Cascadia Art Museum

05/28/2026

We're hard at work behind the scenes preparing for our next exhibitions!

Here you can see our team matting and framing an extraordinary collection of photographs taken in the 1920s by members of the Seattle Camera Club.

Get excited: 📷Shadows of a Fleeting World: Pictorial Photography and the Seattle Camera Club opens on June 17th!

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05/25/2026

In honor of today, we're sharing this etching from Cascadia's Collection. This portrait of an American soldier was created by Northwest artist Thomas Schofield Handforth (1897-1948).

During World War I, Handforth served in France with the anatomical unit in the Army's Sanitary Corps. We invite you to reflect and remember the sacrifice of those who served.

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05/21/2026

Join us at Cascadia Art Museum this Saturday, May 23 for an evening of beautiful music!

Dr. Christoph Wagner (cello) and Dr. Joanne Kong (paino) will perform the lush romantic/pre-impressionist "Sonata" by César Franck, the charming and exotic "From Jewish Life" by Swiss-American composer Ernest Bloch, and "Csárdás" by Italian composer Vittorio Monti, a rousing 1904 folkloric piece based on a Hungarian theme.

Tickets are selling out fast! Reserve your seat now: 🎟

Music in the Museum Wagner & Kong Duo Dr. Christoph Wagner, celloDr. Joanne Kong, piano Saturday, May 23rd at 6:00 p.m. You may remember German cellist Dr. Christoph Wagner (professor, University of New Mexico) and pianist Dr. Joanne Kong (University of Richmond, VA). They have brought us two bravur...

05/21/2026

Thursday 5/21: Cascadia is FREE TO SEE! Visit us from 11am – 8pm through Art Walk Edmonds, with free public tours starting at 5pm.

Enjoy free admission to Cascadia Art Museum on the Third Thursday of each month in honor of artist, educator, and founding Cascadia Board Member, Gary Faigin.

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05/20/2026

New research from University College London found that engaging with arts and culture weekly may slow biological aging at the same rate as regular exercise. 🔎 Get your Rx filled at the Pulitzer! 😉

Read more from The Times and The Sunday Times here: https://www.thetimes.com/uk/science/article/enjoying-the-arts-has-same-effect-on-ageing-as-a-weekly-workout-h2psl0ww8

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Photography by Robert Pettus

05/16/2026

Take a break and join us for a relaxing puzzle night at the museum on Wednesday,May 27th!🧩🎨

Spend the evening piecing together puzzles, enjoying light snacks, participating in a puzzle swap, and entering to win raffle prizes. This event is free and open to all ages - No RSVP necessary.

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

As one of Seattle's early modernists, R. Bruce Inverarity (1909-1999) experimented with form, color, and composition to produce abstracted scenes reflecting his Northwest roots.

R. Bruce Inverarity: Northwest Modernist is on view through June 7th, 2026!

Artwork: R. Bruce Inverarity (1909-1999). Untitled, circa 1926, oil on canvas. Collection of Lindsey and Carolyn Echelbarger.

05/13/2026

Last week at Cascadia, board-certified art therapist and artist Tori Force led a fascinating discussion about how art is good for the mind, body, and soul.

Tori's presentation explored how both viewing and making art supports wellness, the positive impact of art therapy, and led the audience in a hands-on creative exercise!

05/12/2026

📖On Thursday, May 14th, we are excited to welcome this month's guest author, Joanne B. Mulcahy, at the next installment of our Writers-in-Conversation Series!

Mulcahy is a writer, anthropologist, and educator whose forthcoming biography "Marion Greenwood: Portrait and Self-Portrait" was published in 2025 after a decade of research across Mexico and the U.S. She is the author of three previous books, including Remedios, praised by Julia Alvarez, and Writing Abroad, which won the Peace Corps Worldwide Best Travel Book award.

McGregor will talk with Mulcahy about her books, background, and writing life. It will be a fascinating conversation!

Reserve your tickets today on our website:
🔗 https://www.cascadiaartmuseum.org/writers-in-conversation-series/

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05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! 🌷

🎨Artists have long been inspired by the love, strength, and care of mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures. Enjoy these special highlights from Cascadia’s Collection in celebration of their enduring influence!

Spend some peaceful quality time with Mom today at Cascadia! We’re open from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. today.

BTW - If you're searching for a last-minute surprise, our Museum Store is filled with beautiful cards, unique finds, and artful gifts! 😉🎁