Indigenous artists

A new mural now greets visitors at the main entrance of Victoria General Hospital, painted in 2025 by Coast Salish artist Sarah Jim, a member of the WSÁNEĆ Nation. The donor-funded public art piece celebrates Indigenous art in the Saanich area and is being shared and praised within local and First Nations art communities.

The Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana, held a celebration for Indigenous Peoples' Day featuring Indigenous art, cultural programming and fashion. The event, highlighted by Montana State University, showcased Native American designers and artists and offered visitors a chance to engage with Indigenous culture through exhibits and presentations.

The Madison Art Commission has showcased the Teejop Community Art Project, a public art initiative highlighting community-created works in Madison, Wisconsin. The project, whose name references the Ho-Chunk word for the Madison area, brings together local artists and residents to reflect the city's cultural identity and indigenous heritage through collaborative art on public display.

The S'edav Va'aki Museum in Phoenix is hosting a new Indigenous art installation, according to the city. The exhibition brings contemporary Native artwork to a museum built around the ancient Pueblo Grande archaeological site. City officials are promoting the installation as part of efforts to highlight Indigenous culture and heritage in the region. Details about the artists and the installation's duration have not been widely shared.

Canadian Métis artist Christi Belcourt's painting 'The Celebration', an acrylic on canvas work inspired by Métis and First Nations historical beadwork, is being shared and praised on social media. Belcourt is known for paintings that translate floral beadwork traditions into large-scale artworks, and her work continues to draw attention for celebrating Indigenous artistic heritage in Canada.

New grant funding is supporting Wabanaki artists and traditional harvest practices in Maine, helping Indigenous community members pass on skills such as basketmaking and natural harvesting. Reporting by the Portland Press Herald highlights participants describing the work as a meaningful reconnection with cultural traditions, with the money enabling both artistic practice and the intergenerational transfer of knowledge.

A new picture feature from The Guardian showcases the splendor of Native American and Indigenous poster art, framed by the phrase 'Let our voices be heard'. The collection highlights posters as a medium through which Indigenous artists express identity, activism and cultural pride, drawing attention to a visual tradition that blends political messaging with striking graphic design.

The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games logo is drawing attention for its layered design, which reportedly works on three levels at once. The emblem, developed with input from Indigenous artists, blends references to Brisbane and Queensland while doubling as imagery of athletes in motion. Design commentators are praising its versatility and cultural references as preparations for the 2032 Games continue.

A comic artist affiliated with Montana State University is sharing stories from the Blackfeet people through illustrated storytelling. The work translates Blackfeet narratives into a visual, accessible format, drawing attention to Indigenous art and oral traditions in Montana. It highlights growing interest in Native American creators bringing their communities' histories to wider audiences.

The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has opened a rare Indigenous art exhibit in Palm Springs, California. The exhibition, reported by The Desert Sun, showcases works of Indigenous art at the tribe's cultural venue in the desert resort city. It marks a notable addition to Palm Springs' cultural calendar and highlights Native American artistic traditions in the region.

The Sampson Independent reports on Native Voices, an exhibition giving visitors a look into Native American art, culture and traditions. The piece highlights the work as a way to learn about indigenous heritage through artistic expression and cultural storytelling.

Cree artist Kent Monkman has unveiled a new public art installation, 'Beaver Condominium', as part of the Lassonde Art Trail in Toronto. Readers are praising the work's humanity, satire and humour, and its challenge to grand European artistic narratives, seeing it as a significant moment for Indigenous art and storytelling in Canadian public space.

La MaMa and Spiderwoman Theater are presenting a Global Indigenous Theatre Festival in New York, bringing together Indigenous artists and productions from around the world. The programme highlights Indigenous storytelling on an international stage and continues both organisations' long histories of championing experimental and underrepresented voices in theatre.

Gresham, Oregon hosted its third Indigenous Arts Festival, celebrating Native art, culture and traditions through performances, crafts and community activities. The event, documented in a photo gallery by The Outlook, drew residents to celebrate Indigenous artists and heritage, continuing an annual tradition that has grown since its launch and highlighting the city's recognition of Indigenous communities in the region.

Artist Tomás Saraceno has opened a large-scale exhibition titled 'Ancestral Futures' in Munich, drawing attention for work connected to the Salinas Grandes salt flats and themes of climate change and nature. Art writers are encouraging anyone in Munich to see the sprawling show, which links indigenous landscapes with speculative visions of the future.

Cherokee artist Kindra Swafford is attracting an increasingly large audience for her work, according to a new profile in the Tulsa Flyer. The report highlights her rising visibility as a creator, though specific works, venues, or sales figures are not detailed.