Visual Arts & Programming that spark Reflection, Discovery, Inspiration & Connection
SJIMA is temporarily closed while we change over to our Summer Exhibition opening June 13, 2025.
Upcoming Exhibition
June 13 - September 15, 2025
NICHOLS, NORTH, & ATRIUM GALLERIES
Shapeshifters
Showcasing the extraordinary diversity of contemporary Northwest Coast Indigenous Art.
"Raven always outwits the moment. He transforms to meet life’s challenges and shapeshifts to create new solutions for today’s dilemmas."
-- Lee Brooks, Guest Curator
The title Shapeshifters embodies the Northwest Coast Indigenous peoples’ connection and respect for the cleverness of the Raven. It also reflects their diverse cultures’ ability to persevere and adapt to change for millennia.
Selections from SJIMA’s First Nation Artists Collection, along with work by some of the Northwest’s most renowned Indigenous artists, including Christian White, Rande Cook, Susan Point, Tim Paul, Gordon Dick, Dan Friday and many more will be on view throughout the galleries.
Coming Soon
ARTIST TALKS
As part of the Shapeshifters exhibition, SJIMA will host a series of artist talks this summer to deepen engagement with the works and artists. The first confirmed talk will feature Christian White on Sunday, July 6 at 1 PM at Brickworks in Friday Harbor. Additional artist talks and more details will be announced soon.
SPECIAL EVENTS
A Day at the Museum(s) in Seattle
Join us for a day trip via chartered bus to visit either the Frye Museum or the Seattle Museum of Art on July 17. Exhibitions on view include Ai Weiwei (SAM) and Jamie Wyeth (Frye). Details and tickets available soon here.
FAMILY ART DAYS
Each season a new series of free Family Art Days workshops arrives at the San Juan Islands Museum of Art. Don't miss out on these hands-on art experiences for children and families! Children (5 years and up) accompanied by at least one adult are invited. The Summer 2025 classes will be available for signup here later this month.
Your membership helps our museum in so many ways.
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Free admission to all museum exhibitions;
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Exclusive members-only previews before exhibitions open to the public to meet curators and artists;
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10% discount on purchases on books and merchandise;
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Discount for Art As A Voice and other special events;
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First notice of special events, workshops, and lectures
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And more
Benefits include:
SJIMA is a 501c3 non-profit. In addition to generous members, donors, and sponsor support, we rely upon grant funding to ensure art and culture thrive at SJIMA. Thank you for the support!
Special thanks to
Printonyx, Browne’s Home Center Harbor Rentals
and grant funding from
Town of Friday Harbor and San Juan County.