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green river canoe

STEAM Spotlight | Canoe Connections

Thursday, November 7, 2024
3 – 7 p.m.

Learn more about the Green River Canoe now on display in the Our Material World gallery.

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dalcetta palepale painting

Dalcetta Palepale in the Artist Studio

Sunday, November 3, 2024
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Join Samoan and Tongan artist Dalcetta Palepale in the Artist Studio.

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dia de los muertos painting by Jake Prendez

Jake Prendez in the Artist Studio

Saturday, November 2, 2024
Noon – 4 p.m.

Join artist Jake Prendez in the Artist Studio.

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tricolored blackbirds by Sarah Kaizar

Celebrate the opening of Rare Air: Connecting with Species of Flight

October 19 & October 20, 2024
1 – 3 p.m.

Celebrate the opening of our newest special exhibit, Rare Air: Connecting with Species of Flight.

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painting by Crystal Worl

Crystal Worl in the Artist Studio

Wednesday, November 6
1 – 5 p.m.

Join Crystal Worl in the Artist Studio.

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Caption: Object ID #6294 - Model house Photo by Gabbie Mangaser

Coming to Terms: Building the Barangay at the Burke

Thursday, October 17
1 – 3 p.m.

Learn about the Philippine collections during Filipino American History Month!

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painting by Crystal Worl

Crystal Worl in the Artist Studio

Thursday, November 7
10 a.m.  – 5 p.m.

Join Crystal Worl in the Artist Studio.

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weaving by gail white eagle

SiSeeNaxAlt Gail White Eagle in the Artist Studio

Sunday, November 17, 2024
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Join Muckleshoot artist SiSeeNaxAlt Gail White Eagle in the Artist Studio

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original artwork by esmeralda vasquez

Esmeralda Vasquez in the Artist Studio

Thursday, October 3
2 – 6 p.m.

Join Esmeralda Vasquez in the Artist Studio on Free First Thursday to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

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diagram of watercraft types and a picture of a carved copper box

Lee Burkhart and Herb Sheakley Jr. in the Artist Studio

Saturday, September 28
3 – 5 p.m.

Meet two Tlingit artists — Lee Burkhart and Herb Sheakley Jr — as they demonstrate their work and share their knowledge in the Artist Studio.

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