WASHINGTON STATE HISTORY MUSEUM EVENTS, EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS
MARCH
EXHIBITS
Washington Then & Now
NOW - JUNE 21
Noted regional historian, Paul Dorpat, in collaboration with photographer Jean Sherrard, has created a state wide version of his popular The Seattle Times ‘Then and Now’ photo feature. The exhibit will compare and contrast historic photographs of state locations with contemporary photographs. This is the largest visual analysis ever done on Washington. Guests will witness the many ways humans have left their mark on our state. Organized by the Washington State History Museum, Paul Dorpat, and Jean Sherrard.
WITH OUR HANDS: World Folk Arts Traditions of Washington
NOW - AUGUST 23
The History Museum and the Washington State Arts Commission have partnered to develop this folk art celebration that will introduce visitors to various folk art traditions; ranging from traditional Chinese paper cutting to Mexican horse hair weaving. The exhibit will feature the history of folk art and folk artists in Washington. A weekend festival with live demonstrations from more than 15 artists will be held April 18 and 19. Organized by the Washington State History Museum and the Washington State Arts Commission.
Animals and Acrobats: Circus Posters from the Washington State Historical Society
NOW - JUNE 21
See two dozen posters from our collection recalling the days of traveling circuses in Washington. These colorful posters show the charm of vintage graphics, and for many will bring back memories of excitement when the circus came to town. Organized by the Washington State History Museum.
Women’s Votes, Women’s Voices
FEB. 28 - SEPTEMBER 27
This exhibit will highlight the history of the struggle of women to attain the right to vote in our state, in commemoration of the Washington Suffrage Centennial. Hear the story of how women from various ethnic and economic groups achieved a voice in public life, and how women’s voting influenced territorial and state history, such as prohibition laws. The exhibition will feature approximately 200 artifacts, interactive kiosks, and oral histories. Organized by the Washington State History Museum, Washington Women’s History Consortium, and the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture in Spokane.
COMING IN APRIL!
Nurses At Your Service: A Century Of Caring
April 11 - July 5
Rare documents and healthcare equipment uncover a century's development of nursing in Washington in Nurses at Your Service: A Century of Caring. Wars, technology, science, and compassion have drastically changed the field in just 100 years.
WITH OUR HANDS: World Folk Arts Festival
April 18 10 AM - 5 PM
April 19 NOON - 5 PM
Twenty master folk artists will provide demonstrations of their work and hands-on activities during this two-day festival. Enjoy performances, talk to master artists and learn about world folk arts traditions and these Pacific Northwest artists. Here’s your chance to participate in folk arts traditions such as Japanese Kabuki dancing, Chinese knot tying, Yakama bead working, Latvian embroidery and much more.
All activities are FREE with Museum admission.
The following artists are scheduled to attend the Festival:
• Ampelio Mariscal, Mexican ornamental iron work artist, Brewster, WA
• Bhu Dayal and Jayendran Srinivasan, Indian deity dressers, Sammamish, WA
• Chong Heu, Hmong Needlework, Renton, WA
• Dennis Chastain, traditional chain saw artist, Forks, WA
• Elizabeth Leese, Norwegian rosmaling, Greenbank, WA
• Genoveva Castellanoz, traditional Mexican corona maker, Nyssa, OR
• Hai-Viet Hong, Vietnamese zither maker, Everett, WA
• Kouttainay Husniyea, Palestinian needlework, Edmonds, WA
• Maija Atvars, Latvian embroidery, Renton, WA
• Maria Concepcion Cuc, Guatemalan back strap weaver, Spokane, WA
• Maria Gomez, traditional Mexican embroidery and garment making, Tonasket, WA
• Mary Ohno, Japanese Kabuki dancer, Tacoma, WA
• Mike Skinner, traditional rawhide braiding, Kirkland, WA
• Nhia Yia Heu, Hmong basket maker, Renton, WA
• Nicolas Petrish, Croatian musician and instrument maker, Anacortes, WA
• Oleksandra Pryveda, Ukrainian egg decoration and wheat weaving, Seattle, WA
• Que Tran, Vietnamese paper cutting and folding artist, Seattle, WA
• Rosalind Wang, traditional Chinese knot tying and paper cutting, Vancouver, WA
• Valerie Calac, Yakama beadwork artist and basket maker, White Swan, WA
• Wilho Saari, Finnish instrument maker and musician, Naselle, WA
WITH OUR HANDS: World Folk Arts Traditions of Washington is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and KUOW.
For more information on these or any other events, exhibits, or programs at the Washington State History Museum, please visit
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About the
Washington State History Museum
The Washington State History Museum, flagship of the Washington State Historical Society, is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma, just off 1-5. The Washington State History Museum presents exhibits, programs and events that bring Washington's history to life. The Washington State Historical Society has been dedicated to collecting, preserving and vividly presenting Washington's rich and varied history since 1891.
HOURS - Wednesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., with extended hours and FREE admission every third Thursday from 2 - 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ADMISSION - $8 for adults; $7 for seniors, age 60
and above; $6 for students and military with valid ID; children, age 5 and below, and members are always
FREE.
CONTACT – 1-888-BE THERE, www.WashingtonHistory.org
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