- A. All exhibits shall be the work of a Native American exhibitor of a federally-recognized tribe or pueblo.
- B. Any authentic Native American item may be entered by an exhibitor. No item shall be accepted from a deceased artist or a live artist who is unable to reproduce the work. The owner or exhibitor shall have the rightful name and address of the maker for entry into the competition.
- C. Articles entered in the Native American arts competition may be for sale.
- D. Pottery must be traditionally Native American-made and fired, unless otherwise stated in class description. Paint-decorated pottery shall be painted before firing.
- E. Silver jewelry shall be composed solely of sterling silver. All silver jewelry shall be handmade by a Native American silversmith. No items made from German silver (nickel) shall be accepted. Turquoise items shall be labeled as to natural, stabilized, or treated.
- F. Gold jewelry shall be 10k or finer (no gold-plating or gold-filled accepted, except in chains when used as an accessory; this must be stated on ticket). All articles shall be hand-made by a Native American artist.
- G. Artwork shall be framed and wired for hanging. Only originals shall be accepted.
- H. Articles made from illegal materials such as eagle feathers or claws shall not be accepted.
- I. All Native American garments, hand-woven wool, cotton or rayon shall have been made within the past year.
[4.3.4.11 NMAC - Rp, 4 NMAC 3.4.11, 3/31/2005]