Contemporary & Traditional Indigenous Art

Edna Jackson is a Tlingit artist whose work encompasses handmade paper sculpture, collage, installation, and fiber arts. Drawing inspiration from Northwest Coast Indigenous design traditions, basketry, weaving techniques, and natural materials, she creates sculptural forms that investigate cultural identity, transformation, and the relationship between traditional and contemporary artistic practices.

Storme Webber is a Two-Spirit Sugpiaq/Alutiiq, Black, and Choctaw poet, interdisciplinary artist, curator, educator, and performer based in Seattle, Washington. Her cross-disciplinary practice brings together poetry, performance, archival photographs, audio, altar installation, text-based work, and collaboration to explore lineage, gender, race, sexuality, memory, spirit, survivance, and decolonization. Her work is often rooted in blues and jazz traditions, including experimental vocal performance and a cappella singing.

Asia Tail is a Cherokee artist, curator, and community organizer based in Seattle, Washington. A citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, Tail was born and raised on Coast Salish territories and is an active member of the Pacific Northwest’s Urban Native community.

Marvin Oliver (1946–2019) was a Seattle-based artist of Quinault Indian Nation and Isleta Pueblo heritage, widely recognized as a leading figure in contemporary Native American art. Working across cedar, bronze, glass, steel, and print media, Oliver developed a distinctive visual language grounded in Northwest Coast formline design while expanding its possibilities through modern materials and interdisciplinary practice.

Hailing from the proud Lummi Nation, DJ BIG REZ has dedicated his life to mastering the art of music and uplifting communities through his rhythmic talents. Known not just for his skill behind the decks, but also for his deep commitment to the Northwest music scene, BIG REZ’s journey is a compelling tale of passion, dedication, and cultural pride.