WWU Western Gallery

WWU Western Gallery Curator of WWU's visual art collections, unique international, faculty, and student exhibitions.

In additional to year-round free public exhibitions of art, the Western Gallery Director acts as curator of the university's visual art collections. Primary areas are 19th and 20th century prints and drawings, including the Helen Loggie Archives and the Leese Collection. In 2010 the gallery received over 175 works in various media by Northwest artists, a gift of Safeco Insurance, a member of the L

iberty Mutual Group, and the Washington Art Consortium. Selections from these works will be placed on public view in the main lobbies of the Performing Arts Center. The Chair Collection focuses on this type of 20th century furniture created by international designers. The Outdoor Sculpture Collection is a nationally famous, public art collection displayed throughout the entire campus.

Our Artist Talks for Perishable Goods have concluded, and tomorrow is the last day to view the exhibition. With a divers...
06/12/2026

Our Artist Talks for Perishable Goods have concluded, and tomorrow is the last day to view the exhibition. With a diverse array of mediums and perspectives in their work, WWU’s Bachelor of Fine Arts student artists have created the unique experience that is Perishable Goods. Don’t miss out before it’s gone! 🍐🌟

📸: Audrey Hemmert and Sofa Arias
From left to right: Sofa and Inez, Sara Kirsten and Ray, Skylar and Kyle, Brady and Charlie, Tully and Alegra, Sofa and Myrie, Sara Kirsten and Felix, Skylar and Audrey, Tully and Maude

Our Artist Talks for Perishable Goods have concluded, and tomorrow is the last day to view the exhibition. With a divers...
06/12/2026

Our Artist Talks for Perishable Goods have concluded, and tomorrow is the last day to view the exhibition. With a diverse array of mediums and perspectives in their work, WWU’s Bachelor of Fine Arts student artists created the unique experience that is Perishable Goods. Don’t miss out before it’s gone! 🍐🌟

📸: Audrey Hemmert and Sofa Arias
From left to right: Sofa and Inez, Sara Kirsten and Ray, Skylar and Kyle, Brady and Charlie, Tully and Alegra, Sofa and Myrie, Sara Kirsten and Felix, Skylar and Audrey, Tully and Maude

THIS MONDAY: Artist Inez Chiapella will be discussing their work in our current exhibition, Perishable Goods! Come learn...
06/06/2026

THIS MONDAY: Artist Inez Chiapella will be discussing their work in our current exhibition, Perishable Goods! Come learn about their artistic practice at 12 PM, with an interview conducted by intern Sofa Arias. 🌊🍊

This event is free to attend! Daytime parking is available for purchase through pay stations and the WWU website.

More information about the event and other upcoming events for the exhibition is at the 🔗link in our bio.

THIS WEEK: Step into new perspectives… Join us for interviews with artists Myrie Murphy and Audrey Hemmert! They will be...
06/03/2026

THIS WEEK: Step into new perspectives… Join us for interviews with artists Myrie Murphy and Audrey Hemmert! They will be discussing their artistic practices and their work in the Western Gallery’s current exhibition, Perishable Goods. ✨🪩▪️

WHERE: Western Gallery (Fine Arts 124)
WHEN: Wednesday, June 3
12:00 PM: Artist Myrie Murphy will be interviewed by intern Sofa Arias.
1:00 PM: Artist Audrey Hemmert will be interviewed by intern Nat Kowsky.

HOW MUCH: Free to attend! Daytime parking is available for purchase through pay stations and the WWU website.

More information about the event and other upcoming events for the exhibition is at the 🔗link in our bio.

🖼️: Digital collage

Audrey Hemmert, “Surround Sound” (2026). Acrylic painting.

Myrie Murphy, “Delta Constant I” (2026). Acrylic on paper.

05/28/2026

🎉🪩The opening reception for Perishable Goods is THIS THURSDAY 5/28 from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM. Celebrate and enjoy the work of WWU’s 2026 Bachelor of Fine Arts students. Opening remarks at 5:30 PM. 🗣️🍐

More information about this event and other upcoming events for the exhibition is at the 🔗link in our bio.

🖼️: Audrey Hemmert, “Surround Sound” (2026). Acrylic painting.

Come hear about the work in Perishable Goods from the featured artists in our BFA Artist Talk event series! 🎨 This is th...
05/28/2026

Come hear about the work in Perishable Goods from the featured artists in our BFA Artist Talk event series! 🎨 This is the full schedule of Artist Talks for this exhibition. All of them are free admission and held at the Western Gallery (Fine Arts 124).

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