Tidelands exhibition of Native creatives in fine art, media and storytelling - a must to go and see

 

If you are going to Seattle this is a must to go to. Dear Relatives,   With immense gratitude and excitement, I’m inviting you to the grand opening of Tidelands, a 6,000 square foot gallery in the heart of downtown Seattle dedicated to Native creatives in fine art, media, and storytelling. Opening this gallery is truly a dream come true for me. It’s a milestone I’ve been working toward my entire career. As a Native woman from the Swinomish and Tulalip Tribes, having this space means everything to me. It’s a place where our voices, stories, and art can be celebrated, and to have it in downtown Seattle, a city with such rich Indigenous roots, feels like a powerful step forward for representation. I’d be honored if you would join us for this momentous occasion on Saturday, September 21st, from 5-8pm at 55 University Street, just a block away from the waterfront and Ferris wheel.     What to Expect: Inaugural Exhibition: We’re launching Tidelands with Project 562—a labor of love that I’ve dedicated years of my life to. This exhibition features over 80 new works documenting Native American cultures from over 500 Tribal Nations. Bringing this to a Native-owned space in Seattle feels like coming full circle. Evening Highlights: ·       Blessings from various canoe families ·       Cultural presentations by Project 562 participants ·       A special book reading and signing ·       Light refreshments served Why This Matters: Tidelands is more than just a gallery; it’s a groundbreaking space for Indigenous creativity and representation in a city where our voices are often underrepresented. It will be a hub for fostering conversations, sparking creativity, and empowering Native artists and storytellers. I’m so grateful to share this journey with my partner and creative director, Teo Shantz, who has been instrumental in making this vision a reality. RSVP & Perks: Please RSVP at ThisIsTidelands.com — the first 300 to RSVP will receive a free drink ticket! Thank you for being part of this milestone. Your support means the world to us, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you. With deep gratitude, Matika Wilbur ++++

 

From The Publisher: “The culmination of this decade-long art and storytelling endeavor, Project 562 is a peerless, sweeping, and moving love letter to Indigenous Americans...."

 

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