Savannah LeCornu is a self-taught artist from Ketchikan Alaska. She is Tsimshian, Haida, Nez Perce and Nimiipuu. She works in formline and plateau art styles and strives to create accessible art that celebrates her tribes, her family and indigenous peoples
Jason LaClair, a lifelong resident of Whatcom County, draws from his Lummi and Nooksack heritage to create art that resonates deeply with Indigenous traditions and modern aesthetics.
In the liminal space between reverb-drenched chords and ancestral memory lies the music of Black Belt Eagle Scout. Here, Katherine "KP" Paul, of Swinomish, weaves sonic tapestries that blur the boundaries between personal narrative and ancient heritage. Her latest offering, The Land, The Water, The Sky, emerges not merely as a collection of songs but as a cartography of homecoming—each note mapping the sacred geography of return.
In the serene landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, where cedar forests meet the shimmering waters of Puget Sound, Kevin "Wa lee hub" Paul stands as a monumental figure in contemporary Coast Salish artistic expression. Born in 1960 and having spent his entire life within the embrace of the Swinomish community, Paul represents the living embodiment of cultural preservation through artistic practice —a journey that began shortly after his graduation from La Conner High School in 1979 and subsequent studies at Skagit Valley College.
In the verdant landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, a profound artistic lineage finds fresh expression through the hands of Nakesha and Nakiya Edwards. The identical twins, members of the Swinomish Tribe, represent an emerging generation in the rich continuum of Coast Salish aesthetic tradition.
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.

New Partnership Brings Unprecedented Opportunities for Native Filmmakers

A groundbreaking collaboration has emerged in the film industry as Studio of the Americas, led by two veteran Native creative professionals, joins forces with Tyler Perry Studios and the Georgia Film Academy. This partnership creates a unique pathway for Native American students and filmmakers to receive specialized education and practical production experience in television and film.

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Nicholas Galanin (Tlingit)

A new restaurant bar, the Frybread Lounge, opened in August 2024, the first and only Indigenous-owned restaurant in upscale Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona...The new restaurant is headed up by Darryl Montana, O'odham, who has 15 years of top-shelf food service experience