10/27/2026
🌿 Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with art, culture, and traditional ecological knowledge!
Join Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS, Bay City Arts Center, and Tillamook Pioneer Museum for three special events celebrating Indigenous artists, businesses, cultural traditions, and the enduring connections between people and place.
📅 November 6–7 | Bay City Arts Center
🎨 Artist of the Month Gallery Opening
Friday, November 6 | 5–7 PM
Meet Native American artists Kitana Connelly of Twahna Creation, Amanda Freeman of Ampkwa Images, and Leonard Harmon as you explore their work and celebrate Indigenous creativity. No registration required!
🛍️ Native American Marketplace
Saturday, November 7 | 10 AM–4 PM
Shop Native American-owned businesses and discover handmade goods, beadwork, art, food, teas, and more. Come support Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs!
🌱 Traditional Ecological Knowledge on the Oregon Coast
Saturday, November 7 | 1–3 PM
Join Molly Leno and Stephanie Craig of Rooted Ways for a special presentation exploring the lifeways of the Tillamook people and the enduring relationships between land, culture, and community resilience. Learn about Traditional Ecological Knowledge and its role in environmental stewardship.
🎟️ The gallery opening and marketplace are free and open to everyone. Registration is required for the presentation, and space is limited.
📍 Bay City Arts Center
5680 A Street, Bay City, Oregon
Learn more and register for the presentation:
🌐 https://netartsbaywebs.org/events
Come celebrate and support Native American-owned businesses and deepen your understanding of the rich cultural heritage and ecological knowledge of the Oregon Coast. We hope to see you there!
