Carly Treece.
Carly Treece (she/her) is a Citizen of the Mvskoke Nation and of Cherokee ancestry, residing on the Mvskoke Nation. She is a multidisciplinary artist, curator, and jewelry maker whose work centers on abstract paintings created with oil and cold wax, exploring the emotional and spiritual connection she shares with the land in Indian Territory. Her jewelry-making is inspired by the natural world and her cultural heritage, incorporating materials such as animal parts, seeds, shells, copper, and silver, blending traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics to create modern, wearable art. Treece’s artistic practice serves a deeper purpose by advocating for land and body sovereignty, using her artwork to promote these issues within Indigenous communities and inspire dialogue. In addition to her art, she has curated exhibits in Tulsa and Santa Fe that amplify Indigenous voices, particularly women’s voices, in the art world. As the president and founder of the Four Mothers Collective in Tulsa, Treece works to address systemic barriers and enhance representation for BIPOC women, girls, and Two-Spirit individuals in the arts. Her work has been featured in FX's Reservation Dogs, recognized by the Indian Health Care Resource Center, and showcased in national and international art exhibits and markets. Treece has also spoken on panels and given presentations about her art and advocacy efforts.
Exhibitions, Performances + Curatorial Projects
2025
The Land Between Us April – August 2025
Group Exhibition, Artist | Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, Lloyd Kiva Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
SWAIA (Southwestern Association for Indian Arts) Native American Fashion Week: Sovereign Santa Fe’s “Fabulously Especial” Interactive Exhibit
May 2025 Group Exhibition, Artist | Santa Fe Community Convention Center, Santa Fe, NM
Mayfest Invitational Gallery May 2025
Group Exhibition, Artist | 101 Archer Gallery, Tulsa, OK
Land + Promise March 2025
Group Exhibition, Artist | Wyld Gallery, Austin, TX
MVSKOKVLKE: Culture, Connection, Continuous, Contemporary
January 2025 – 2026 Public Art Display, Artist & Curator | Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa, OK
Ephemeral Echoes January 2025
Group Exhibition, Artist | Modella Art Gallery, Stillwater, OK
2024
Entangled December 2024
Group Exhibition, Artist & Co-Curator | Revolt X Tvlse, Santa Fe, NM
Sacred Duties November 2024
Group Exhibition, Curator & Artist | Circle Cinema Gallery, Tulsa, OK
Ripple in Traditions Presented by Four Mothers Collective November 2024 Group Exhibition, Co-curator & Artist | Positive Space Gallery, Tulsa, OK
Revolt X Tvlse Grand Opening October 2024 Group Exhibition
Artist & Co-Curator | Revolt X Tvlse, Santa Fe, NM
Keepers of the Land August 16–18, 2024
Group Exhibition, Guest Curator & Artist | Sovereign Santa Fe, La Fonda on the Plaza, Santa Fe, NM
Mayfest Invitational Gallery May 2024
Group Exhibition, Artist | 101 Archer Gallery, Tulsa, OK
Solo Showcase January – February 2024
Solo Exhibition, Artist | Frank and Lola’s, Bartlesville, OK
2023
Survived By___: Presented by Four Mothers Collective October 2023 Group Exhibition, Curator & Artist | Positive Space Gallery, Tulsa, OK
Kārikīōrangi (Walking the Turquoise Road) September 2023
Group Exhibition, Artist | Toi Matarau Gallery, Ōtaki, New Zealand
Keepers of the Land August 2023
Group Exhibition, Curator & Artist | Sovereign Santa Fe with Farahnheight Fine Art, Santa Fe, NM
Work of Sovereignty:13 Counties March 2023
Group Exhibition, Co-Curator & Lead Artist | 101 Archer Gallery, Tulsa, OK
2022
Solo Exhibit 2022
Solo Exhibition, Artist | Lot 6, Tulsa, OK
Tulsa Creates Together 2022 Group Public Art Installation, Artist | Living Arts Tulsa, Tulsa, OK
2016 Tulsa Overground Film & Music Festival Oklahoma Short Films Program | Fly Loft, Tulsa, OK
2010-2014 Ms. Center of the Universe Theatrical Performance | Nightingale Theater, Tulsa, OK
2013 Red Hot Tails from Outer Space Theatrical Performance | Nightingale Theater, Tulsa, OK
2009 Cult Classic Cinema Art Show Group Exhibition | Circle Cinema Gallery, Tulsa, OK
Recharge Charity Art Exhibit Group charity exhibition, Live painting auction| Sustainable Tulsa, Tulsa, OK
Tulsa Women’s Collective Art Exhibit Group exhibition | Circle Cinema, Tulsa, OK
Nude Art Show 4 Juried group exhibition| Tulsa, OK
2008 Nude Art Show 3 Juried group exhibition| Tulsa, OK
2007 Recharge Charity Art Exhibit Group charity exhibition, Live painting auction| Sustainable Tulsa, Tulsa, OK
Other Experience
Mayfest May 2025 Juried Artist | Downtown Tulsa, OK
Mvskoke Art Market April 2025 Juried Artist | River Spirit Casino, Tulsa, OK
ArtWraps Public Art Initiative-Downtown Tulsa Parnership | Commissioned Vinyl Wrap Artist | Deco District. Tulsa, OK
Verified News Network (VNN) Listening and Learning Tour May 2025 Co-host/community facilitator | Burning Cedar Sovereign Wellness, Tulsa, OK
Mvskoke Etvlwv Festival Artist November 2024 Featured Artist | Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, D.C.
Cherokee Art Market October 2024 & 2023 Juried Artist | Hard Rock Casino, Tulsa, OK
Tulsa Native American Day Poster Artist October 2024 Greater Tulsa Indian Affairs Commission, Tulsa, OK
Oral History Assistant September 2024 Ocmulgee Mounds Oral History Project | Macon, GA
Summer Artist in Residence June – August 2024 Artist in Residence | Price Gallery, Tulsa, OK
Mayfest May 2024 & 2025 Juried Artist | Downtown Tulsa, OK
Mvskoke Art Market April 2024 & 2025 Juried Artist | River Spirit Casino, Tulsa, OK
Indian Health Care Resource Center Featured Artist March 2024 Dance of the Two Moons, Tulsa, OK
Sharing a Blanket Under the Harvest Moon September 2023 Artwork featured in Reservation Dogs, Season 3, Episode 7 “Wahoo” | FX
Community | Advocacy | Leadership
Four Mothers Collective – Founder & President (2021–Present)
Muscogee Arts Council – Member (2024-Present)
Muscogee Nation Council House Workshop Facilitator (2024-Present)
Ocmulgee Mounds Oral History Project – Assistant (2024)
Tea & Block Print Make-and-Take Facilitator (2024)
Women in the Arts: Creative Placemaking Panelist at Philbrook Museum (2024)
Spark Summit – Tulsa Creative Engine Panelist (2023)
Metriarch Lady Charts Women’s Health Symposium – Presenter (2023)
Presentation: Body Sovereignty Through an Indigenous Lens (2023)
Muscogee Nation Conservation Youth Art Workshop Facilitator (2023)
Work of Sovereignty Panel: Representing Sovereignty (2023)
Oklahoma Center for Humanities Public Fellow (2022–2023)
Southeastern Indian Arts Association – Member (2022–Present)
Northeastern Indigenous Safety and Education (NOISE) – Member (2021–Present)
Rock the Native Vote – Volunteer (2021–Present)
Tulsa Pride – Volunteer (2022)
Take Control Initiative – Volunteer (2022)
Tulsa SPCA – Volunteer (2018–2022)
Member of Matriarch (2017–2019)
First Americans Museum – Volunteer (2021)
Tulsa Girls Art School – Volunteer (2016–2018)
Iron Gate – Volunteer (2016–2018)
TCC Native American Student Alliance – Member (2014–2015)
Awards & Grants
2025
Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition’s Community/Artist Partnership Grant
Thriving Women Grant – Seventh Generation Fund
Permanent & Corporate Collections
LaFonda Hotel Collection -Santa Fe, NM
Muscogee (Creek) Nation – Muscogee Reservation, OK
Indian Health Care Resource Center – Tulsa, OK
Tiger Natural Gas -Tulsa, OK