Part of Handwork 2026

Co-Curator Robin Little Wing Sigo (Suquamish/Duwamish) partners with BIMA to present a survey of Indigenous (Native American and First Nations) craft artists, working in traditional and contemporary forms. Media will include fiber/textiles, wood carving, ceramics, glass, and jewelry art. Wearables will include both ceremonial regalia and fashion items.

More than twenty artists who have lived and worked in the Salish Sea region are featured, including Larry (Ulaaq) Ahvakana, Peg Deam, Joe Feddersen, Denita and Joey Holmes, Barbara Lawrence, Betty Pasco, Preston Singletary, and Jennifer Angaiak Wood.

Sigo is the Suquamish Foundation Director and co-creator of SaltFire, a nonprofit based in the strength of Indigenous joy, rest, and whimsy. She has advised and assisted BIMA with previous Indigenous exhibitions and programs, and is on BIMA’s Advisory Council. Indigenous Craft is the fourth major Indigenous exhibition BIMA has produced since opening in 2013.

Header image: Barbara Lawrence (Suquamish/Duwamish), Cedar Hat, 2024, Red cedar, yellow cedar trim, black dyed yellow cedar, abalone ribbon, leather bead, BIMA Permanent Collection, Gift of Greg Robinson, Photo by Laura Zander.