A Call for Artists to design, create and construct the following required items that will accompany the 2025 Pottawatomi Gathering’s Royalty—Miss Pottawatomi and Wshkabéwes. 

The Miss Pottawatomi will require a fully beaded crown, and the Wshkabéwes will require a turban. Specifications and information required are listed below. 

Gun Lake Tribal Citizens will be given primary preference in the selection process; however, we will be collecting all bids from all interested artists during this Call to ensure ample time is given to complete these items. Please submit your bid of interest for both and/or either commission to Lakota.Hobia@glt-nsn.gov and James.Day@glt-nsn.gov. Both of us can be reached by phone at 269.397.1780. 

View the full RFP here.