Gallery News
Three Original Bill Holm Paintings Now On View and Available to Collect
We are very proud to announce that three mid-career original acrylic paintings by renowned historian, researcher, painter, carver and respected elder Bill Holm (Non-Indigenous) are now at Stonington Gallery: Parade, Spontoon Tomahawk, and The Spanish Broadsword. Parade and Spontoon Tomahawk were featured in the Burke Museum’s 1992 exhibition of Holm‘s paintings–Indians of the Plains, Plateau and Northwest Coast: Paintings by Bill Holm–and […]
New Digital Catalog: “Pacific” Raven Skyriver
We couldn’t be more excited to send you deep beneath the sea with Raven Skyriver’s new exhibition of blown glass. “Pacific” marks some new techniques for the artist, as well as a continuing exploration of organisms on the brink of extinction through the medium of exquisitely blown glass. As always, we are amazed by the […]
Thank you for celebrating “Hib Sabin: Solo Exhibition”!
Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate the opening of our July show, “Hib Sabin: Solo Exhibition”. Hib gave a wonderful tour of the themes of the show, highlighting the philosophical and mystical underpinnings. The exhibit is up through the end of the month, so don’t miss it.
New Catalogue: The Art of Hib Sabin
You’ve asked for it, so we’ve obliged: a catalogue of all Hib Sabin’s currently-available works. This digital catalogue features his original juniper sculptures, limited edition bronzes, and collaborative works. For those who have followed his exhibitions with Stonington for years, there will be some favorite faces here, and for those who are new to the […]
Masks and Their Makers
One of the most exciting things about curating a large group exhibition is that we get to catch up with artists who live far away, or who we don’t see very often. In the run-up to the opening, we have a parade of artists bringing in their works, and it’s hard to know whether to […]
In Memoriam: Rick Bartow & George David
In Memoriam: Rick Bartow & George David It is with tears and heavy hearts that we bid goodbye to two illuminating lights in the contemporary Native art scene, Rick Bartow (1946-2016) and George David (1951-2016). The world has lost two great souls whose art and lives made this corner of the world more beautiful and meaningful. To lose […]
“Drew Michael: Heart of Our Understanding” is Now Open!
Thanks to everyone who came to the opening of Drew Michael’s first solo exhibition at the gallery, and to listen to his wonderful talk. The exhibit is up, selling quickly, and looking beautiful. Don’t miss this soulful show by an emerging star!
“Alaska Past/Present” at Musée Boulogne-sur-Mer opens this June
For years we have had the pleasure of seeing artist and curator Perry Eaton (Alutiiq) when he stops in to the gallery, often on the way to or from France. Eaton has been working closely with the Musée Boulogne-sur-Mer in France, which holds one
New Digital Catalog: Heart of Our Understanding – Drew Michael
In support of his first solo exhibition with our gallery, we are releasing this digital exhibition catalog of Drew Michael’s work. This is a young man who is extraordinarily gifted; a deep feeler and thinker, and wonderfully talented. We are proud to show his work this March, and to bring his vision to Seattle. Read […]
2015: A Year for Public Art
2015 saw the collection of quite a bit of Northwest artwork by municipal and medical institutions in our region. The gallery was honored to work with institutions such as the City of Seattle, City of Tacoma, Ballard High School Foundation, University of Washington Medicine, and Swedish Medical Center to place artwork in public spaces and […]
The Winter Season is here, and so is our 2015 Holiday catalogue
We’ve put together a winter season catalogue that serves a few functions: ideas for gifts, updates on what your favorite artists have been up to, and an overview of our gallery’s incredible represented artists. Dive in and enjoy!
Demonstration: Lisa Telford
Thank you to weaver Lisa Telford (Haida) for showing us the techniques behind her incredible baskets and high heels! It was wonderful to sit with this fun, funny, and extremely talented artist and see the incredible amount of hard work, preparation and dedication behind each plait in her weaving. Lisa’s work can be seen at […]