Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

Whether you are an established fan of Singletary’s work or a new admirer after?The Sleeping Beauty,?we are excited to let you know that?Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight?will be returning to the Pacific Northwest later this year, when it opens at?Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture?in Spokane, WA, on June 28, 2025. We hope that you will visit our partners –?and fellow NARM members?–?to experience Yeíl’s story for yourself. https://lnkd.in/gcd29XN8

Thank you E.J. Iannelli and Inlander for spending time with Andrea Joyce Heimer and her work. This is a wonderful piece! https://lnkd.in/gXwQUT65

“There’s more and more scientific proof that art therapy is good for your physical health. We secrete hormones when we visit a museum and these hormones are responsible for our well-being,”?explained Helene Boyer, vice president of the French Canadian medical association who was involved in the Canadian project.?? Art?outings don’t just spur us to produce different hormones. They also?spur us to experience awe. And science also shows the feeling of being in the presence of something bigger than ourselves is a potent stress buster and?all around mental health tonic. https://lnkd.in/eSSx7Bmu

Great opportunity at the Missoula Art Museum! MAM is looking for their new Executive Director. They are accepting applications through March 20. https://lnkd.in/gPb6FM2s

We are so proud this program! Thanks to our education team led by Robert W., Lindsey Newton, and Linda Strong; and the representatives on our staff who will be mentoring these talented students in the months to come. Thanks also to Dr. Adam Swinyard and the passionate people at Spokane Public Schools who have supported our vision from the beginning and have helped make this real. Here’s to our select students and to young creatives everywhere. We cannot wait to see what your future will bring to all of us.

We are deeply saddened by the recent loss of Lila Shaw?Girvin, a beloved artist and MAC supporter who contributed profoundly to the civic and cultural fabric of Spokane. Girvin passed away on January 9, 2025 at the age of 95.? Originally from Jefferson County, CO,?Girvin?moved to western Washington State in the 1950s. She studied with acclaimed Northwest painter Kenneth Callahan before making her home in Spokane in 1958. Here,?Girvin?cultivated a singular artistic voice, creating a robust body of abstract paintings informed by regional landscapes, dreams, and spiritual exploration. The artist stated,?“My paintings are images from the mind, remembrance enhanced. They are yearnings for the mysterious, the strange, the sacred.”? ? Girvin’s work is represented in several prominent Pacific Northwest permanent collections. In 2022, the MAC presented a 60-year career survey, highlighting Girvin’s intertwined artistic, domestic, and community-driven life.?“Girvin’s delicate, emotionally-attuned paintings—extensions of her rich inner world—illuminate any space they inhabit, as did the artist herself,” said Anne-Claire Mitchell, the exhibition’s curator.? ? Girvin?fearlessly advocated for regional causes in arts and culture, environmentalism, and human rights. She will be greatly missed. [Image 1]: Lila Shaw Girvin,?Mother’s Fan, c.1980—2000, oil on canvas, 49 x 37 in. Photo credit: Dean Davis.? [Image 2]: Portrait of Lila and George Girvin, 2007. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture 4165.114. Photographed by Rick Singer.? [Image 3]: Lila Girvin at home, 2023. Photo credit: Robert Girvin.? [Image 4]: Lila Shaw Girvin,?Color Washed in Light, c.1980—2000, oil on canvas, 41 x 52 in. Photo credit: Dean Davis.? [Image 5]: Lila Shaw Girvin,?Here, c. 2000—2010, oil on canvas, 41 x 51 in. Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture 4489.1.? [Image 5]: “Gift of a Moment: Lila Shaw Girvin”?(installation view), 2022. Photo credit: Dean Davis.

Thank you so much Azaria Podplesky and The Spokesman-Review for the great story! We are thrilled to have Rachel C. Allen on the team! https://lnkd.in/gdCxAJ-R

Looking for a unique holiday party venue? We offer a variety of spaces to accommodate groups of all sizes and needs, complete with catering options. Plus, your guests can explore our exhibitions during the event, making your celebration truly unforgettable! More Info >> https://lnkd.in/gFZ2Ujpb

We are excited to share, that we have an opening on our team! https://lnkd.in/gKvSg6xp

Thank you Abby Strader and Gonzaga University for visiting us and the "Joe Feddersen: Earth, Water, Sky" exhibition! https://lnkd.in/gkBBKT7y