The Laura Cooksey Gallery at Field Hall hosts rotating exhibits highlighting local and regional artists. Gallery hours are 10AM-2PM Monday through Saturday, plus one hour prior to most events. Private group tours are available by appointment; please email gallery@fieldhallevents.org to make arrangements.
Join us for the opening celebration of VOYAGES MONOCHROMATIQUES featuring the work of local photographers Thompson Holmes, Richard Kohler, Ernst-Ulrich Schafer, and Philippe Tauran. The exhibit explores the essence of visual subject matter through the contrasts of light and shadow, from bright whites to deep blacks, in a celebration of black-and-white imagery.
The venue will open at 5PM, with live music from The Sarah Shea Trio kicking off the evening. Gallery Manager Georgia Ray Johnson will introduce the artists and provide the land acknowledgement. The featured artists will offer their perspectives on the show followed by an opportunity for Q&A. The gallery will then open for viewing at approximately 5:35PM, with musicians returning to perform as guests mingle until 7PM.
Without color, light and composition are put sharply into focus to create a fresh perspective.
On display April 15 through June 8th. Local photographers Thompson Holmes, Richard Kohler, Ernst-Ulrich Schäfer and Philippe Tauran are have been working in the medium of monochrome photography for many years collectively. Through much effort and practice, they have found that the essence of visual subject matter can genuinely be shown in monochromatic style.
The light and the composition are very important in capturing the moment: everything is expressed in terms of light, from bright white to dark black, and in many wonderful shades of gray in between. This is a celebration of black and white photography – a unique artistic experience which challenges the viewer to see beyond color.
Gallery hours are 10AM – 2PM Monday through Saturday. Free admission, donations are appreciated and support future exhibits.
Local artists Carolyn Heryford Watts and Tracy Grisman’s paintings are showcased side by side in LIFE FORCE. A posthumous show of Carolyn’s organic design of shapes of color inspired by her years spent nature-walking on the beach and looking under the microscope while running the phlebotomy lab at Providence Hospital in Seattle. Her work is presented alongside Tracy’s expressive depictions of musicians from years of connecting through music and caring for others as a registered nurse. LIFE FORCE is the alchemy when two artists meet and share their stories and work: depictions of life in it’s organic forms – micro to macro, cellular to human.
nəxʷstáy̕əm ʔiy̕ə́m̕ , nəxʷsƛ̕áy̕əm skʷənáŋəɬ is the second collaboration between the Field Hall Gallery and Klallam artists, presenting a collection that spans contemporary art, traditional pieces, and artifacts from all three Klallam tribes. Join us on Saturday, November 9th for an afternoon celebrating the exhibit opening and recognizing our local native artists.
The North Olympic Watercolorists (NOW) and Field Hall Gallery partnered to present an immersive journey through the world of watercolor art. “Watercolor: From Studio to Gallery,” showcased a vibrant display of unique styles, techniques, and subjects and inviting visitors to take a glimpse behind the brushstrokes through studio vignettes. The exhibit also featured works from the late Pat Donlin, a dedicated artist and arts patron whose early investment in Field Hall helped create the very space where the exhibit will take place.
“Art is the piece of ourselves that we leave behind,” said Kayla Oakes, Director of Education & Artistic Engagement at Field Hall. “Art is our legacy, as is the community we’ve built throughout our lives. It’s very special for us to celebrate Pat’s legacy in this way.”
NOW is a vibrant community that fosters friendship, learning, and inspiration through the joys and challenges of watercolor painting. NOW supports artists at all levels in developing their talents and skills in a nurturing environment. Follow NOW on Facebook @northolympicwatercolorists for updates and more information.
“Watercolor is exciting, spontaneous, and luminous,” said Kristi Kaiser, artist and NOW representative. “Come see for yourself. We welcome all watercolorists to come paint with us.”
Artists featured: Kristi Kaiser, Mary Hughes, Shirley Rudolf, Marilyn Hiestand, Janet Flatley, Melissa Doyle, Katie Carlson, Annette Clem, Karen Lavender Peterson, Dee Margeson, Lyn Conlan, Beverly Beighle, Suzanne Rescigna, Georgianna Seko, Kristin Warner, Barb Diekfuss, Shing Ledgerwood, Connie Drysdale, Shannon Goose, and Betsy Robins.
Art quilts, mixed-media collages, jewelry, wearable art, textile sculptures, and the hand-woven and hand-felted items were among the 70-plus pieces displayed by 28 Olympic and Kitsap peninsula artists in “Colors of Nature.”Created by Peninsula Fiber Artists members with flax, cotton, wool, silk, beads and paper using eco-printing, custom fabric designs, hand-dyed fabric and embroidery, “Colors of Nature” celebrated fiber art in all forms.
Artists featured: Evette Allerdings, MarySue French, Barbara Houshmand, Michelle Johnson, Merrie Jo Schroeder, Lora Armstrong, Kathie Cook, Lisa Fagerlund, Lynn Gilles, Susan Melka, Marla Varner, Leslie Dickinson, Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry, Sue Gale, Gail Haines, Pat Herkal, Kindy Kemp, Cynthia LeRouge, Debra E. Olson, Cathie Wier, Erica Iseminger, Larkin Van Horn, Jeri Auty, Lori Goddard, Donna Moore, Terri Wolf, Donna Dowdney. This exhibit was curated by Peninsula Fiber Artists.
A Different Lens celebrates the rich tapestry of the world around us and the human experience through the lenses of five distinct photographers. With virtuosic skill, each artist offers a unique perspective to capture precious fleeting moments. Through these lenses, you are invited to engage in a visual conversation on how we collectively perceive and experience the world. This collection intends to inspire dialogue, introspection, and appreciation for the shared beauty and narratives that define our interconnectedness.
Artists featured: Alex Bodi Hallett, Amy McIntyre, Keith Ross, Ernst-Ulrich Schäfer, and Charlotte Watts. This exhibit has been curated by Steve Raider-Ginsburg and Kayla Oakes, Field Arts & Events Hall.
Impressions: an exhibition that celebrates the beauty and diversity of human experience through the artistry of printmaking. This curated collection unites printmakers with unique perspectives and diverse cultural backgrounds that contribute to their unique stories and experiences, rooted in their heritage and intimately intertwined with the natural world.
Artists Featured: Thomas Connery, Monica Gutierrez-Quarto, Cody Hagen, Erika Harada, Nikki Jabbora-Barber, and Eileen Jimenez
Curator: Lindsey Shepherd
Photography: Nora Pitaro
In the spirit of collaboration, friendship, and education, the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and Field Arts & Events Hall partnered to produce the very first show held in the new gallery at Field Hall. The show, titled “sčáy ʔaʔ cə nəxʷsƛ̕áy̕əm ʔay̕c̕ɬtáyŋxʷ” or “Creations by the Klallam People” showcased nəxʷsƛ̕áy̕əm artists from the Lower Elwha Klallam, Jamestown S’Klallam, and Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribes.
Featured Artists: Lower Elwha artists Izzabella Bowen, Alfred Charles, Alfred Charles Jr., Darrell Charles Jr., Steven Charles, Dale Clark, Floyd Cooke, Jim Cooke, Roger Fernandes, Shawnee Joy Francis, Vicki Trudeau-Charles, Jamie Valadez, Steve Valadez, Sam White and Linda Wiechman; Jamestown S’Klallam artists Julia F. Grinnell-Borde, Dusty Humphry, Kissandra Johnson, Terry V. Johnson, Celeste Kardonsky-Dybeck and Rosie Zwanziger; and Port Gamble artists Angelina Sosa-Ives and Kelly Sullivan.
Photography: Nora Pitaro, Stacy Graves
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The Waterfront Coffee Bar at Field Hall will also be closed on Saturday, November 30th.
The Estill & Reba Cornett Box Office and Field Hall Gallery will be open on Saturday, November 30th from 10AM – 2PM for Small Business Saturday.
Special discounts and holiday treats available in person on November 30th.
