Apridot Studios

Curated by Seattle Good Business Network

My name is April, and I am the creator of Apridot Studios! I’m an Afro-Latina illustrator with a passion for creating delightfully punny stationery. I started my small business 5 years ago, selling prints of my artwork on Etsy. I really love creating and finding new ways to change the ordinary, and making people laugh through my art is one of my favorite things.

Sweet Native Expressions

Curated by Friends of Waterfront Park

My name is Michelle Price, I am a Navajo who has been residing in the PNW 24 years now. My Navajo clanship is as follows, I am Chishi Dine’e (Chiricahua Apache clan) born for the Tsenabahi ł nii (Sleep Rock People clan). My maternal grandfather is of the To’ baazhni’azhi (The Two Who Came to the Water Clan). And my paternal grandfather is of the Tábaahá (Water’s Edge Clan), this is who I am as a Navajo woman. I am originally from the Ramah-Navajo community in New Mexico. In 2000, I moved to the PNW. Between regular employment, I dove into my Native American Arts & Crafts vending business, vending at markets, powwows, conferences and other Native American events and venues. All items are handmade by our family who consist of enrolled members of the Navajo, Tlingit, and Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribes. Our pieces reflect our tribes respectively and are unique in design and many one-of-a-kind pieces. Our items are traditional with a twist of contemporary and modern PNW influences as we use traditional techniques in beading, weaving, sewing, and lapidary to bring our pieces together.

CreNative Designz

Curated by Friends of Waterfront Park

Born and raised in Seattle, I’m a Haida formline artist and educator. Spent 15 years in education before becoming an artist/entrepreneur full-time in 2018. I do silk screen printing on apparel, art prints, public art installations, murals, custom designs and logos. My goal is to share and educate about my culture through art.

Lunaraya

Curated by Seattle Restored

Siany Wulandari, founder of Lunaraya. I’m a third-generation Indonesian soap maker, carrying on a family legacy, and a proud military spouse. At Lunaraya, our mission is simple: to elevate your everyday experience & make your day better!. We draw inspiration from both my Indonesian heritage and the vibrant Pacific Northwest culture to create handcrafted at Seattle body care and home fragrance products.

Amano Seattle

Curated by Seattle Restored

I create art & jewelry that is inspired by Mexican and Latin culture. Since my family has been here for many generations, I wasn’t raised with much awareness of my culture. As an adult I have been able to see the significance of knowing where you come from and celebrate it. Ultimately, I make things that make me happy and enjoy sharing it with others.

Nahom Artsy

Curated by Seattle Restored

Nahom, a visual artist based in Seattle, found his way there in 2010 after an extensive immigration journey from Eritrea through Sudan and South America. These diverse experiences have deeply influenced Nahom’s artistic perspective, reshaping his concept of ‘home’. His work explores the complexities of identity and emotional experiences through a range of mediums. Central to his artistic vision is a desire to capture our shared humanity, inspired by the stories and sentiments of those around him. “Through my work, I hope to evoke emotions and experiences that resonate with people from all walks of life.” By sharing his art, he hopes to cultivate empathy, understanding, and to create a space for meaningful dialogue.

a kurious life

Curated by Seattle Restored

I’m Alice Kay Lee, owner and artist of a kurious life, a microbusiness selling my pottery, art, and jewelry. I am a potter by trade, designer by training, and teacher by profession. I have degrees in Graphic Design and Interior Design and a credential in Art. High school students in California called me The Dragon Lady (aka Mrs. Lee) for nearly 10 years while I taught them art. In 2012, I thought I could juggle being an exhibiting artist with shows every other month with being a full-time educator. (I was sorely mistaken and ended up choosing the job with a pension.) My tattoos, shaved side undercut, and big smile made me stand out at my daughter’s PTA meetings when we moved to Seattle in 2017. Nowadays, you’ll find me elbows deep in clay 6 days a week, hawking my wares at markets almost every weekend, and out in Seattle soaking up the art & culture in theaters and museums.

Aguacate Colors

Curated by El Centro de la Raza

I’m Flor Moreno from Mexico, I graduated as a Business Administrator. I came to the U.S. with my husband in 2016. We now have a small family with two daughters. I like to watch movies, listen to music, podcasts, audiobooks, and hike. I started my own small business 2 years ago.

Luna's Jewelry & Accessories

Curated by El Centro de la Raza

I am a Mexican immigrant woman who, when I arrived in the state of Washington, saw the opportunity to have a business where I could bring products from my country, and thus make known the cultural diversity that exists in it. I have worked for more than eight years with artisans directly and thus show their work done mostly by hand, contributing to their family economy.

Sarah Folden (Cowlitz)

Mural Artist for Seneca St. Pop-Ups

Sarah Folden, Olympia based artist and Cowlitz tribal member, creates art inspired by her heritage and the natural world around her. After a career in tribal fisheries for the Treaty Tribes of the Pacific Northwest and her natural passion for creating, she became a self taught artist who was fortunate to study Coast Salish design from esteemed native artists Brian Perry and Peter Boome. Sarah’s work is both traditional and contemporary.

Sarah is passionate about making a cultural mark on the Northwest, honoring her ancestor’s and providing tribal representation within her community. She believes art opportunities should be accessible to everyone and works to advocate for and uplift upcoming artists.

Her public art spans the Pacific Northwest from the Columbia River to the San Juan Islands. She teaches Coast Salish art to native youth and volunteers supporting environmental and social causes. When she’s not working she can be found between Tax’oma (Mt. Rainier) and Lawe’lat’lə (Mt. Saint Helen’s) with her family, gathering inspiration from this beautiful place we call home.

Bill Pfeifer Jr. (Tlingit)

Mural Artist for Spring St. Pop-Ups

Wéidaaká Yóodóohaa (Bill Pfeifer, Jr), a proud member of the Tlingit tribe from Southeast Alaska, intricately weaves the essence of his culture into the fabric of vibrant modern urban art. Despite the geographical distance from his homeland, the spiritual tether to his roots remains unbroken, a connection that is further enriched by the Navajo heritage of his beloved wife. Together, they nurture a family where Tlingit and Navajo cultures intertwine, creating a dynamic fusion that inspires Wéidaaká Yóodóohaa’s artistic expression. Mentored in the ancient art of formline design by his father, an esteemed artist, and under the guidance of Nathan Jackson, a distinguished Tlingit master carver, Wéidaaká Yóodóohaa’s work stands as a vibrant testament to the stories, values, and beliefs of the Tlingit people. His artistic journey, further colored by the urban tapestries across the United States, and the historical landscapes of Europe, is a continuous exploration of color, form, and cultural narrative. Embracing the digital era, Wéidaaká Yóodóohaa harnesses the power of tools like Adobe Fresco, Photoshop, and Illustrator to craft designs that are both colorful and kinetic, resonating with the deep-seated tradition of formline art. His mission transcends the aesthetic; it is a call to share and celebrate the rich tapestry of indigenous cultures with a broader audience, fostering awareness and appreciation for a lineage steeped in artistic excellence and the vibrant potential of cultural fusion.