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Paige Pettibon

is a Tacoma, Washington-based multidisciplinary artist of Black, Salish, and white descent. Her artistic practice represents her diverse background and amplifies the voices of people in her community. Her mediums include acrylic, charcoal, and jewelry, and she is currently developing her oil-painting skills. Pettibon’s parents fostered her exposure to art, and she attributes her success to her community and family. Before COVID-19, she dedicated her time to mentoring and sharing her knowledge with youth and families. The pandemic prompted her transition to creating online content and Zoom presentations for her community.
Black and white portrait of Paige Pettibon
Photo by Taylor Jones
Interview with Paige Pettibon [19:57 min]

The National Museum of the American Indian thanks the Frye Museum and the yəhaw̓ Indigenous Creatives Collective for their research assistance.

This project received support from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative.

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