The Cherokee Cultural Pathway connects the Cherokee National Historical Museum, the Cherokee National Supreme Court Museum and the Cherokee National Prison Museum in downtown Tahlequah. The physical walkway not only improves safety and accessibility to these important sites, but it has allowed visitors to immerse themselves in an experience that showcases Native art and shines a spotlight on Cherokee talent. The beautifully landscaped path features permanent artwork and rotating large-scale art installations that highlight Cherokee culture and heritage with the creativity and unique expression of featured Cherokee artists.

The Cherokee Cultural Pathway is an award-winning pedestrian walkway and immersive outdoor art gallery located in historic downtown Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Spanning between key tribal landmarks, this landscaped pathway seamlessly blends safe pedestrian access with permanent sculptures and rotating large-scale art installations that showcase contemporary and traditional Cherokee heritage.

OUTDOOR GALLERY
The outdoor gallery transforms downtown Tahlequah with diverse creative expressions. Notable artwork along the pathway includes:

"The Spirit of Giving": A large-scale red earthenware clay sculpture by Cherokee National Treasure Jane Osti depicting the corn woman, Selu.

"Pathway – Wood Gorget": A 5-foot-tall black and stained wood sculpture created by Cherokee National Treasure David Scott.

"Blue Clan Woman": A permanent 6-foot statue by Daniel Horsechief honoring a traditional clan matriarch and promoting peaceful unity.

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT

Cherokee Nation citizen and multimedia artist Keli Gonzales is inspired by pop culture and Cherokee culture. The result is work that imaginatively interprets Cherokee identity in a unique and bold way. A new exhibit at the Cherokee Cultural Pathway features 11 large-scale reproductions demonstrating Gonzales’ distinct reflections on Cherokee identity today on display from Oct. 3, 2025, to Oct. 4, 2026.