To help staunch the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the Seattle area, the City of Seattle has requested that organizations cancel or postpone gatherings of more than 10 people. In compliance with this request, Stonington will not participate in tomorrow’s First Thursday Artwalk. Our two March exhibitions–“Where the Moonlight Meets the Water” and “Woven Together“–will be up in the gallery throughout the full month of March, and we encourage you to come view them, and to support the artists! The gallery plans to be open for normal hours–closing early at 5pm tomorrow, to prevent Art Walk crowds from coming into the space–and all possible closures will be posted on our website and on social media. We thank you for your understanding and support.
In summer 2019 Visit Seattle selected Dan Friday (Lummi) as just one of three pivotal glass artists to highlight in their online series, “State of Glass”. We were paid a visit by the All is Well crew, who were filming the short doc for Visit Seattle, and it was a ton of fun selecting works to show off. The video debuted during the Refract festival, a city-wide celebration of glass art and artists, and it came out so well!
It was a thrill to host the Git-Hoan Dancers at our 40th Anniversary, and to watch their incredible dances and songs. The Dance Group is led by David A. Boxley (Ts’msyen) and included David R. Boxley and many other talented performers. Watch their performance below, and enjoy!
Watch contemporary Haida artist Robert Davidson present at our 40th Anniversary Celebration! Thank you for joining us and sharing your work and perspective, Robert!
Watch contemporary Ts’msyen artist David R. Boxley present at our 40th Anniversary Celebration! Thank you for joining us and sharing your work and research, David!
Learn more about Boxley and his work here: https://stoningtongallery.com/artist/david-r-boxley/
David created a special limited edition print in honor of the gallery and our anniversary titled Huk Dzap. Learn more about the print and its meaning here: https://stoningtongallery.com/artwork/huk-dzap-the-artist-limited-edition-print/
Watch contemporary Haida artist Isabel Rorick present at our 40th Anniversary Celebration! Thank you for joining us and sharing your work and practice, Isabel!
Learn more about Rorick and her work here: https://stoningtongallery.com/artist/isabel-rorick/
Watch contemporary Puyallup artist Qwalsius Shaun Peterson present at our 40th Anniversary Celebration! Thank you for joining us and sharing your work and research, Shaun!
Learn more about Peterson and his work: https://stoningtongallery.com/artist/shaun-peterson/
Watch contemporary Tlingit artist Alison Bremner present at our 40th Anniversary Celebration! Thank you for joining us and sharing your work and research, Alison!
In December 2019 our gallery hit a major milestone: our 40th anniversary! Founded in 1979 by Nancy Taylor Stonington, our staff has worked with hundreds of artists and thousands of clients, helping promulgate a wider and deeper appreciation for the history, peoples, art and traditions, living cultures, and environment of the Pacific Northwest Coast.
On December 8th, we gathered at 101 South Jackson for a series of special events: remarks by David R Boxley, Qwalsius Shaun Peterson, Isabel Rorick, Alison Bremner, and Robert Davidson, and a performance by the Git-Hoan Dance Group led by David A. Boxley. Thank you to everyone who spoke and performed, volunteered and worked, photographed and videotaped, and attended. This celebration was a gift from us to you, to thank you for 40 years of support and camaraderie.
Take a look at some of the special moments from the day. (All photos by Ashley Genevieve for Stonington Gallery.) Video of all the presentations and the Git-Hoan Dancers are at the bottom of this page.
Robert Davidson speaks.Co-Director Nancy Davenport lights a candle in memory of Marvin Oliver.Qwalsius Shaun Peterson presents on his mentors.The Git-Hoan Dancers after a fantastic performance.Git-Hoan Dance Group performing.Git-Hoan Dance Group performing.David A. Boxley and David R. Boxley.Git-Hoan Dance Group performing.Git-Hoan Dance Group performing.Steve Rorick, Isabel Rorick, Robin Rorick, Robert Davidson, Kandi McGilton, David R. Boxley, Shaun Peterson and Co-Director Rebecca Blanchard.David R. Boxley with Bill Holm.
On Sunday, November 10th our neighborhood will play host to the MLS Cup, and the Sounders will compete for glory! The staff has decided not to try and compete with the 70,000 fans who will descend on Pioneer Square and take the day to stay home and root for the team. Go Sounders! See you on Monday.
