Water Sounds Gala 2026

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Welcome to the 2026 Water Sounds Gala
Hosted by the Squaxin Island Museum Library and Research Center, the Water Sounds Gala is our signature art auction and cultural celebration September 19th at the Little Creek Event Center. Join us as we uplift Indigenous artists, honor the teachings of the water, and support the preservation of Squaxin Island heritage.

Explore artwork inspired by the land and waters of the Salish Sea, connect with the community, and support the vital work of the Squaxin Island Museum Library and Research Center.

Together, we make sure our stories, songs, and spirits endure.

Register now! If you would like to sponsor please contact our development officer at jgrover@squaxin.us.

About Us

The Squaxin Island Museum Library and Research Center (MLRC) is the cultural heartbeat of the Squaxin Island Tribe. As caretakers of our people’s history, art, language, and traditions, we provide a home for intergenerational learning and cultural revitalization.

The Water Sounds Gala is a celebration of this mission—raising funds and awareness through the arts. Your participation supports exhibitions, educational programs, community events, and the ongoing stewardship of tribal artifacts and knowledge.

To learn more about the MLRC, visit squaxinislandmuseum.org.

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