2020-2021 Exhibition Season

October 5th – December 11th, 2020

Futures Rising is not just an exhibition; it's a celebration—a celebration of Black artists in the vibrant Olympia community. Curated by the visionary Thresea "Momma Tee" Yost, this showcase unveils the power, passion, and promise of Black artistic expression. From the bold strokes of paint to the intricate dance of light and shadow, each piece resonates with stories untold and dreams yet to unfold. Through diverse mediums and perspectives, these artists invite you to explore the intersections of heritage and innovation, tradition and evolution.

January 4 – February 5, 2021
Live Streamed Receptions and Virtual Online Bidding
The Fine Art Postcard Exhibition is an annual event that brings the local creative community together under one theme. The 2021 theme is “LEAVE NO TRACE”. Postcard sized original artworks, created by artists of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, will be sold through silent auction. Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit The Gallery. All are invited to join the creative celebration!
Image: Lori Heckman | Viewer's Choice Award 2020

February 15 – March 19, 2021

CLOSER presents the artistic endeavors of Sandra Bocas, Travis Johnson, and Rene Westbrook, shining a spotlight on their contributions to the 2020 Futures Rising exhibition. Through a dynamic interplay of photographs, collage, and paintings, these three artists delve into thought-provoking dialogues concerning color prejudice, hegemony, and the enigmatic facets of life.

Image: Rene Westbrook | Swing Life

March 29 – April 30, 2021
Award winning artists from the 2020 Southwest Washington Juried Exhibition, selected by juror June Sekiguchi, are invited back to show new work in this group exhibition. Participating artists include, Marilyn Bedford, Ron Hinton, Hart James, and John Korvell.
Image: Ron Hinton | Endgame

May 10 – May 14, 2021
SPSCC art students, led by Olympia based artist China Faith Star, will collaborate with Sean Barnes’ Beginning Drawing students to explore form, content and the environment working with discarded materials and the drawing process. Students will experience all aspects of a collaborative project, including planning, production, installation, and presentation that culminates in an exhibition of the work in The Gallery.

Image: Student Artwork

June 1 – June 24, 2021
South Puget Sound Community College’s art faculty selects outstanding work created by students in studio art classes during the 2020-21 year. Works include ceramics, drawing, painting, printmaking, digital photography, mixed-media, 2D and 3D design exercises, and sculpture. A continuous slide show of student work is also included in the exhibition.
Image: 2020 Poster Award | Stag Watson | Transmasculine Angel Figure

July 12 – August 22, 2021
The Southwest Washington Juried Exhibition is organized by The Leonor R. Fuller Gallery at the Kenneth J Minnaert Center for the Arts on the campus of South Puget Sound Community College. Artists working in all media and residing in Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Thurston, or Wahkiakum counties are invited to submit an entry for consideration.
Image: 2020 Artist's Choice Award | Jay Shepard | Serendipity| Acrylic paint, lacquer, maple wood | 9 1/4' X 4 1/2"