SeaTac City Hall Gallery
Now through 8/2/2012
This exhibit developed by Highline Historical Society curator Nancy Salguero McKay and UW museology student Nathan Herbaly highlights the history of the beautiful garden that has captured the spirit of Highline’s Japanese community.
This exhibit is available for viewing at SeaTac City Hall, located at 4800 S 188th Street in SeaTac. Open 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday.
Auburn City Hall Gallery
Now through 5/31/2012
As a lifelong resident of the State of Washington, artist Cal Capener’s oil paintings focus primarily on landscapes of the Pacific Northwest and his travels abroad, as well as portraits, florals, animals and western scenes. City Hall Gallery is located at 25 W Main Street in Auburn. It is open Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM, with extended hours until 9 PM on Wednesday. For more information visit www.auburnwa.gov/arts.
White River Valley Museum
Now through 7/29/2012
Rails to Sails is an exhibit of historic photographs (1860 to 1980) that tell the story of how railroads have shaped our region’s economy. This story begins in the era of steam locomotives, sailing ships and human brawn, and ends with current day scenes of giant cranes and container ships.
Sponsored by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation and the National Railway Historical Society. Curated by Gary Tarbox and the Pacific Northwest Railway Archive.
The White River Valley Museum is located at 918 H Street SE in Auburn. For more information visit http://wrvmuseum.org
Maple Valley Creative Arts Center
5/18 – 6/26/2012
Since receiving her first camera as a child, Barbara Retelle has been interested in taking photos. For many years, photos were taken to record memories of outdoor activities, but over time she became interested in the way light plays on things and she took her first photography classes in high school. Over the last decade, she has exhibited in a number of local shows and galleries, and been published in local newspapers and newsletters. Some of her photos have been used in educational slideshows shown in elementary schools. Now she takes photos not only to capture moments in time, but that also to tell stories and share feelings. The Maple Valley Creative Arts Center is located at 23220 Maple Valley Highway SE, Suite 15, in Maple Valley. Opening night reception Friday, May 18, 7 PM. More information at www.maplevalleyarts.com
Greater Kent Historical Society
Now through 7/31/2012
This exhibit remembers the Century 21 Seattle World’s Fair. It features a collection of memorabilia, souvenirs and artwork from opening day. Also has furnishings and furniture from the 1960s. The Kent Historical Museum is located in historic Bereiter House, 855 E Smith Street in Kent. For more information visit kenthistoricalmuseum.org/
Normandy Park Arts Commission
4/1 – 5/31/2012
The Normandy Park Arts Commission is hosting an exhibit of works from the Eilers Family Art Collection. The exhibit includes paintings of ancestor Emma Eilers (1870-1951), a New York-based artist whose still-lifes, portraits, and landscapes played with both realism and impressionism. Eilers co-founded the National Association of Women Artists (NAWA), the oldest active professional women’s art group in the country. (At left – Seated Girl with Red Hair, circa 1910)
The show also includes the works of outdoor photographer Ed Firmage, Jr., who has been a featured artist in Yellowstone National Park and is a photographer in residence at Zion National Park Lodge.
The exhibit is located in Normandy Park City Hall, 801 SW 174th Street, Normandy Park. The public is invited to an exhibit reception on Thursday, April 26, 6-9 PM. RSVP your attendance at 206-248-8248 or artscomm@ci.normandy-park.wa.us.
Sukha Healing Arts Center
4/6-30/2012
Des Moines artist (and member of the Des Moines Arts Commission) Kristy Dunn will be displaying her work at Sukha Healing Arts Center, 22021 7th Avenue S, Des Moines, through the month of April. Painting pictured here will be raffled at $5 per ticket — tickets will be available the entire month and drawing will be held at the end of April. All proceeds benefit Des Moines Food Bank. Artist’s reception will be held April 6, 7-9 PM. For more information call 206-605-9771.
Renton History Museum
Now through 5/26/2012
For an exhibit about Renton High School’s centennial in 2011, the Museum worked with current students to get their take on high school life. Now Renton High students return again to reinterpret Renton history from their perspective. In autumn 2011 Honors English students spent a week at the museum, studying our collection of historic photos and objects. Two by Two: Students Reinterpret Renton History will exhibit their unique perspective on our collection, as well as their own personal collections.
The Renton History Museum is located at 235 Mill Avenue S and is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM. Suggested donation $3/adults, $1/children. Free admission days are the first Wednesday and third Saturday of every month.
