Our mission is to provide educational, social and economic opportunities for Native Americans through artistic development.

Founded by artist James Lavadour (Walla Walla) and a group of supporters in 1992, Crow's Shadow Institute is a non-profit art facility designed to bring technology, instruction and cultural exchange to artists on the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Eastern Oregon. The Institute houses a large printmaking studio, computer graphics lab and photography darkroom as well as an extensive library, private studio space and administrative offices.

Within the Native American community, art is a fundamental economic resource. Through a wide spectrum of services, Crow's Shadow provides Native artists with both educational and professional opportunities to utilize art as a vehicle for economic development. The Institute provides marketing expertise, contacts with art professionals and institutions, as well as access to grants to support special projects.

Recent Events

Nov 16-18, 2007 - "Monothon" featuring several renowned artists who be creating monotype prints for sale to the public to raise money for the organization's 2008 exhibit in New Zealand. More..