As the winter chill begins to fade, the San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) is thrilled to welcome visitors back for our Spring 2025 exhibitions, open now through June 2nd.
Nestled in the heart of Friday Harbor, SJIMA is dedicated to fostering creativity, community, and thought-provoking artistic expression. Our upcoming season brings three powerful exhibitions, each offering a unique perspective on nature, environment, and human connection.
Mark Your Calendars
Spring Exhibitions: March 7 - June 2, 2025
Open Friday - Monday, 11 AM - 5 PM
Join us in celebrating the transformative power of art and immerse yourself in these dynamic new exhibitions.
Nichols Gallery: Andy Eccleshall – Upper Left: Landscapes of the Pacific Northwest
Step into the breathtaking landscapes of the Pacific Northwest through the eyes of Andy Eccleshall. His collection of 26 oil paintings captures the vast coastal views, rolling farmland, and majestic mountain ranges of western Washington. Through his large-format paintings, Eccleshall invites viewers to experience the region’s changing skies, the feel of the wind, and the drama of natural light. Originally from the UK and now based in Edmonds, WA, he brings a profound appreciation for the Northwest’s moody beauty, making this exhibition a must-see for landscape art lovers.
North Gallery: Kenda Francis – Crush
In Crush, Kenda Francis sheds light on the immense pressures faced by wildlife in an increasingly human-altered world. Her large-scale mixed media acrylic paintings employ a striking graffiti-inspired style, incorporating stencils, layered textures, and urban markings that echo the degradation of natural environments. Francis' work is both a tribute to and a call to action for the animals that inhabit our planet’s fragile ecosystems. By exposing the challenges faced by undomesticated creatures, she invites us to consider our role in their survival. This exhibition is a compelling experience for anyone passionate about conservation and contemporary artistic expression.
Atrium Gallery: Niki Keenan – Meeting Place
At the intersection of the celestial and terrestrial, Niki Keenan’s Meeting Place offers a mesmerizing exploration of connection. Featuring cone-shaped forms arranged in hourglass configurations, her work draws inspiration from the stars, the infinite, and the sacred dialogue between sky and earth. By wrapping canvas paintings around sculptural forms, Keenan creates a dynamic interplay of the physical and the spiritual, inviting viewers to reflect on the interconnectedness of all things. Her work speaks to those fascinated by metaphysical themes and the mysteries of existence.
Plan Your Visit & Get Inspired
We invite you to experience these thought-provoking exhibitions in person. Whether you are a longtime art lover or a first-time visitor, SJIMA offers a space for reflection, discovery, and inspiration. Plan your visit today and explore more about these incredible artists at SJIMA.org.
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
SJIMA’s Spring 2025 exhibitions are made possible through the generous support of our in-kind sponsors: Printonyx, Harbor Rental, Browne's Home Center, and Ogle Painting. We deeply appreciate their contributions in helping bring these artistic visions to life.
See you at SJIMA this spring!
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