Native Voices

12/18/2025

12/16/2025

Wishing everyone a cozy winter with your favorite book!
Thank you for supporting independent publishers and Indigenous authors and illustrators.
We appreciate you!

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.

12/16/2025

Signed copy by the artist? Yes Please! Visit Water Bird Arts etsy shop to order.
Grab some stocking stuffers while visiting....stickers, jewelry, stunning one-of-a-kind art.

(this account wears a size Mankiller Mother of Pearl jewelry set ☺️)

12/16/2025

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Native News Online has launched its annual year-end fundraising campaign, a month-long effort to sustain the independent, Native-centered journalism readers rely on.

12/16/2025

12/16/2025

ᏣᏱ tsayi Copper currently in shop.

Shop: https://waterbirdarts.etsy.com
Earrings: https://waterbirdarts.etsy.com?section_id=26036278
Necklaces: https://waterbirdarts.etsy.com?section_id=26038972
Bracelets: https://waterbirdarts.etsy.com?section_id=26036634
Hair accessories: https://waterbirdarts.etsy.com?section_id=36362058

12/16/2025

The 2026 SWAIA Artist Application opens tomorrow, December 16th. This is the only application cycle offered each year and the entry point to one of the most respected Native art markets in the world. Ask any returning SWAIA artist—strong applications are built early, with care and preparation.

Before applications open, we recommend:

- Preparing clear, high-quality images of recent work
- Updating your artist statement and artwork descriptions
- Gathering your tribal enrollment documentation
- Reading through the FAQ to understand the jury process

All application details and resources are available at swaia.org/artistservices

📸 SWAIA Award-Winning Basketry Artists: Caleb Hoffman (Cherokee) and Theresa Secord (Penobscot). Photo by Kaela Waldstein.

12/16/2025

Quiet Souls is offering a special deal on these Christmas books by Gary Robinson and Jesse Hummingbird. Free Shipping! Proceeds benefit Quiet Souls Events and Education.
Contact Kim for more details!

12/12/2025

We've got our popular best-sellers heading out to make this holiday season one to remember. Find yours at your favorite bookseller.
Already have these? Share with your family and friends.
Check out the other Children picture books we at NativeVoicesBooks.com.