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Friday, November 1, 2024

River Park Square to host Elk Soup Native Arts Market this Sat. 11/2

 Elk Soup and River Park Square are inviting the community to join in a vibrant celebration of Native American culture and artistry at the Native Arts Market.  The event will take place Saturday, November 2nd from 10a-6p at River Park Square in Downtown Spokane. More than 20 participants are expected and will be set up on the ground floor of the shopping center. 

Elk Soup's Native Art Market will feature a diverse array of handcrafted works by talented Native artists, providing a unique to support and engage with Indigenous creativity. Attendees can explore various art forms, including traditional crafts, contemporary pieces, and unique gifts that reflect the rich cultural heritage of Native communities.

In addition to the art market, there will be a silent auction where guests can bid on exclusive items. Event organizer Jeff Ferguson, of Elk Soup, invites attendees to “join us to help celebrate the arts, culture and heritage our people have shared since time immemorial.” Also, as a special offer for those who purchase from any of the Art Market vendors, Indigenous Eats, located in River Park Square's food court, will be offering 10% off their menu items. (See the restaurant for details.).


Elk Soup, is a Spokane based Native led non-profit organization dedicated to empowering Native families and communities. For more information about this event and Elk Soup's initiatives, visit their website at https://www.elksoup.org