Chad “Nish” Earles, from Oklahoma City, is a visual artist, designer, and singer of traditional Caddo songs. He is a member of the Caddo Nation and President of the Caddo Culture Club - the longest-standing organization dedicated to preserving the tribe's rich culture and traditions. Chad is skilled in various art mediums, including painting, drawing, printmaking, and digital art. His work has been exhibited at numerous art markets, galleries, museums, public murals, and cultural events across the United States. For many years Chad has utilized his talents and skills to design projects and provide creative direction for non-profit organizations focused on educating and raising awareness for issues faced by Native communities in Oklahoma.
Instagram: @chadearles
Upcoming 2024 Events
- Caddo Culture Club Annual Dance – Binger, OK
- Caddo Culture Club Graduation Dance – Binger, OK
- Murrow’s Annual Dance – Gracemont, OK
- Clara Brown Dance – Binger, OK
- Mvskoke Art Market – Tulsa, OK
- Chickasaw Summer Arts Academy (Instructor)
- Kickapoo Annual Dance – McLoud, OK
- Hushtola' Art Market (WinStar World Casino and Resort) – Thackerville, OK
2023 Events
- Caddo Culture Club Annual Dance – Binger, OK
- Caddo Culture Club Graduation Dance – Binger, OK
- Caddo Culture Club Weekly Song/Dance Practices & Culture Classes – Binger, OK
- Kickapoo Annual Dance (Caddo Culture Club Dance Exhibition) – McLoud, OK
- Indigenous Peoples Day (Caddo Culture Club Dance Exhibition) at First Americans Museum – OKC
- American Indian Exposition & Parade (Caddo Culture Club Dance Exhibition) – Anadarko, OK
- McKee's Indian Store Opening Reception (Caddo Culture Club Dance & Art Exhibition) – Anadarko, OK
- Murrow’s Annual Annual Dance (Caddo Culture Club, Caddo Drum) – Gracemont, OK
- Clara Brown Dance (Caddo Culture Club, Caddo Drum) – Binger, OK
- Red Earth (Caddo Culture Club Dance Exhibition) – OKC, OK
- Human Trafficking Awareness Candlelight Vigil at FAM (Caddo Culture Club Dance Exhibition) – OKC
- FAMcamp Summer (Mural/Street Art Instructor) at First Americans Museum (FAM) – OKC
- FAMcamp Winter (Painting Art Instructor) at First Americans Museum – OKC
- FAM Winter Holiday Art Market at First Americans Museum – OKC
- FAMstore Artist at First Americans Museum – OKC
- Chickasaw Summer Art Academy (Digital Art Instructor) – Ada, OK
- Southeastern Art Show & Market (SEASAM) – Tishomingo, OK
- Hushtola' Art Market (WinStar World Casino and Resort) – Thackerville, OK
- 21st Century Art Exhibition Juror (Jacobson House) – Norman, OK
- Mvskoke Art Market – Tulsa, OK
2022 Events
- May the 4th Star Wars Day Art Exhibition at FAM – OKC
- FAM Winter Holiday Art Market – OKC
- FAMstore Artist – OKC
- Southeastern Art Show & Market (SEASAM) – Tishomingo, OK
- Tulane University NOCGS Indigenous Symposium Speaker – New Orleans, LA
- Caddo Festival at FAM (Head Singer) – OKC
- Caddo Culture Club Dance – Binger, OK
- Caddo Culture Club Graduation Dance – Binger, OK
- Clara Brown Dance – Binger, OK
- Murrow's Annual Dance – Gracemont, OK
- Kickapoo Annual Dance (Caddo Culture Club Dance Exhibition) – McLoud, OK
- Dallas Museum of Art, Late Nights Event (Caddo Culture Club Dance Exhibition) – Dallas, TX
- NSU Folk Festival (Caddo Culture Club Dance Exhibition) – Natchitoches, LA
- Caddo Conference – Natchitoches, OK
- International Festival (Caddo Culture Club Dance Exhibition)– Lawton, OK
- 2015 Louisiana State Museum art acquisition for permanent collection
- 2016 Caddo grass house build & sole apprentice to Caddo elder Phil Cross
- 2016 OKC Downtown/Bricktown underpass mural titled Earth & Sky
- 2021 The Momentary, Crystal Bridges Museum permanent glass art installation titled Above & Below
- 2022 Dallas Museum of Art, art exhibition