12/16/2025
📣Upcoming opportunities for Indigenous artists!
Emerging Native Arts Grant
💡 The Walker Youngbird Foundation’s Emerging Native Arts Grant supports early-career Native artists in completing a proposed project that bridges tradition and innovation. Recipients receive $15,000 in funding, mentorship from our team and Advisory Council, and the opportunity to present their work through a curated showcase that build visibility and connect them with curators, collectors, and arts leaders.
📅 Apply by January 9, 2026
👉🏽Learn more: https://walkeryoungbird.org/emerging-native-arts
Native Artist Fellows
💡 The Indian Arts Research Center (IARC) offers three non-residential fellowships each year to support the creative development of both established and emerging Native American artists.
📅 Apply by January 15, 2026
👉🏽Learn more: https://sarweb.org/iarc/native-american-artist-fellowships/
: Community Engagement Lead
💡yəhaw̓ Indigenous Creatives Collective is searching for a Community Engagement Lead to facilitate access to our community spaces in Rainier Beach, and represent our organization during our programs and at partner events. Schedule: 20 hours per week.
📅 Deadline to Apply: January 16, 2026
💵 Salary: $52,000 a year
🌎Seattle, WA
👉🏽Learn more: https://yehawshow.com/staff-apply
New gallery
💡John Smith is opening Skokomish Art Gallery at his farm, and is open by appointment.
👉🏽Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/p/Tadelct-Salish-Artist-100075951730351/
ID: Indigenous Artist Opportunities.
