For the sixth year in a row, the Washington State History Museum has selected a juried exhibit of contemporary Native American art for display in one of its featured galleries. This year's exhibit is called In the Spirit: Contemporary Northwest Native Arts. I was allowed to browse the exhibit two days before its June 16 opening, on a walkthrough guided by curator Lynette Williams. "How diverse it is," Williams remarks, admiring the collection. These artists "are doing all kinds of things. Some people have gone to art school; they've done years of study. Some people are more self-taught and intuitive." As for the content,  Williams describes it as, "very traditional, very non-traditional."

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[Washington State History Museum, In the Spirit, June 16-Aug. 28, free to members, $6-$8 otherwise, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.798.5925]