ABOUT THE ARTIST

Our current artist in residence is Owen Oliver (Quinault / Isleta Pueblo). Owen comes from the people of the Lower Columbia River, Salish Sea, and Southwest Pueblos of Isleta. He has a bachelor’s in American Indian Studies from the University of Washington and is currently pursuing a MFA in Creative Writing from the Institute of American Indian Arts. Owen has been drawn to writing as an outlet for creative expression since high school. But now, is strengthening his craft as a process of understanding and sharing landscape-learned knowledge of the Pacific Northwest through lyrical essays, poetry, and urban design. He recently published the Indigenous Walking tour of UW.

During his residency, Owen will present a site-responsive project where he will compose a hybrid essay that amplifies the yəhaw̓ land through the lens of Salish and Chinook knowledge systems, wellness practices, language, and historical context. This piece will explore the beginnings of this unique urban landscape and envision what kinship with the land can mean in the modern context of Seattle.

Please join us for Owen’s public presentation
Friday, September 20th, 2024 from 6-8pm.
yəhaw̓ Indigenous Creatives Collective
9674 51st Ave S, Seattle, Wa 98118

Our Creative Residency program and presentation from 2023-2025 was funded in part by the National Endowment of the Arts, and in compliance with Section 504 and the ADA, all are welcome to attend. This event will take place in our backyard, which is ADA accessible, with an ADA accessible restroom and ramp into our facility. Please contact our staff at info@yehawshow.com for any accessibility needs or additional requests.