BIG CYPRESS, FL – The Seminole Tribe of Floridas Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will participate in Miami Art Week, showcasing a special pop-up exhibit at the Seminole Okalee Indian Village & Venue in Hollywood, Florida on Saturday, December 2. The exhibit marks a milestone for the museum as it debuts at Art Basel for the first time, presenting the exhibit “EeLitchKo” under the category of cultural institutions. Art enthusiasts holding a 2023 Art Basel VIP pass can access this exhibit for free, featuring the latest works from Seminole artists like Samuel Tommie’s dynamic acrylics and Durante Blais-Billie’s intricate natural fiber art. “EeLitchKo” offers a unique chance to engage with Indigenous Floridian artists and their creations. For further details, visit the museum’s website at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum Pop-up.
In addition to the Art Basel participation, the museum will host two holiday markets. The first, the Hollywood Holiday Marketplace, will take place on Saturday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Seminole Park, located at the Seminole Okalee Indian Village. Following this, the third annual Big Cypress Holiday Market is scheduled for Friday, December 8, and Saturday, December 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Museum Festival Grounds. These markets will feature a wide array of Native arts, crafts, clothing, and jewelry for sale, along with Seminole food vendors.
Admission to both the holiday markets and the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum will be free, offering a perfect opportunity to experience and purchase authentic Seminole creations.