Welcome to Tidelands
Native Art Gallery | Production Studio | Boutique
We are a Native art gallery, podcast incubator, photography studio, community gathering space and boutique.
Our vision is to create a thriving, Indigenous-owned creative space that redefines the narrative of Native America. We envision a future where Indigenous voices lead in the arts, media and cultural innovation, inspiring new generations to reclaim and celebrate their heritage. By cultivating a community of Indigenous creatives and visionaries, we seek to transform the cultural landscape, ensuring that Native stories are not only heard but are at the forefront of shaping our shared future.
This is Tidelands
Boutique
Welcome to Tidelands Boutique, where modern design meets cultural heritage. We proudly offer a curated selection of contemporary wares, art, and exclusive customized merchandise from Project 562 and
All My Relations.
In the Heart of Seattle
Located near the waterfront near Pioneer square and the Pike Place Market, we are proud to announce our grand opening of Washington's most diverse Native Art Gallery and community of native teachers, artisans and revolutionary thinkers. Join us!
Who We Are
Matika Wilbur
Matika Wilbur is a critically acclaimed social documentarian that belongs to the Swinomish and Tulalip peoples of coastal Washington. Project 562, her crowdfunded initiative to visit, engage, and photograph people from over 500 sovereign Tribal Nations in North America, is her fourth major creative venture elevating Native American identity and culture.
Matika also currently hosts the podcast All My Relations, which invites guests to delve into a different topic facing Native peoples today and explore the connections between land, creatural relatives, and one another. This podcast has been downloaded 3 million times.
In 2023, her book Project 562: Changing The Way We See Native America was published with praise from There There author Tommy Orange, was longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal, and was a New York Times Bestseller.
She has offered over 300 keynotes at such places as TED, Harvard, Yale, and Google and in November of 2023 Matika released her curriculum A Visual Learning Guide To: Transform. Indigenize. Decolonize. in partnership with The National Education Association,, and in the five short months it’s been available, it had been adopted in more than 200 classrooms.
Teo Shantz
Teo Shantz's passion for art and music began early, growing up on the road as he played percussion throughout the continental U.S. with his family's musical ensemble. This unique upbringing instilled in him a deep love for creativity in all its forms.
Teo is a partner at Southside Allstars, an Art Directors Collective and full-service prop rental, set building, and fabrication shop based in Seattle, Washington. He is also the owner and operator of arterySOUND and Clint Clark Creative, where he channels his diverse talents.
With over a decade of experience as an Art Director, Creative Director, Production Designer, builder, and professional percussionist/producer, Teo has collaborated with renowned commercial clients like Amazon, Nike, and REI. His Production Design work is featured in the Kesha and Macklemore music video for "Good Old Days," where he also recorded the percussion.
Teo has performed with a wide range of artists, from Andy Narrell to Blitz the Ambassador, and has contributed to the local music scene, working with talents such as Naomi Wachira, Pyramid, and singer-songwriter Otieno Terry. He also "did all the things" for the All My Relations podcast, showcasing his versatile skills and commitment to creative projects.
When asked about his hobbies, Teo says, "My hobbies are my work; it's all just one life. But I also love boujee coffee and cooking food for the people I love."
