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2024-25: Bo Turnage

Visual Arts & Programming that spark Reflection, Discovery, Inspiration & Connection

Current Exhibition

2024-25 Annual Artists Registry Show

December 13, 2024 - February 24, 2025

Join us for the Annual Artists' Registry Show featuring artists of San Juan County

More than 100 emerging and established artists' works fill the galleries of the San Juan Islands Museum of Art. The scope of their creations includes sculpture, textiles, painting, glass, woodwork, printmaking, pastels, photography, drawing, encaustic, pottery, mixed media, assemblage, digital art, jewelry and more.
                View a sampling below of some of the 100+ works of art on display.

Current Exhibition

Selections from SJIMA’s
First Nation Artists Collection

Friday Harbor Airport Terminal

Summer 2024 through Spring 2025

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Works by contemporary artists of Coastal Pacific Northwest Tribes are on display at the Port of Friday Harbor’s Airport terminal from Summer, 2024 through Spring, 2025. Featuring selections from SJIMA’s First Nation Artists Collection, these are works by a new generation of First Nation artists and their honored mentors. Visit Friday Harbor’s Airport Terminal to see and hear the voices of their ancestors speak through the works of these exceptional artists. SJIMA’s First Nation Artists Collection was exhibited at the museum in 2017 and selections will join a host of additional works by contemporary artists of Coastal Pacific Northwest Tribes in Summer, 2025 as part of SJIMA’s 10th anniversary celebration.

Many thanks to the Port of Friday Harbor for hosting this display!

Upcoming Events
Family Art Days and More

  • 2024-25 Artists' Registry Show
    2024-25 Artists' Registry Show
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Dec 27
    San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    Dec 27, 2024, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Dec 27, 2024, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    An unforgettable show featuring artists of the San Juan Islands
  • January 11: Pattern Design
    January 11: Pattern Design
    Sat, Jan 11
    San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    Jan 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Jan 11, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Using a simple formula, blend elements of design to transform construction paper into unique art patterns. Instructor: John Nippolt
  • January 18: Carving Soapstone Animals
    January 18: Carving Soapstone Animals
    Sat, Jan 18
    San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    Jan 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Jan 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Learn the basics of soapstone carving with easy, safe techniques involving water, files and sandpaper. Create a beautiful, little soapstone animal. Choose from bears, orcas, wolves and seals. Go to studiostorecreative.com to learn more. Most appropriate for ages 8+. Instructor: Tom Small
  • January 25: Still Life Interpretation
    January 25: Still Life Interpretation
    Sat, Jan 25
    San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    Jan 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Jan 25, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Sharpen your skills of observation and heighten your imagination. Still life objects will be arranged for your inspiration. Initial sketches will be done in pencil and ink, followed by watercolors and final metallic touches. Instructor: Nadia Larson
  • February 1: Abstract Designs & Patterns
    February 1: Abstract Designs & Patterns
    Sat, Feb 01
    San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    Feb 01, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Feb 01, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Create your own patterns and abstract designs using alcohol inks, watercolors and metallic acrylics. These three incompatible mediums carefully juxtaposed on watercolor paper can produce striking results! Instructor: Nadia Larson
  • February 8: Winter Ferns & Salals
    February 8: Winter Ferns & Salals
    Sat, Feb 08
    San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    Feb 08, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Feb 08, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Join for a study of patterns and colors in nature’s greens of the winter season. Using ink and watercolor, create your own vibrant indoor garden! Instructor: Nadia Larson
  • February 15: Scrapbook Notebook
    February 15: Scrapbook Notebook
    Sat, Feb 15
    San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    Feb 15, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Feb 15, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Fold, stack and glue white lunch bags to create the “leaves” of a book. Add a sturdy paper or cardboard cover. Decorate with collaged magazine pictures or create a unique design using crayons, markers or paint. Instructor: Marsha McAllister
  • February 22: Blizzard & Pocket Books
    February 22: Blizzard & Pocket Books
    Sat, Feb 22
    San Juan Islands Museum of Art
    Feb 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Feb 22, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Apply simple techniques of folding paper to produce practical Blizzard books and Pocket books which can be used in many fun, creative ways. Embellish your books with markers or collage. Instructor: Rachel Dietzman.
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Your membership helps our museum in so many ways.

  • Free admission to all museum exhibitions;

  • Exclusive members-only previews before exhibitions open to the public to meet curators and artists;

  • 10% discount on purchases on books and merchandise;

  • Discount for Art As A Voice and other special events;

  • First notice of special events, workshops, and lectures

  • 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!

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Special thanks to

Printonyx, Browne’s Home Center Harbor Rentals

and grant funding from

Town of Friday Harbor and San Juan County. 

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