May 16 Thursday
The textile-based works in Soft Power are declarations: potent expressions of care, rebuke, resistance, and resilience. These soft manifestations of cultural heritage - the natural, tangible, and intangible- amplify personal narrative and social criticism through process and materiality. Visitors are encouraged to join in the creation of a large-scale collaborative soft artwork within the gallery.
In 1936, the University of Washington men’s rowing team did the unthinkable: despite injuries and illness, they defeated British, German, and Italian crews and brought home a gold medal at the Berlin Olympics. In celebration of the film The Boys in the Boat, directed by George Clooney, MOHAI is proud to display a selection of rare artifacts and photographs related to the 1936 champion crew which offer a look into the rich history of rowing in Seattle.
On view at Seattle’s Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) November 24, 2023-June 2, 2024, Pulling Together explores how the sport of rowing has united the city around the shared values of teamwork and inclusion and connected us to the world beyond.
The opening day festivities on November 24 including a panel discussion with former UW Olympic rowing medalists, screenings of the critically acclaimed American Experience documentary film, The Boys of '36, courtesy of KCTS 9, and a special Pop-Up-Shop at the MOHAI Mercantile featuring a wide-range of rowing-themed merchandise.
Nordic Utopia? African Americans in the 20th Century illuminates the untold story of African American visual and performing artists, such as Doug Crutchfield, Herb Gentry, Dexter Gordon, William Henry Johnson, Howard Smith, and Walter Williams, who sought new possibilities, inspiration, and environments in the Nordic countries as an alternative to Paris. This exhibition is the first comprehensive examination of this topic.
LeMay – America’s Car Museum is proud to announce Shinka: An Immersive Japanese Automobile Exhibit, opening to the public on March 16, 2024. This one-of-a-kind exploration of Japan’s automotive heritage will offer visitors unparalleled access to some of the most iconic and important vehicles to come out of Japan. The display will feature everything from classic models that laid the foundation of the Japanese automotive identity, to legends of the ’90s and their modern-day successors, providing Museum guests the opportunity to witness their distinct engineering and aesthetics up close. Join us in celebrating Japanese car culture during our year-long display that will showcase both JDM and US market vehicles from a variety of manufacturers. New cars will be rotated into the exhibit throughout the year, so plan to visit frequently!
"Mere Mortals"
Please join Childhood’s End Gallery for Springs Arts Walk and the opening of our latest exhibition “Mere Mortals” and a bonus special feature of Louise Rae Williams.
“Mere Mortals" is a group figurative exhibition, featuring a diverse body of contemporary figurative and portrait work by Northwest artists. The grouping features sculpture by Simon Kogan, ceramic work by Shari Bray, and a dynamic array of painting by Lynette Charters, Jennifer Lauer, Livia Lynne Miller, Carla Paine, and Amy Scherer.
“Mere Mortals" is accompanied by a posthumous exhibition of Louise Rae Williams, marking the 20th anniversary of her passing and celebrating the surreal and fantastical career of Louise’s artistry.
4/26 - 6/9Reception: 4/26 : 5-9pm ArtsWalk 4/27 : 12-7pm | with piano by Ann Finn 1-3pm
Join Chief Curator Leslie Anderson for a tour of the special exhibition Nordic Utopia? African Americans in the 20th Century!
Nordic Utopia? African Americans in the 20th Century illuminates the untold story of African-American visual and performing artists, who sought new possibilities, inspiration, and environments in the Nordic countries.
Seventeen artists working in a variety of media are now exhibiting fresh work in Showcase 2024, Northwind Art's updated program. Glasswork, oil paintings, block prints, stone mosaics, fabric maché, etchings and more share the light-filled gallery space in downtown Port Townsend. These makers include Craig Britton of Friday Harbor, Diane Walker, Kate Dwyer and Shelley Jaye of Port Townsend, Dennis Rogers of Bainbridge Island, Kelli MacConnell of Chimacum, and Egor Shokoladov of Port Angeles.
"Lush Language" celebrates four emerging artists and their work ablaze with color and symbolism. Pastelist Isabel Elena Pérez, who lives in a converted Seattle metro bus in Quilcene; Tininha Silva, a Brazilian fiber artist who lives in Port Townsend; Becca Fuhrman, a painter in Seattle, and Claire Ragland, a printmaker and ceramicist in Port Townsend, bring their work together in this show.
Lady Washington is offering public sails and dockside tours throughout the Puget Sound.
SEATTLE April 29-May 13; KIRKLAND May 13-20; TACOMA May 20-July 1 and July 8-15; OLYMPIA July 1-8 and August 26-September 9; PORT ORCHARD July 15-22, August 19-26, and September 9-16; EVERETT July 22-29; ANACORTES July 29-August 12; LANGLEY August 12-19; and PORT LUDLOW September 16-29.
Offering 2-Hour Sails Thursdays-Sundays 1-3pm & 3:30-5:30pm (including weekly history, brunch, and happy hour sails), 4-Hour Sails Wednesdays 1-5pm, Transit Passages between ports on Mondays, Private Charters, School Field Trips, and FREE Dockside Tours Wednesdays-Saturdays 6-8pm.*
*precise times and days are subject to change, see website for up-to-date offerings
The legendary Jerry Miller is playing every Wed. Night at the Golden West in Tacoma. From 7 to 11 pm. Great blues, jazz, and Rock n rollNo charge!