, OK
  • Judges Choice, Traditional Pottery, Cherokee Homecoming Show 200, Tahlequah, OK
  • Judges Choice, Traditional Pottery, Cherokee Holiday Art Show 2009, Tahlequah, OK
  • First Place, Traditional Pottery, Southeast Tribes Cultural Arts Celebration 2009, Cherokee, NC
  • Second Place, Beadwork, Southeast Tribes Cultural Arts Celebration 2009, Cherokee, NC
  • Third Place, Traditional Pottery, Red Earth Festival 2009, Oklahoma City, OK
  • Third Place, Cultural Utilitarian, Red Earth Festival 2009, Oklahoma City, OK
  • Second Place, Traditional Pottery, Cherokee Art Market 2008, Catoosa, OK
  • Second Place, Traditional Pottery, Southeast Tribes Festival 2008, Cherokee, NC
  • Honorable Mention, Pottery & Beadwork, Cherokee Homecoming Show 2008, Tahlequah, OK
  • Second Place, Traditional Pottery, Cherokee Holiday Art Market 2008, Tahlequah, OK
  • First Place, Beadwork, Cherokee Art Market 2008, Cherokee, NC
  • Honorable Mention, Traditional Pottery, Eiteljorg Indian Market 2008, Indianapolis, IN
  • Second Place, Traditional Pottery, Red Earth Festival 2008, Oklahoma City, OK
  • Second Place, Traditional Pottery & Beadwork, Five Civilized Tribes Museum/Art Under the Oaks 2008
  • Second Place, Traditional Pottery, Southeast Tribes Cultural Arts Celebration 2007, Cherokee, NC
  • Third Place, Traditional Pottery, Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market 2006, Indianapolis, IN
  • First Place & Honorable Mention, Traditional Pottery, Cherokee Homecoming Art Show 2005, Tahlequah, Oklahoma