A Living Practice: Coast Salish Art Now - Auburn, WA

A Living Practice: Coast Salish Art Now is curated by Sam Obrovac, Muckleshoot,  Danielle Morsette, Suquamish, and Olivia Bean Johnston, Snoqualmie. We are seeking Coast Salish artists, cultural practitioners, and craftspeople to participate in an exhibition at the Postmark Center for the Arts and the White River Valley Museum in Auburn, Washington. The exhibit will feature modern Coast Salish work along with historic pieces. A Living Practice: Coast Salish Art Now will explore the traditional practices that ground contemporary indigenous art and life, while highlighting the resurgence of Coast Salish culture.

A Living Practice: Coast Salish Art Now is curated by Sam Obrovac, Muckleshoot,  Danielle Morsette, Suquamish, and Olivia Bean Johnston, Snoqualmie. We are seeking Coast Salish artists, cultural practitioners, and craftspeople to participate in an exhibition at the Postmark Center for the Arts and the White River Valley Museum in Auburn, Washington. The exhibit will feature modern Coast Salish work along with historic pieces. A Living Practice: Coast Salish Art Now will explore the traditional practices that ground contemporary indigenous art and life, while highlighting the resurgence of Coast Salish culture.

Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled members, affiliated with, or able to show proof of descent from a Coast Salish tribe within Washington State. Eligible applicants from all arts disciplines and indigenous cultural practices are encouraged to apply. Submissions are encouraged to reflect Coast Salish style, design, or cultural practice. Coast Salish creatives from all disciplines are welcome to apply.

Deadline Extended: Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 10:59 p.m. PST

Application Requirements:

• 1-10 Artwork samples, which should include only completed artworks that are available for display in the exhibition January 26 - July 7, 2025, and can be delivered in-person
• Proof of eligibility

Optional:

• A brief artist statement/biography about the artist or their art practice (one paragraph max please)
• Programming Interest: If selected, would you be interested in offering community engagement programming or arts education workshops to the community related to your work in the exhibition? You would be compensated for your time so do so. If yes, in what media or format?

Applicants must be enrolled members, affiliated with, or able to show proof of descent from a Coast Salish tribe within Washington State. Eligible applicants from all arts disciplines and indigenous cultural practices are encouraged to apply. Submissions are encouraged to reflect Coast Salish style, design, or cultural practice. Coast Salish creatives from all disciplines are welcome to apply.