Visual Arts & Programming that spark Reflection, Discovery, Inspiration & Connection
Current Exhibitions
September 26 - December 1, 2025
Artist Interviews
Adult Art Classes
Kindling Creativity Series with Simona Burla
Discover the joy of creative expression with SJIMA’s Kindling Creativity Series. Join artist Simona Burla for inspiring 4-hour classes, every other Tuesday, designed for adults 18+ with all materials and refreshments provided.
Upcoming 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).
News & Artist Profiles
Recent articles from the SJIMA Blog
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.