The In the Spirit Arts Market and Northwest Native Festival is an annual summer celebration of Native arts and culture. The festival offers a variety of activities for all ages, including art exhibitions, a fashion show, live performances, artisan vendors, interactive activities and food. This free community event is hosted collaboratively by the Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum and Museum of Glass, all offering free admission for the day.
Schedule of Events: All-Day Events — Please note that the festival takes place at three different locations.
Washington State History Museum – 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
- Free admission
- Arts Market on the plaza featuring over 30 vendors
- 19th Annual In the Spirit Contemporary Native Arts exhibition
Tacoma Art Museum – 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma
- Free admission
Museum of Glass – 1801 Dock St., Tacoma
- Free admission
- Glass art demonstration by Raven Skyriver in the Hot Shop
- Family activity — learn about Northwest formline art and make your own animal mask
- Glass Fest Northwest
