• Introducing the Visual Dialogue

    A video series by the Walker Youngbird Foundation exploring Indigenous perspectives on art through artist-led conversations and studio visits—offering space for reflection, connection, and cultural exchange.

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  • Native Art Events

    A curated selection of exhibitions, talks, and gatherings celebrating contemporary Native art. Built to foster a sense of connection across nations, disciplines, and geographies.

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Our Mission

The Walker Youngbird Foundation empowers early and emerging Native American artists to innovate, preserve cultural traditions, and share their transformative stories with the world, creating lasting impact within Indian Country - and beyond.

We support Indigenous artists across disciplines through funding, visibility, and long-term investment in their creative and cultural work.

Our grants empower Native artists to preserve tradition, spark innovation, and lead projects in their communities and beyond.

The Journal is our living archive—sharing stories, interviews, and insights that center Indigenous voices and artistic leadership.

Who We Are

The Walker Youngbird Foundation supports early and emerging Native artists through direct funding, mentorship, and institutional partnerships. Founded in 2024, the foundation champions Native creativity across all media with an eye toward long-term cultural impact.

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View fullsize Behind The Scenes: Hodi’nehsi:yö’ ga’sä:de’ (“They are of the Snipe Clan”) by Hayden Haynes (Seneca) This deer antler comb, hand-carved by Walker Youngbird Foundation Núhi Grant recipient Ha
View fullsize ⏳ Four Days left! Applications for the Emerging Native Arts Grant close this Thursday. The selected artist will receive $15,000, mentorship, and a curated exhibition as part of our mission to support the next generation of Indigenous a
View fullsize A quiet moment with A Shared Horizon (Keepers of the Eastern Door, Reprise) (2024) by @marie_watt_studio, seen here installed above Brave Indian by Fritz Scholder (1990)—a recent acquisition into the Walker Youngbird Family Collection. This vi
View fullsize Our roundup of Native art exhibitions, talks, and gatherings continues—spotlighting the powerful work shaping Indigenous art today. This growing list reflects the spaces, stories, and artists advancing the field across disciplines and geograph
View fullsize In our latest journal post, Seneca artist and curator Randee Spruce reflects on the sacred role of Name-Givers in Hodi:nöhšo:nih culture—women entrusted with welcoming new life into the Longhouse through inherite
View fullsize Are you a Native artist ready to take your practice to the next level? The Emerging Native Artist Grant application is open until July 10th. This opportunity supports early-career Native artists through funding, mentorship, and visibility