Upcoming Exhibitions

September 26 - December 1, 2025

NICHOLS GALLERY

River of Their Passing, (detail), ink and collage on paper, 70" x 600"

All is a Circle Within Me

Emily McIlroy

A meditation on time, spirit, and connection, Emily McIlroy’s work interweaves geometric abstraction and organic figuration to explore the circle as a symbol of unity across cultures and lifeways.

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NORTH GALLERY

Unlock, bronze, 14" x 18" x 8"

Complex Simplicity

Jan Hoy

With elegant restraint, Jan Hoy sculpts form into movement—minimal, contemplative works shaped by years of inquiry and inspired by the Pacific Northwest landscape.

DISCOVER

ATRIUM GALLERY

Bull Kelp, (detail) cyanotype banner, 15" x 34"

Kelp! Reverberations

Josie Iselin, Betsy Peabody,
Ken Pearce, Jonathan Kawchuck

Step into a luminous kelp forest brought to life through cyanotype banners, oceanic soundscapes, and sculptures that celebrate marine ecology.

IMMERSE

News & Artist Profiles

Rande Cook in Shapeshifters at SJIMA: Bridging Worlds Through Contemporary Vision

West Coast Kwakwaka’wakw MFA artist Rande Cook is featured in SJIMA’s Shapeshifters exhibition, on view through September 15, 2025. A hereditary chief and innovative contemporary artist, Cook bridges ancestral teachings with modern expression in works such as Sisiutl, Salmon Run, and Beyond the Mask, inviting viewers to experience transformation, balance, and connection across cultures.

A man standing confidently in front of a wooden structure with a sign reading "AHTSIK Native Art Gallery" and "Gordon Dick, Artist/Owner." The setting includes logs, tools, and a garage door, with a forested background. The man is dressed in a blue shirt, black vest, and gray pants. Photo by Melissa Renwick, ©2023.

Gordon Dick: Honoring Story and Spirit in Wood

Rooted in his Tseshaht heritage on the west coast of Vancouver Island, Gordon Dick has been immersed in the cultural and artistic traditions of his community since childhood.

Five colorful glass fish sculptures mounted on a light gray wall, casting shadows. Each fish displays a unique blend of vibrant hues.

Dan Friday: Shaping Stories in Glass

Seattle-based glass artist Dan Friday, a member of the Lummi Nation, blends Coast Salish tradition with contemporary glass techniques to tell powerful cultural stories. Discover how his work—featured in SJIMA’s Shapeshifters exhibition—transforms light, form, and heritage into timeless art.

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