Visual Arts & Programming that spark Reflection, Discovery, Inspiration & Connection
Current Exhibition
December 12, 2025 - February 23, 2026
Nichols, North, and Atrium Galleries
Artists' Registry Show
Join us for the annual Artists’ Registry Show featuring artists from across 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, metalwork, drawing, encaustic, pottery, mixed media, assemblage, digital art, jewelry and more.
[from top left] Moonlight Encounter, Nancy Spaulding (San Juan Island); A Matter of Time, Bryn Barnard (Lopez Island).
[from bottom left] Umbel Floret II, Diana Friend (Stuart Island); Tidepool, Kelly O'Dell (Lopez Island).
Discover the Artists Behind the Work
In this special interview compilation, 20 local artists reflect on their materials, process, inspirations, and the ideas behind their artwork—standing in front of the very pieces featured in this year’s exhibition. Together, these short interviews offer an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the creativity, craft, and lived experience that shape the Artists’ Registry Show.
Whether you watch the full collection below or explore individual interviews on the SJIMA YouTube Channel, we invite you to slow down, listen, and connect more deeply with the artists and their work.
This compilation brings together short interviews filmed in the galleries. (57 mins)
Explore All Artist Interviews on YouTube
Watch the full playlist or select individual artist interviews from the 2025–26 Artists’ Registry Show.
Family Art Days
Our Family Art Days classes are taught by local artists and are a perfect Saturday activity for locals and visitors alike. All Saturday workshops are held from noon to 2 p.m. Children (5 years and up) accompanied by at least one adult are invited.
Classes are free, but RSVP is required.
Upcoming Exhibitions
March 6, 2026 - June 1, 2026
Nichols Gallery
Lauren Boilini
Celestial Navigation
Lauren Boilini paints a colorful murmuration of birds, insects, feathers and more with her oil on linen, sometimes large format, canvases.
North Gallery
Janis Miltenberger
Productive Uncertainty
Janis Miltenberger, an internationally known glass artist shows her nature-inspired sculpture in the North gallery.
Atrium Gallery
Dan Brown
Iron and Wood:
Sculptures of the Northwest
Constructed metal, wood and found object sculptures fill the gallery, along with Brown's whimsical watercolor paintings of trout.
News & Artist Profiles
Recent articles from the SJIMA Blog
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!
Special thanks to
Printonyx, Browne’s Home Center Harbor Rentals
and grant funding from
Town of Friday Harbor and San Juan County.