IN THE SPIRIT Northwest Native Festival

The annual IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival celebrates the diverse Native cultures of our region and is hosted collaboratively by the Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and Museum of Glass.

Enjoy shopping among and talking with artist vendors, listening to Native music, watching dynamic cultural dance, making art, exploring exhibitions, and more.

The Indigenous Fashion Show at Tacoma Art Museum is a vibrant celebration of Indigenous culture, held each year as part of the In the Spirit Festival in collaboration with the Washington State History Museum. The event showcases contemporary Indigenous fashion, featuring intricately designed garments that reflect ancestral motifs and innovative interpretations of traditional materials, and highlights the resilience and creativity of Indigenous designers.

Admission to TAM is free during the festival. Visit our Events page for this year’s date and details.

Free Community Festivals are generously supported by Tacoma Creates, ArtsFund, and our wonderful Members. In the Spirit: Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival is also made possible through the generous support of the Haub Family Endowment.