Investing in our Indigenous Artists through
Creative Sovereignty + Support
EngageWe offer radically inclusive opportunities for artists of all ages and artforms to receive both creative and financial support. This includes exhibitions, residencies, grants, publications, markets, and more.
Most of our opportunities are on a rolling quarterly review timeline for applications and submissions. Learn more and explore our opportunities below.
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Visibility + Support + Connection
for Indigenous Artists
Join the Roster
Join an inclusive roster of Indigenous creatives of all ages and art forms based in the Pacific Northwest. Artists accepted into the roster will be considered for paid art opportunities through Indigenous Creatives Collective, Friends of Waterfront Park, as well as other partner organizations. The goal of this roster is to reduce the application burden on Indigenous artists, and amplify visibility for their work regionally and beyond.
Questions?
Contact Ash Frantz
at ash@indigenouscreatives.org or
(253) 336-6477 with any questions.
Artist Benefits
$100 one-time stipend for all accepted artists
A public profile on our online roster webpage
Early access to professional development resources and workshops
Automatic consideration for invitational opportunities, including public art projects
Connection to a community of local artists
Exhibitions + Installations + Performances
by Indigenous Artists
Exhibit x Perform
Current Opportunities
Outdoor Art InstallationsCome create with us on the land! Indigenous Creatives Collective is seeking temporary outdoor art installations for our 2 acre South Seattle site for the 2026 calendar year. Artists from our roster are invited to submit proposals and request funding for projects at a minimum of $1,500 up to $5,000.
Questions?
Contact Asia Tail at
info@indigenouscreatives.org or
(253) 336-6477 with any questions.
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Open to artists on our Indigenous Creatives Roster.
Must be 16 years of age or older
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Artists are required to pay themselves as part of their project budget.
Installations should feel site-specific or responsive to the land.
Artists are responsible for delivering and installing their own work, as well as deinstallation. Artworks should be up on site for no more than 3 months.
Outdoor space comes with inherent risk. Please consider the potential for damage, loss, or theft of artwork when planning your proposal.
Artists hoping to display a 2D piece can apply to use our Forest Gallery.
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We accept applications on a rolling basis, with quarterly reviews at the end of February, May, August, and November, with notifications sent early the following month.
Community Space for Indigenous Artists
FREE for Native + BIPOC Groups
Maker Space
Our land encompasses two acres of wooded land, with natural features like pavilions, a firecircle, Mapes Creek and a greenhouse. Our brick and mortar, a 1,270-square-foot home on the property can support events, workshops and exhibitions.
We’re excited to share that our space is available for community use and is FREE.
If you're interested in utilizing our space for your next gathering or workshop, please email us for more information at ash@indigenouscreatives.org
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BIPOC-led and serving groups are encouraged to use the space.
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We’ve had groups hold anything from artist gatherings, book clubs, mutual aid events, workshops and educational events, to meetings and co-working space for art-making… Feel free to reach out to us to see if our space would support your vision.
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Our home is a space for community, so there may be others working in the vicinity for your gathering.
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Our site is a drug and alcohol free space.
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Cozy living room with couch, kitchen, indoor restroom, and a conference room two tables with available seating for about 12 people.
Note: Indoor Fireplace is in need of repair and cannot be used.
Upstairs rooms can be utilized if needed, one is a designated drying room for plant processing, the other is a flex workspace & in-progress nursing room for families.
A tea kettle, coffee maker, dishes, and utensils are available in the kitchen for community use. Filtered water is in the fridge.
Wifi, air purifiers, air conditioners, space heater, or other items in the house are available for community use.
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Accommodates 40-50 people with chairs, tables, and heaters available, with our newly installed ADA accessible composting toilet.
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We have an ADA-accessible ramp into the house and Wheelchair Accessible Composting Toilet adjacent to the house. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to info@yehawshow.com for additional accessibility requests.
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Street parking available, with close proximity to the 107 and 106 buses, and about a 20 minute walk from the Rainier Beach light rail stop.
Mini Grants
Car broke down, kids need school supplies, or just got an exhibition invitation but don’t have funds to make new work? Artists on the Indigenous Creatives Roster can apply for small grants of $499 during times of personal emergency or unforeseen opportunity. Awardees will be selected through a random lottery process.
Questions?
Contact Asia Tail at
info@indigenouscreatives.org or
(253) 336-6477 with any questions.
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Open to artists on our Indigenous Creatives Roster.
Must be 16 years of age or older
Up to one grant per person per year.
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We accept applications on a rolling basis, with quarterly reviews at the end of February, May, August, and November, with grants sent early the following month. If you need funds more urgently please contact us.
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What counts as an emergency or unforeseen opportunity? We leave that up to artists to define, and trust that you need the funds you are applying for. We ask for a short description in the application so we can better understand and shape our programs to meet community needs, but what you write does not impact whether you will receive a grant or not - grantees are selected via lottery.
What if I’m not on the Indigenous Creatives Roster? You can apply for the roster and this mini-grant program at the same time, we will review submissions for both programs together. Please submit your roster application first.
