Chad “Nish” Earles is a visual artist, designer, lead singer of traditional Caddo songs, and President of the Caddo Culture Club. He is from Oklahoma City, OK and is a member of the Caddo Nation. Chad creates artwork using various mediums including painting, drawing, printmaking, and digital art. His work has been exhibited across the US at numerous art markets, galleries, museums, public murals, and cultural events. For many years, Chad has also designed projects and provided creative direction for non-profit organizations that focus on educating and raising awareness for issues faced in Native communities throughout Oklahoma.
Instagram: @chadearles
2022 Events
- Mvskoke Art Market – Tulsa, OK
- May the 4th Star Wars Day Art Exhibition at First Americans Museum (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 Head Singer at FAM – OKC
- Caddo Culture Club Dance – Binger, OK
- Caddo Graduation Dance – Binger, OK
- Clara Brown Dance – Binger, OK
- Murrow's Annual Dance – Gracemont, OK
- Kickapoo Annual Dance – McLoud, OK
- Dallas Museum of Art, Late Nights Event – Dallas, TX
- NSU Folk Festival – Natchitoches, LA
- Caddo Conference – Natchitoches, OK
- International Festival – Lawton, OK
- 2015 Louisiana State Museum art acquisition for permenant 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