Tlingit
Alison Marks
Alison O. Marks (née Bremner) is a Alison Bremner (b. 1980), a Tlingit artist from Yakutat in Southeast Alaska, of the Raven moiety (Sex̱’náx̱ clan). Raised between Tlingit and non-Native worlds, her work reflects a sharply observant, often humorous engagement with the complexities of contemporary Indigenous identity, cultural continuity, and representation.
Shana Yellow Calf Featured in Pacific Northwest Indigenous Art Show at Gallery on Camano Island
Shana Yellow Calf of 10 Buffaloes Art is among other acclaimed Indigenous artists showcased at the Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park on Camano Island in March 2025. This rising art star will showcase a uniquely vibrant collection of her contemporary artwork in the "Northwest First Nations Art Show," celebrating her rich cultural background.
Zoë Urness
Zoë Marieh Urness is an acclaimed Indigenous American photographer whose heritage spans both the Tlingit nation of Alaska and the Cherokee people. Her work stands as a powerful contemporary declaration of Native American presence and cultural vitality, encapsulated in her driving message: "We are here. And, through our traditions, we are thriving."
Tlingit-Unangax̂ Artist Nicholas Galanin Wins $200K Crystal Bridges Award
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/12/19/nicholas-galanin-don-tyson-prize-crystal-bridges
Nicholas Galanin (Tlingit-Unangax̂), a multidisciplinary artist, musician, and member of the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, has been awarded the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art’s Don Tyson Prize. The biennial $200,000 award recognizes outstanding contributions to American art.
Tanis S'eiltin
Tanis S'eiltin creates artworks that explore her identity as a Tlingit (Native Alaskan) woman living in the 21st century. Combining traditional and contemporary artistic techniques, S'eiltin notes that her work "questions the misrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in Western academia, media, and in the minds of mainstream Americans."
Ashley Young
Ashley Young is a Tlingit musician based in Anchorage, Alaska. Her vocal dynamic has been described as an array of emotional expressions and effortless warmth.
Celebrating Native American Heritage Year Round: A November 2023 Review
Native Arts 360's a.i.m. is to promote Indigenous art and culture year round so we collectively expand what it means to celebrate Indigenous peoples contributions beyond the month: acknowledge and appreciate the beauty of the original peoples as they deserve to be.
Káa Sháyee
Originating from Ketchikan, Alaska, Káa Sháyee is graphic artist and a member of the Tlingit Tribe. Like many Native Americans, Káa Sháyee’s cultural identity has been heavily disrupted by colonialism. He is dedicated to piecing together his Tlingit identity through art and education.