Stonington Gallery

Lecture: Hib Sabin

December 4th, 2010 Hib Sabin: Exhibit Talk Saturday, 2 pm Hib Sabin’s December exhibition, The Storyteller, will be a tribute to the rich history of storytelling among all peoples, primarily of the Pacific Northwest Coast cultures. Sabin will discuss the significance of storytelling and share his favorite tales in his animated and eloquent way.

Lecture: Robert Davidson – The Massett Pole Raising

December 9th, 2010 Robert Davidson Lecture The Massett Pole Raising Thursday, December 9th, 7 pm Stonington Gallery is honored to present a lecture by renowned artist Robert Davidson who will share the experience from the historic day in August 1969 when his totem pole was the first to be raised on Massett, Haida Gwaii in […]

Performance: Gene Tagaban – Storytelling and Songs

November 17th, 2010 Gene Tagaban Lecture   Storytelling and Songs 7 pm – Gene Tagaban, noted Northwest Coast storyteller and musician, will share his love for stories and song. Tagaban recently opened The Urban Longhouse in Bellingham, WA and will also discuss his dreams for this space.  

Stonington Sundays: Marvin Oliver

November 14th, 2010 Marvin Oliver: Exhibit Talk 2 pm Marvin Oliver, whose lectures are always a memorable experience, will speak on the development of his work, including the art featured in his November exhibition at Stonington.

Stonington Sundays: Qwalsius – Shaun Peterson Lecture

October 24th, 2010 Shaun Peterson: Lecture Shaun Peterson (Puyallup) will share an artists perspective on the change in attitudes on why Coast Salish art has come to the forefront in recent years. This lecture will include historical images and follow through to contemporary works including his own as well as select contemporaries. It will also […]

Stonington Sundays: Joan Tenenbaum

October 10th, 2010 Joan Tenenbaum:  Lecture and Slide Show “Pivotal Moments: Change as Inspiration.” Joan will recount the events that triggered major course changes in her life path and show how her life and work evolved as a result.  The presentation will be accompanied by hundreds of visual images of the places she has lived […]

Stonington Sundays: Katie Bunn-Marcuse – Northwest Coast Silver Bracelets, Reflections of Culture

August 29, 2010 Katie Bunn-Marcuse: Northwest Coast Silver Bracelets, Reflections of Culture

Lecture Series: Bill Holm on Headgear

July 28th, 2010 Bill Holm Exhibit Lecture 7pm—“Headgear” by Bill Holm.   Select photos from the event:

Demonstration: Weaving

October 11, 2009 Weaving Demonstration Many of the artists participating in the October 2009 Weaving Exhibition will demonstrate the traditional processes of basket weaving, blanket weaving, and spinning wool.

Stonington Sundays: Paul Owen Lewis

September 20, 2009    Paul Owen Lewis: Gallery Talk Acclaimed award winning author and illustrator, Paul Owen Lewis, will share how he came to create Storm Boy and Frog Girl, two popular Northwest Coast themed children’s books, and will discuss the imporant influence his friend and mentor Bill Holm has had on his work.