Native Artist in Residence: Kris Waymire

Iñupiaq and Peruvian artist Kris Waymire is the Native Artist in Residence at the Sheldon Jackson Museum through September 30, 2026. Waymire works mostly in beads and textiles. During the residency they’re sewing their mother’s sealskin parka, teaching a moccasin-making workshop and giving a talk about whaling.
The residency program is sponsored by the Friends of the Sheldon Jackson Museum. Workshop and talk details are at friendsofsjm.com.