Tidelands Reclaiming an Indigenous Waterfront
Pier 58 | Free
Tuesday June 16, 5–8 pm
Experience an evening honoring Indigenous artists in partnership with Tidelands.
Family‑friendly!About this event
We’re partnering with Tidelands to bring a curated marketplace of local vendors to Pier 58. Stay and experience a sneak peak of the upcoming Indigiqueer Festival on June 27 with live DJs and drag performances.
Proudly Partnered with Tidelands
Tidelands is a Native art gallery, production studio and boutique in downtown Seattle. Tidelands’ vision is to create a thriving, Indigenous-owned creative space that redefines the narrative of North America.
Tidelands envisions a future where Indigenous voices lead in the arts, media and cultural innovation, inspiring new generations to reclaim and celebrate their heritage. By cultivating a community of Indigenous creatives and visionaries, they seek to transofrm the cultural landscape, ensuring that Native stories are not only heard but are at the forefront of shaping our shared future.
More Details Coming Soon!
The full lineup of artists and vendors is still being finalized for this event. Sign up for our newsletter to get notified about Waterfront Park news, updates, and happenings!
Celebrate Indigenous Arts and Culture
Rooted in Friends’ Cultural Master Plan, we encourages visitors to learn more about Indigenous artists, businesses, and histories both on the waterfront and throughout Seattle.
- Tidelands Exhibit: Coast Salish Creation Stories
- Lushootseed Creation Histories brings together Coast Salish artists, language keepers, and storytellers to share the living teachings of Lushootseed through contemporary art, public dialogue, and community gathering
- Visit the exhibit now through July 22
- Indigiqueer Festival
- June 27 2-8 p.m.
- Celebrate Pride weekend with food, drag, music, and dance
- Kickin’ It Indi-City
- July 2-3 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Free community festival celebrating Indigenous culture through art, music, food, workshops and soccer
- Railroad Way South Art Exhibit
- Featuring artist Stephan Smith
- Find the exhibit at the intersection of 1st Ave S and S Charles St
Accessibility
Friends strives to ensure Waterfront Park, and our events are inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to everyone.
Waterfront Park is an outdoor space in downtown Seattle providing various amenities such as wheelchair accessible seating, shade, water stations, cooling fans, and ADA accessible restrooms.
At this event, the following resources can be checked out onsite at the Friends of Waterfront Park Info Booth:
- Courtesy wheelchair
- Sensory Kits (Includes: noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, headwraps, and other items)
- Assisted Listening Devices
For wheelchair and assisted listening devices, please request those ahead of time by emailing [email protected] at least 1 week prior to the event.
Learn more about accessibility resources at Waterfront Park.
Please fill out our visitor experience survey here with any feedback on how we can make your experience more comfortable and accessible.
























