Mission
The Leonor R. Fuller Gallery at the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts fosters transformative education and community connections through engaging and challenging exhibitions and programming.
Opening reception: Friday, September 19, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
The Leonor R. Fuller Gallery proudly presents new work from South Puget Sound Community College art faculty and staff: Sean Barnes, Joe Batt, Liza Brenner, John Brooks, Rob Cloughley, Jennifer Emswiler, Michael Gray, Jessica Lenderman, Edgar Smith, Bruce Thompson, and Crisha Yantis.
Image: Crisha Yantis | Level Playing Field | Clay and Metal | 28" x 36" x 6"
Native American Art Exhibition: A Retrospective Honoring Philip Red Eagle
November 3 - December 12, 2025
Opening Reception: Friday, November 7, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.
The Leonor R. Fuller Gallery and SPSCC are honored to present “A Life in Service: A Retrospective of Philip H. Red Eagle”, a landmark exhibition celebrating the life, legacy, and creative force of one of the Salish communities most impactful indigenous voices. Philip Red Eagle is a Vietnam Veteran, visual artist, author, activist, and canoe carver whose work and dedication to service in the military, indigenous community, and the arts span over 50 years. This comprehensive retrospective brings together writings, photographs, carvings, and archival materials that reflect Red Eagle’s unwavering commitment to cultural preservation, indigenous sovereignty, and artistic exploration.
Red Eagle is of Dakota and Puget Sound Salish heritage and the first recipient of Washington State Arts Commission’s Tribal Arts and Heritage Award. He is the originator and co-founder of The Raven Chronicles and has been an active participant in Canoe Nations and Tribal Canoe Journeys since inception. Red Eagles’ poetry, fiction, essays and reviews appear in Art Access, Encyclopedia of North American Indians, Humanities Today, Nobody’s Orphan Child (Anthology), Northwest Ethnic News, The Raven Chronicles, Red Ink, and Seattle Arts Commission Newsletter – Diverse Views Guest Editor Series-1990. His photos have appeared in American Indian Art Magazine, Air Cal Magazine, Northwest Ethnic News, The Raven Chronicles, The Seattle Post Intelligencer, The Seattle Times, and the Tacoma News Tribune, as well as several gallery exhibits across the country.
Image: Philip Red Eagle | South China Sea | Photograph
January 5 – February 6, 2026
ENTRIES DUE DECEMBER 12, 2025
Fine Art Postcard Exhibition is an annual event that brings the local creative community together under one theme. The 2026 theme is “Out of Order”. Postcard sized original artworks, created by artists of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, will be sold through silent auction. All are invited to join the creative celebration! Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit The Gallery.
February 23 – March 20, 2026
Opening reception: Friday, February 27, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
SPSCC art students, led by a visiting artist, will participate in a multi-session workshop that culminates in an exhibition of the work in The Gallery. Students will experience all aspects of a collaborative project, including planning, production, installation, and presentation.
The Leonor R. Fuller Gallery at The Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts fosters transformative education and community connections through engaging and challenging exhibitions and programming.
About
The Leonor R. Fuller Gallery is 1,200 square feet in size. The walls are white and made of drywall backed with 3/4-inch plywood. There is an 11-1/2 foot high Unistrut grid system with track lighting throughout, and the gallery is wired for media art.
