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. If you are not on the roster, apply here.
Must be 16 years of age or older
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Artists are required to pay themselves as part of their project budget. We recommend paying yourself at least 20% for design time, then more for time spent fabricating the work and installing it. Please don’t forget to set aside additional funds for taxes, and travel if applicable.
These are small budgets, intended to support short-term or performative experimental projects, please scale your proposal appropriately. If you would like help budgeting or brainstorming project ideas please contact us.
New or existing work is welcome. Installations should feel site-specific or responsive to the land in the way they are displayed.
Performance artworks are welcome, but they should result in some kind of physical object or trace on the land that lasts longer than the performance itself.
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 to art from weather exposure, or harm caused by people and animals. 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. This outdoor kiosk has a 12 x 18” viewing window, and locking door. The set budget for using the Forest Gallery space is $1,500.
Half of the awarded project funds will be paid when a contract is signed, the final half of funds will be paid after the project is installed.
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Complete the short application form linked above. We are currently accepting proposals for the 2026 calendar year, March-November, and will work with artists to determine their preferred installation timing. 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. Our staff team reviews proposals, and we hope to fund as many projects as our budget allows, with a goal of 4 per season.
Community Space for Indigenous Artists
FREE for Native + BIPOC Groups
Maker Space
Our land encompasses 1.5 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 for BIPOC and Native groups whose values align with ours.
Questions?
Contact Ash Frantz
at ash@indigenouscreatives.org or
(253) 336-6477 with any questions.
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BIPOC and Native groups whose values align with ours.
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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
The roster is open to Indigenous people with ancestral ties to Turtle Island (also known as North America), which includes the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Island Nations of Hawai’i, Boriken/Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands; documented Freedman descendants of recognized tribes are also welcome
Artists living in Washington and Oregon are eligible
Must be 16 years of age or older
Up to one grant per person per year
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Complete the short application form linked above. We accept applications on a rolling basis, with quarterly reviews at the end of February, May, August, and November, and notifications sent early the following month, with grants processed soon after. If you need funds more urgently please contact us to let us know your circumstances.
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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.
Why are grants $499 instead of $500? We have to send 1099 tax paperwork to anyone we pay $600 or more in one year. New roster artists receive a $100 one-time stipend, and with an additional $499 mini-grant, that total take home pay of $599 is below the IRS reporting threshold - which means less paperwork for you, and for us.
How many grants will you fund altogether? This program is funded by the interest we earn on our savings account. That means the number of grants available will fluctuate based on the financial health of our economy and the available cash flow of our organization, allowing us to scale this program sustainably. Our goal is to fund 5-10 mini-grants a quarter.
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.
I’ve applied, what if I’m not funded? If we run out of funding and are not able to meet all grant requests, we will automatically roll your application over to be reconsidered the next quarter. We’ll start fresh each calendar year, but you can reapply.
I’ve received a grant, can I get another? One person can receive up to one grant per year. Past funded or unfunded applicants are welcome to reapply each year. Artists who have not yet received a mini-grant from us will be prioritized.
