Museum of Northwest Art

Museum of Northwest Art We collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit art created in the Pacific Northwest, support artists, and strive to integrate art into the lives of all people.
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Free admission year-round, thanks to our members and supporters! Collections & Exhibitions:
Mona collects and exhibits contemporary art from across the Northwest, including Alaska, British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Education:
MoNA's Education Department provides an inclusive environment and stimulating programming that supports the development and expression of all people.

đź“Ł Friendly reminder that the museum galleries are temporarily closed. We appreciate your patience while we wrap up the a...
06/01/2026

đź“Ł Friendly reminder that the museum galleries are temporarily closed. We appreciate your patience while we wrap up the art auction and get ready to share new exhibitions and artwork with you.

🛍️ The MoNA Store remains open for all your shopping needs.

We hope you’ll join us when we reopen June 20 at 5pm for our Summer Opening Soirée! ✨

RSVP at www.monamuseum.org/rsvp

🕰️ MoNA Store Hours:
Sunday - Monday: 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm

05/31/2026

🚨 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to bid in the Sapphire Dream Silent & Super Silent Auction! 💎

Over 200 original works by celebrated Pacific Northwest artists are waiting for a new home — each piece generously donated to support the Museum of Northwest Art.

A special thank you to Juror Jessica Wilks, Director Curatorial at the Tacoma Art Museum, for curating such an extraordinary body of work.

🚨 Bidding closes TODAY at 5:31pm — don't leave empty-handed!

Don't wait. Don't miss out. Bid now! 👇
đź”— mona2026.givesmart.com

Just 24 hours left to bid in the MoNA XLV: Sapphire Dream Silent Auction! đź’ŽThe Silent Auction is open to EVERYONE (no ev...
05/31/2026

Just 24 hours left to bid in the MoNA XLV: Sapphire Dream Silent Auction! đź’Ž

The Silent Auction is open to EVERYONE (no event ticket required), with shipping available anywhere in the US. With 200+ original Northwest artworks up for bid, this is your chance to start (or grow!) your collection. 🖼️

Bidding closes TOMORROW at 5:31pm. Don't miss out! ⏳

đź”— Register, browse & bid: mona2026.givesmart.com

Tonight is the night! The MoNA XLV: Sapphire Dream Live Auction is HERE! đź’ŽThe Museum Galleries are closed today while we...
05/30/2026

Tonight is the night! The MoNA XLV: Sapphire Dream Live Auction is HERE! đź’Ž

The Museum Galleries are closed today while we prepare for this evening's event, but the MoNA Store is open for all your shopping needs. We can't wait to celebrate and spend a magnificent evening together in support of the Museum. ✨

No ticket? No problem! The Silent Auction is open to EVERYONE — no event ticket required — with shipping available anywhere in the US. With over 200 original Northwest artworks up for bid, this is your chance to start (or grow!) your collection. 🖼️

⌛ Bidding closes TOMORROW at 5:31pm — don't miss out!
đź”— Register, browse & bid: mona2026.givesmart.com

05/29/2026

✨ "The quality of work in this year's auction is second to none." –Christian Waguespack, MoNA's Director of Curatorial Affairs at this year’s Prelude Party ✨

Check out this highlight reel from the Sapphire Dream Prelude Party — a magical evening celebrating the incredible artists who donated their work to MoNA XLV: Sapphire Dream!

The Sapphire Dream Live Auction is tomorrow! We cannot wait to spend an unforgettable evening celebrating MoNA’s 45th anniversary with our supporters and the artists who make this auction and the Museum’s mission possible. 💎

And if you’re not joining us in person, you can still be part of the excitement! The Sapphire Dream Silent Auction is open to everyone — no ticket needed. Browse and bid online through Sunday, May 31 at 5:31pm.

đź”— mona2026.givesmart.com

Thank you to videographer Willie Shaw for capturing the essence of this legendary event! 🎥:

There are just THREE days left to bid on items in the Sapphire Dream Silent Auction! 💎No ticket needed to bid—the Silent...
05/28/2026

There are just THREE days left to bid on items in the Sapphire Dream Silent Auction! đź’Ž

No ticket needed to bid—the Silent Auction is open to anyone and everyone, with shipping available to anywhere in the US. With over 200 original artworks available for bidding, this is an incredible opportunity to start building your collection of Northwest art. 🖼️

Bidding closes May 31 at 5:31pm! ⌛

đź”— Register to bid & view the auction catalog: mona2026.givesmart.com

Artworks featured in the Silent (& Super Silent) Auction:
đź’Ž Devin River, Hive
đź’Ž Joe Reno, Bathers in Paradise
đź’Ž Larine Chung, Sunny Side Up
đź’Ž Cie Goulet, August Day
đź’Ž Kate Rusek, Nothing is Required of You Here 4 (La Albiceleste)
đź’Ž Robert Matinjussi, Basket of Shadows
đź’Ž Craig J. Barber, Gathering Tulips
đź’Ž Carol Adelman, The Truth About Miss Piggy
💎 Patrick Anderson, Drapery Twist “Untitled”
đź’Ž Margaret Davidson, Teapot, Cup and Saucer
đź’Ž Johannes Kunst, op zolder1
đź’Ž Kristen Ingman, Bridge Over Whatcom Falls
đź’Ž Christen Mattix, Resting Girl
💎 Kay Mattson Ferris, In the Artist’s Garden
đź’Ž Ron Pattern, Clamdiggers
đź’Ž Terry MacDonald, Driven to Abstraction
đź’Ž Karen Schmidt, Fremont Canal Tugboat
💎 Kathleen Kemly, King’s Meadow; Sister Lakes
đź’Ž Kelsey Fernkopf and Steve Gilbert, Magic Meadow

05/27/2026

This is the last week to bid on items in the Sapphire Dream Silent Auction!

Laurel Emmons, MoNA Store Associate, is in the galleries and excited to share a couple “staff picks” from the Sapphire Dream Silent Auction. ✨

💎 Laurel Emmons, “Light The Dark”
💎 Charlene Hall, “Monument to Mayhem”

Bid on 200+ original works by celebrated Pacific Northwest artists—each piece generously donated by artists and collectors to support the Museum of Northwest Art.

Bidding closes May 31 at 5:31pm! ⏳

đź”— Register to bid & view the auction catalog: mona2026.givesmart.com

05/26/2026

đź“Ł This is the last week to bid on items in the Sapphire Dream Silent Auction!

Dillyn Adamo, MoNA’s Learning & Engagement Coordinator, is in the galleries and excited to share their “staff picks” from the Sapphire Dream Silent Auction. ✨

💎 Emily Counts, “Shifting Circling Hover Moth”
💎 Veronica Velazquez-Aviles, “My Spirit Was Left in the Tulip Fields”

Bid on 200+ original works by celebrated Pacific Northwest artists—each piece generously donated by artists and collectors to support the Museum of Northwest Art.

Bidding closes May 31 at 5:31pm! ⏳

đź”— Register to bid & view the auction catalog: mona2026.givesmart.com

05/24/2026

Ellie Cross, MoNA’s Director of Education, is in the galleries and excited to share her “staff pick” from the Sapphire Dream Silent Auction. ✨

💎L. Kelly Lyles, “Squirrel with a Pearl Earring”

This piece is so popular that bidding for this item has already closed before our marketing team could even post this video! There’s just one week left to bid on your favorites in the Silent Auction, so be sure to register and place your bids if you haven’t already.

Bidding closes May 31 at 5:31pm! ⏳

đź”— Register to bid & view the auction catalog: mona2026.givesmart.com

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121 1st Street
La Conner, WA
98257

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(360) 466-4446

Website

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