# IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival

Native artists, performers and designers fill Tacoma's museum district for a day, with free admission to the History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum and Museum of Glass.

Canonical URL: https://tacomairl.com/events/in-the-spirit-festival-2026/
Section: events
Area: Downtown
Published: 2026-10-12
Last fact check: 2026-10-12
Event status: Ended
Start date: 2026-08-08
Start time: 10:00
End time: 17:00
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Venue: Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum and Museum of Glass
Address: 1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402, US
Price: Free, including museum admission
Age policy: Not confirmed
Reservations: Not confirmed
Venue details: https://tacomairl.com/places/tam/

## Why go

It's the best day of the year to see and buy work by contemporary Native artists from around the Northwest, and all three museums are free that day.

## What happens

An artisan market, live performances (11am to 4pm at the History Museum in 2026), a fashion show, art exhibitions, activities and food. Tacoma Art Museum also held a panel with artist Epiphany Couch at 2pm.

## Good to know

2026 was the 21st year. The three museums host it together, with support from the City of Tacoma and the Tacoma Arts Commission. Glass Fest Northwest at the Museum of Glass falls on the same day, so you can do both.

**Next year:** a Saturday in early August. Check the History Museum or Tacoma Art Museum calendars.

## Sources

- [Olympia Arts: 21st annual IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival](https://olyarts.org/event/21st-annual-in-the-spirit-arts-market-northwest-native-festival/)
- [Tacoma Art Museum: In The Spirit art panel, Aug. 8](https://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/?p=40515)
- [Weekly Volcano: Tacoma's summer festival season (June 11, 2026)](https://weekly-volcano.com/?p=5033)