Awards & Accolades - Full List

John and MaryBeth Timothy have been recognized nationally for their contributions to Native American art, illustration, and cultural storytelling. Their work has received numerous awards, features, and exhibition opportunities throughout the United States.

John Timothy

John’s multimedia work has been featured in magazines, art shows, and museums, often highlighting Native humor and family heritage. His accolades include:
•    2018 – Featured Artist, Oklahoma Magazine (February)
•    2018 – Featured Artist, Jacobson House Art Center – Norman, OK
•    2018 – Featured Artist, Chickasaw Visitor Center – Sulphur, OK
•    2017 – 1st Place Hand Drum, Chickasaw Nation Artesian Art Festival – Sulphur, OK
•    2017 – 3rd Place Hand Drum, Red Earth – Oklahoma City, OK
•    2016 – Feature Cover Artist, Baconian Magazine (Spring & Fall)
•    2016 – 1st Place Hand Drum, Cherokee Art Market – Tulsa, OK
•    2016 – 1st Place 2D Graphics, SEASAM – Tishomingo, OK
•    2015 – Featured Artist, Muscogee Nation Community Center Opening – OKC, OK
•    1999 – Certificate of Honor for Art & Cultural Preservation – Chickasaw Foundation

(Additional placements include multiple 1st–3rd place awards in 2D Graphics, Cultural Categories, and Hand Drum art across Oklahoma art markets and festivals.)

MaryBeth Timothy

MaryBeth’s art and illustrations celebrate wildlife, Native heritage, and storytelling. Her work has been recognized by museums, festivals, and publishing houses, including:

•    2023 - Illustrated How Rabbit Tricked the Buzzards by Arvis Boughman
•    2023 – Featured Illustrator, Green Country Children’s Book Festival
•    2023 – Bill Rabbit Legacy Award, Five Civilized Tribes Museum
•    2022 – Illustrated Cherokee Earth Dwellers by Chris Teuton & Hastings Shade
•    2020 – Illustrator for updated paperback Indian Shoes (HarperCollins)
•    2019 – 1st Place Painting, Native Fest Art Show – Cushing, OK
•    2019 – ATIM Artivist of the Year, ARTYA Awards – Manhattan, NY
•    2012 – Native Artist Delegation, Salon du Dessin et de la Peinture à l’Eau – Paris
•    2006 – Southeastern Wildlife Award, Five Civilized Tribes Museum – Muskogee, OK

MaryBeth has also earned numerous 1st–3rd place awards in painting, graphics, sculpture, and miniatures at regional and national Native art markets, including SEASAM, Cherokee Art Market, and the Trail of Tears Art Show. Her illustration work appears in award-winning books and museum exhibitions.

A Legacy of Art & Storytelling

The Timothys’ extensive list of honors reflects their dedication to celebrating Native heritage, wildlife, and storytelling through art. From gallery features to museum collections, their work continues to inspire audiences across the United States and beyond.