Psychology In Seattle Art Grant Winner! (Patreon)

Nick Alan is the winner of the 2022 Psychology In Seattle $1000 Art Grant!

Nick is an LGBTQ indigenous artist who specializes in traditional Tlingit (Alaska Native) formline design.

Growing up in Alaska gave him a strong connection to the land and his Alaska Native heritage. His strong cultural roots, along with the beauty of Alaska, has influenced him greatly and are reflective of his artistry.

His main goal as an artist is to educate. As an LGBTQ indigenous artist, he’s been given a unique perspective on life and it’s a gift to be able to share that perspective with others. He also wants to keep his culture alive by passing along the knowledge that he has.

With this grant, he plans to produce classroom materials to aid elementary school teachers in building accurate and culturally-sensitive lesson plans for Native American art. Because he grew up with limited access to Tlingit art educational materials, he would like these materials to be readily available and accessible to all communities, especially lower-income Native communities.

You can find his work here!: nickalanart.com

@nickalanart