INDIGENOUS NORTHWEST BIENNIAL

SEPTEMBER 4 – October 25, 2026 | A.N. BUSH GALLERY

Opening Reception: Friday, September 4, from 5:30–7:30 p.m.; welcome and artist introductions at 6:00 p.m.

Curatorial statement

Indigenous Northwest showcases notable Indigenous artists from the region who are creating traditional and contemporary artwork. This exhibition demonstrates the immense depth of talent emanating from local Native communities, which are often overlooked. Indigenous Northwest celebrates the contributions of Native artists who carry ancestral knowledge and traditions forward while challenging viewers to expand their perceptions of what Indigenous art can be through various mediums and materials.

It is an honor to collaborate with Salem Art Association and bring Indigenous Northwest to life. The Pacific Northwest has a deep pool of Indigenous creatives who are living and working in the region. Indigenous Northwest is an opportunity to share some of the amazing art coming out of the local Native community. Artists range from traditional weavers and beadworkers to painters, performers, photographers, and assemblage.