Quilter brings A-game to SEASAM

Mary Wilds examines “Storm Clouds over the Arbuckle,” one of many quilts and textiles the Chickasaw artist plans to show at the Southeastern Art Show and Market (SEASAM) scheduled Oct. 4-5 in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. Photo courtesy of Chickasaw Nation. Courtesy photo
Mary Wilds examines “Storm Clouds over the Arbuckle,” one of many quilts and textiles the Chickasaw artist plans to show at the Southeastern Art Show and Market (SEASAM) scheduled Oct. 4-5 in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. Photo courtesy of Chickasaw Nation. Courtesy photo

SULPHUR, Okla. – Mary Wilds temporarily moved a 35-inch portable weaving loom to her living room after a tornado hit the ARTesian Art Gallery. There’s a much larger one tucked away in her garage.

This is normal for an award-winning quilter, weaver and traditionalist who is preparing to welcome thousands of art lovers to the 2024 Southeastern Art Show and Market (SEASAM) Oct. 4-5 in Tishomingo.

“SEAS…