FIFA World Cup 2026 Poster

I had the honor of participating in the Seattle Host City Poster Contest, which launched in August 2024 in preparation for an exciting major event coming to our city. The contest was an inclusive and community-driven initiative, with outreach conducted in five languages—English, Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and Somali—to ensure broad accessibility and engagement.

Initially, the contest required a finalized poster design for submission. However, after feedback from the local arts community, the organizers thoughtfully opened up the opportunity to allow artists to submit either a final design or a portfolio of past work along with a concept statement. This adjustment encouraged even more diverse creative voices to participate, resulting in over 200 registrations and 42 completed submissions.

Out of all the talented artists who applied, I was incredibly proud to be selected as one of the top four finalists. Although I wasn’t the final winner, being recognized among the top submissions—especially for such a major city-wide event—was deeply meaningful. It was inspiring to be part of a finalist group that included two members of Native American Tribes and artists from four different cities across Washington.

This experience affirmed my passion for design and reminded me of the power of art to bring communities together. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to contribute my vision to this landmark moment for Seattle.

You can read more about the contest through this link: https://www.seattlefwc26.org/host-city-poster-contest
Videos behind the designs from all the finalists are coming soon as well! 

What inspired you? 

"What inspired me to make this piece was having a deep and direct connection with what makes Washington state so unique. I am a member of the Snoqualmie tribe, one of the many tribes here in Washington state who have been here since time immemorial. I wanted to create something that included the uniqueness of tribal communities in Washington state and also show the importance of our natural resources we are proud of and strive to protect as native peoples. I wanted to evoke a feeling of pride and unity through my design by using a traditional coast Salish form line salmon illustration as a subject. I created a soccer ball made up of salmon who are all combined together within the confines of a circle symbolizing unity. Many salmon linked together to create a soccer ball symbolizing how there are going to be many individuals coming together from far and wide to make this event possible. In the background I included a tree lined landscape to show the viewer of the poster that we are from Washington which is the Evergreen State. I wanted to spark interest and conversation through my design. It’s not everyday that there is a poster that includes native art especially for an event as big as this and I wanted to represent the culture of the people like me who call this place home. "

"I live in beautiful Skagit county currently and attended school at Western Washington University. I graduated in 2023 with a bachelors degree in design and minored in American Indian studies. I am a freelance indigenous designer. I am known for my Coast Salish formline style as well as my other contemporary designs. I also have started my own small business selling handmade gifts that are inspired by my cultural heritage. I am a proud Snoqualmie tribal member and love creating art work that not only represents my people but also tells a story. Story telling is a key part in our culture and I also love creating designs that illustrate connections that we have to our lands here in Washington state. I am a designer who strives to be the best representation as I can be and use my voice and skill through my art to support native communities. When it comes to the salmon I illustrated it comes from the cultural importance they hold in our community as native peoples. Salmon are our life, a traditional food we depend on and a big part of what brings people to Washington State."

Stay tuned! I have got word from FIFA of Seattle that my work will be possibly  featured in different forms of applications around the city! (Banners, Murals, Window decals, etc!)

In the meantime follow @fwcseattle on Instagram!