In the Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market and Festival

Whether you’re an art connoisseur or just looking for a fun family outing, here’s a great event to check out this weekend.

There will be a Native arts market on Saturday and Sunday featuring a variety of artisans, dancers, musicians, and storytellers from local tribes.

On Saturday, the festival will host a Collector’s Seminar: Understanding Northwest Native Arts facilitated by Tina Kuckkahn, director of the Longhouse Education and Cultural Center at The Evergreen State College.  The seminar will feature Northwest Native artists and a collector of historic Native art. 

Want to know the value of your piece of Native American art?  Following the Collector’s Seminar, Jack Curtright will be offering historic tribal art appraisals.

Details
Northwest Native Arts Market and Festival
June 28, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
June 29, 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Washington State History Museum
1911 Pacific Avenue

Outdoor festival activities are FREE to the public

Collector’s Seminar: Understanding Northwest Native Arts
June 28, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tickets advance tickets are $35 for museum members and $40 for non-members, or $45 at the door.

Art Appraisals
June 28, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Appraisals are on a first come, first served basis and $5 per item

For more information and a full schedule visit WashingtonHistory.