Crow's Shadow Institute of the Arts (CSIA) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1992 with a mission to support Native American artists and communities. CSIA was envisioned by artists, Phillip Cash Cash (Cayuse and Nez Perce), and James Lavadour (Walla Walla) as a place where Indigenous voices in the arts could flourish. Today, CSIA’s vision continues to inspire a world elevated by Indigenous creativity, providing an essential space for artistic and cultural growth.

Over the past three decades, CSIA has evolved from a small initiative into a nationally recognized studio known for advancing Native voices in contemporary fine art printmaking. Its reputation as a leading printmaking center attracts artists from across the United States and beyond, fostering collaborations that place Indigenous perspectives at the forefront of contemporary art. CSIA’s Traditional Arts program is equally integral to its mission, preserving and promoting Indigenous practices such as beadwork, basketry, and garment-making. Through these programs, CSIA sustains a legacy of deep cultural knowledge, offering artists a unique space to explore both ancestral techniques and contemporary expressions.

CSIA’s commitment to Native perspectives in fine art has established it as an influential presence within the broader arts community, where tradition and innovation converge. This commitment, born from the vision of its founders and nurtured by decades of community support, ensures that Indigenous creativity remains a vibrant, relevant, and evolving cultural force.

Featured Artists: Natalie Ball, Marwin Begaye, Corwin Clairmont, Demian DinéYazhi´, John Federov, John Hitchcock, Alx Kujana, James Lavadour, Brenda Mallory, Ryan Pierce, Ralph Pugay, Wendy Red Star, Sara Siestreem, Fox Spears, and Dyani White Hawk.