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.