PAST EXHIBITS

Nancy Whittaker 8/4/21 Nancy Whittaker 8/4/21

Michael Dickter and C.A. Pierce

Michael Dickter
C.A. Pierce.

Our first show of the summer presents Michael Dickter
and C.A. Pierce.

Michael Dickter will show his paintings of moving birds in geometric patterns as well as colorful new expressively painted florals and bouquets.

C.A.Pierce brings her evocative landscape paintings with rich and layered surfaces.

This show opens July 3rd which marks the return of the First Saturday Artwalk. We are thrilled. Please join us Saturday July 3rd from 5-7pm for the opening. The artists will be in attendance. Jazz musician Don Wodjenski will perform in our courtyard.

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Nancy Whittaker 8/4/21 Nancy Whittaker 8/4/21

Faith Scott Jessup and Marlise Newman

Faith Scott Jessup

Marlise Newman

This month Museo presents a gorgeous show by two accomplished artists, Faith Scott Jessup and Marlise Newman. While both work from the inspiration of the natural world, each bring their unique vision with a sense of mystery and wonder.

Opening June 5th and running through June 27th; Faith Scott Jessup will be in attendance from 3-5pm on Saturday, June 5th.

Nancy Whittaker 6/1/21 Nancy Whittaker 6/1/21

Karen Abel, Sue Gustaf-Hamilton, Laura Viola Preciado

Three talented Whidbey Island artists will be featured at Museo for the month of May. Our lovely island is seen through their different perspectives: Sue Gustaf Hamilton’s playful landscapes, Laura Viola Preciado’s lively abstract paintings and Karen Abel’s terrain based ceramic sculptures. This show is our homage to the beauty of our scenery, as well as to our local artists.

Opening May 1st and running through May 31st; the artists will be in attendance from 3-5pm on Saturday, May 1 - masks are required, doors will be open, and social distancing will be requested.

Museo is open Wednesday through Monday. We are always available by appointment for a private viewing.

In June Museo is proud to feature two exceptional painters: Faith Scott Jessup and Marlise Newman. Both artists work with the natural world, reimagining its beautiful elements with mystery and elegance.

Nancy Whittaker 4/29/21 Nancy Whittaker 4/29/21

The Garden Show

Robert Jessup

Bonnie Cook

Danielle Bodine

John Smither

Sean Hamilton

Michael Dickter

Karen Abel

Sandi Bransford

Elizabeth Bruno

Kathe Fraga

AJ Power

Adele Sypesteyn

Our annual garden show opens April 3rd, and will be showing at Museo until April 25th, 2021.

Nancy Whittaker 3/26/21 Nancy Whittaker 3/26/21

Still | Life

EVELYN WOODS, ERIC DAY CHAMBERLAIN, PETE JORDAN AND BECKY STREET

Called “the touchstone of painting” by Edouard Manet, the "Still Life", one of arts oldest genres, has survived and thrived in contemporary art.

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We present four of our gallery artists' fresh take on the genre. Evelyn Woods, Eric Day Chamberlain, Pete Jordan and Becky Street all put their unique perspectives on display at Museo this month.

Nancy Whittaker 10/31/20 Nancy Whittaker 10/31/20

ROBERT JESSUP, JITE AGBRO, SUSAN BURGERS & KIM SIMONELLI

This November Museo welcomes and embraces CHANGE by having two shows, instead of one, during the month of November, because there is just too much good art to celebrate!

For the first two weeks only, come immerse yourself in Robert Jessup’s huge abstract painting, be swept away with Jite Agbro’s mixed media figurative pieces, float on Susan Burger’s charcoal and pastel cloud meditations, and study Kim Simonelli’s compelling steel sculptures.

And just as quick, in the middle of the month we will be showing works that celebrate trees, with pieces by Quincy Anderson, Skip Smith, Melissa Koch, Elizabeth Bruno, and others.

Nancy Whittaker 10/5/20 Nancy Whittaker 10/5/20

AJ POWER & SUZANNE HEAD

This October Museo invites you to escape into a world of wonder and magic. AJ Power’s paintings and Suzanne Head’s mixed media works on paper feel like dreams; fantastic, mysterious, and with a touch of the surreal.

This show opens Saturday, October 3rd. Museo is open Wednesday through Monday, 11-5. We are always available for a private appointment, or for remote viewing, please call for details.

Nancy Whittaker 9/3/20 Nancy Whittaker 9/3/20

THE RHYTHM OF WATER

In September at Museo, six women artists dance with water: Meg Holgate, Quincy Anderson, Iskra Johnson, Kelly O’Dell, Tininha Silva and Kate Sweeny.

This show opens Saturday, September 5th. There will not be a reception this month, but Museo is open Wednesday through Monday. We are always available by appointment for a private viewing.

Nancy Whittaker 7/27/20 Nancy Whittaker 7/27/20

PETE JORDAN, EVELYN WOODS, JEAN WHITESAVAGE

From local landscapes with expansive scenes to intimate details; Pete Jordan and Evelyn Woods paint what they see. Accomplished painters, using unique palettes, both Pete and Evelyn dialog with their natural surroundings and their emotional connections to it.

Jean Whitesavage brings her floral based sculptures that are powerful and infused with a great sensitivity. Using hand-forged steel and incorporating traditional blacksmithing methods with modern steel fabrication techniques, Jean’s pieces are tribute to our natural world.

This show opens Saturday, August 1 and runs through August 31. There will not be a reception this month, but Museo is open Wednesday through Monday. We are always available by appointment for a private viewing.

Nancy Whittaker 6/30/20 Nancy Whittaker 6/30/20

MICHAEL DICKTER, KATHE FRAGA, ROBIN & JOHN GUMAELIUS

MICHAEL DICKTER, KATHE FRAGA,

ROBIN & JOHN GUMAELIUS

Michael Dickter’s current work includes brightly colored birds flying in swooping patterns, as well as boats and clouds floating in their own world. The themes of inclusion, connection and isolation resonate with today’s world. (Artist Gallery)

Kathe Fraga’s paintings are inspired by the romance of vintage Chinoiseries layered with pattern, botanicals, color and hidden motifs. Worn surfaces and distressed textures combine to create a sense of something soft, lovely and familiar, yet modern and unexpected. (Artist Gallery)

Robin and John Gumaelius present their delightful ceramic and metal sculptures. These highly inventive works are an imaginative blend of human and animal imagery with elements of children’s stories, religious icons and Medieval and Renaissance references. (Artist Gallery)

This show opens Saturday, July 4th. There will not be a reception this month, but Museo is open Wednesday through Monday. We are always available by appointment for a private viewing.

Nancy Whittaker 6/1/20 Nancy Whittaker 6/1/20

JITE AGBRO & MELISSA KOCH

Museo is welcoming in the light of summer, health and healing, and the reopening of worlds, by presenting the work of two amazing artists: Jite Agbro and Melissa Koch.

In her second show at Museo, Jite’s Nigerian-American heritage guides and influences her work, with color and texture. She draws direct inspiration from the human form as silhouettes predominate her rich bright wall hangings.

Melissa Koch’s love of the natural world, its innate beauty and wisdom, and its ability to transform has found diverse expressions in her engaging and colorful mixed media artworks.

Also featured will be one-of-a-kind work of birds and woodland creatures by wood carver Dona Dalton.

Our June show opens Saturday, June 6th. We are so sorry to announce that, for obvious reasons, there will not be an opening this month. We welcome small group reservations, after business hours, for an intimate viewing of the work. More information about this will be coming soon, or please give us a call for details and arrangements.

Current hours are Thursday – Monday 11-5.

Nancy Whittaker 4/4/20 Nancy Whittaker 4/4/20

THE ART ALLEY

Stop by this month to see Museo’s new Art Alley: a ‘through the window art show’. Our show begins with the front windows, goes to the end of “Art Alley”, and around the back, in the garden. We hope you will find some joy and delight in this art, especially during this strange time! All the art is for sale, and has been socially distancing for more than two weeks. The show will be changing frequently, so come back soon!

Nancy Whittaker 3/1/20 Nancy Whittaker 3/1/20

NWDC CURRENTS AT MUSEO

OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, MARCH 7th, 5 - 7 PM

Museo presents a month of fine arts and crafts. Running concurrently with the Northwest Designer Craftsman show, “Currents 2020”, at the Schack Art Center, Museo has invited 48 NWDC artists to present a survey of what is current and amazing in the world of craft. We will also be featuring the paintings of local legend, Maxine Martell.

CHRISTINE BECK

LANNY BERGNER

DANIELLE BODINE

CHARISSA BROCK

MAXINE MARTELL

CYNTHIA TOOPS & NANCY BONNEMA

STEVE JENSEN

BARBARA NEPON

LYNN DI NINO

Nancy Whittaker 1/26/20 Nancy Whittaker 1/26/20

HOME SHOW

OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1st, 5 - 7 PM

It’s 2020, it’s winter, and we’ve been thinking about home: as a place, as an environment, as a concept. We have asked a group of very talented local artists to respond to what home is to them.

Participating Artists are:

Karen Abel, Kris Ekstrand, Sue Gustaf Hamilton, Michael Howard, Faith Jessup, Robert Jessup, Skip Smith and Evelyn Woods.

EVELYN WOODS

FAITH JESSUP

SUE GUSTAF-HAMILTON

KAREN ABEL

MICHAEL HOWARD

SKIP SMITH

Nancy Whittaker 12/2/19 Nancy Whittaker 12/2/19

HOLIDAY SHOW

OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 5 - 7 PM

This season, the gallery is full of amazing art, fine crafts and an abundance of phenomenal gift ideas. Give the gift of art.

We wish you all a healthy and happy holidays.

BECKY STREET

SUZANNE HEAD

JOHN & ROBIN GUMAELIUS

KATHE FRAGA

MICHAEL DICKTER

Nancy Whittaker 10/28/19 Nancy Whittaker 10/28/19

THANKSGIVING SHOW

SHOW OPENING: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd, 5 - 7 PM

We are thankful for art, artists, lovely villages by the sea, and supportive communities. For the month of November Museo presents a group show of our talented gallery artists and friends.

Much thanks to all, Nancy, Michael, Sandy and Suzanne.

Closed Thanksgiving Day

Nancy Whittaker 10/2/19 Nancy Whittaker 10/2/19

DON FELS, CURTIS OLSON, BECKY STREET

“VESSEL”

SHOW OPENING: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th, 5 - 7 PM

October brings three new artists to MUSEO. Painters Don Fels and Curtis Olson, and printmaker Becky Street, all explore abstraction with the concept of vessel being an integral part of their work. This exciting show brings diverse points of view, exploring a common concept with masterful painting and printmaking on display.

Nancy Whittaker 9/3/19 Nancy Whittaker 9/3/19

CLAUDIA PETTIS & SANDI BRANSFORD - September 2019

CLAUDIA PETTIS | SANDI BRANSFORD

SHOW OPENING: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th, 5 - 7 PM

September brings Whidbey Island artist, Claudia Pettis, back to the gallery with a new body of work titled, “Following the Gods Home”. These paintings are of sheep and landscapes, strength and mystery. Claudia’s masterful brush work creates powerful portraits that speak of universal, yet intimate concerns.

Museo also welcomes Sandi Bransford with her ceramic sculptures. Crafting sculptural narratives from clay, found objects, and materials gleaned from nature: Sandi is a storyteller. Her pieces are built around memories, rituals, and dreams.

Caroline Alexander 7/31/19 Caroline Alexander 7/31/19

PETE JORDAN & JEFF DAY - August 2019

PETE JORDAN | JEFF DAY

SHOW OPENING: SATURDAY, AUGUST 3rd, 5 - 7 PM

We are pleased to have Pete Jordan returning to Museo in August for his second solo show. Jordan, long recognized as a northwest master painter, brings a stunning sense of light and color to his paintings.

Jeff Day presents his exquisitely crafted bronze sculptures for the first time at Museo. Days’ abstracted forms are highlighted by sensual surfaces and a masterful sense of design.

PETE JORDAN

JEFF DAY

Caroline Alexander 7/2/19 Caroline Alexander 7/2/19

MICHAEL DICKTER, KRIS EKSTRAND, BRIAN O'NEILL - July 2019

JULY GROUP SHOW

MICHAEL DICKTER | KRIS EKSTRAND | BRIAN O’NEILL

SHOW OPENING: SATURDAY, JULY 6TH, 5pm - 7pm

July at Museo brings three artists with strong connections to the sky and earth.

Michael Dickter presents his colorful paintings of birds in motion.

Kris Ekstrand’s paintings and charcoal drawings speak to her profound connections to the natural environment. Her masterful display of marks and color make her work a delight.

Brian O’Neill’s ceramics are elegant and powerful. His works display the universal rhythms that reside in stone and the natural landscape.