OLYMPIA – The Evergreen State College invites the public to explore The Art of Salish Peoples, an inspiring exhibition showcasing contemporary works from Coast and Interior Salish artists. The exhibit is open and will run through January 10, 2025, at the Evergreen Gallery in Evans Hall (Room 2204).
This unique collection features artists from Squaxin Island, Chehalis, Puyallup, Skokomish, Jamestown S'Klallam, Nisqually, Lower Elwha Klallam, Lummi, Port Gamble S'Klallam, Tulalip, Suquamish, Quinault and Colville Tribes. The exhibit is inspired by and includes several works by Ed Archie NoiseCat, a celebrated artist of Secwepemc and Stitlimx First Nations heritage. NoiseCat is completing the Boldt at 50 story pole at the House of Welcome carving studio on Evergreen’s Olympia campus.
Evergreen and the House of Welcome are located on the ancestral lands of the Squaxin Island Tribe, at the southern tip of the Salish Sea. This exhibit celebrates the deep artistic and cultural traditions of the Salish peoples while offering a contemporary perspective on their heritage and storytelling.
Gallery hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The gallery is closed on Tuesdays and Sundays.
For more information, visit Evergreen's Gallery website.