Black River Cultural Arts Center holds grand opening | Photos

The center was created as a safe space to shed more light on the arts and cultures of the region’s Native American community.

By Bailey Josie • March 18, 2024 4:20 pm

From noon to 5 p.m. March 14, the Black River Cultural Arts Center had its grand opening in Renton, complete with Raven Clan Singers, art and merchandise for sale by local artist Tommy Segundo of CreNative Designz, who owns and operates the new cultural arts space.

Segundo, who describes himself as an “Urban Native,” is enrolled as Kaigani Haida and Katzie and Filipino, and his “Indopino” (Indigenous and Filipino) background inspires his traditional and contemporary Northwest Coastal Formline Art. Segundo’s art can be found throughout King County, from murals to public installations to T-shirts to Renton’s own school district. Segundo designed Renton High School’s new logo, and also created the design for Sartori Elementary School’s raven mascot.

Designed as a place to exhibit art, attend cultural classes or hold meetings for a business or nonprofit organization, the Black River Cultural Arts Center is located in the commercial space attached to the Renton City Center Parking Garage at 204 Logan Avenue South.

The center was created as a safe space to shed more light on the arts and cultures of the region’s Native American community. For information on upcoming events and for information on using the space, visit blackriverarts.org.