Winter Exhibition: Muckleshoot: Alive and Strong
Exhibition Dates: January 17 - April 23, 2024.
The Postmark Center for the Arts is proud to present ”Muckleshoot: Alive & Strong,” a group exhibition featuring artists from the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. The Postmark Gallery and Vault Gallery will be filled with artwork in a variety of mediums, sizes, and themes by a variety of incredibly talented artists from January 17 through the spring.
Featured artists include: Isiah Corwin, Sam Obrovac, Kim Saladin, Tyson Simmons, Joyce Starr, Donny Stevenson, Keith Stevenson, and Gail White Eagle.
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Introduction to Coast Salish Wool Spinning: Demonstration by Gail White Eagle
Thursday, March 7th
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave
Join the Postmark in welcoming Muckleshoot weaver Gail White Eagle for an introduction to Coast Salish wool spinning. In this pop-up White Eagle will demonstrate the process from washing mountain goat hair, to prepping it, and finally spinning the wool on a traditional Coast Salish Spindle Whorl. Visitors will be able to ask questions and have the opportunity to gain hands on familiarity with the materials.
Ages: ALL
FREE
Instructor: Gail White Eagle
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Introduction to Coast Salish Weaving: Demonstration by Gail White Eagle
Saturday, March 9th
12:00PM - 4:00PM
Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave
Muckleshoot weaver Gail White Eagle will be at the Postmark Center for the Arts for an introductory demonstration to Coast Salish weaving. In this event White Eagle will show the process of starting a weave to final product (through examples and active working time). Visitors will be able to ask questions and have the opportunity to gain hands on familiarity with the materials.
Ages: ALL
FREE
Instructor: Gail White Eagle
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Introduction to Muckleshoot Carving: Demonstration by Sam Obrovac
Thursday, March 28th
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave
Join the Postmark in welcoming Muckleshoot Carvers for a demonstration in Muckleshoot carving. In this pop-up, artist Sam Obrovac will introduce traditional tools and processes in wood carving. Visitors will be able to ask questions and observe.
Ages: ALL
FREE
Instructor: Sam Obrovac
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Muckleshoot Studio Tour
Saturday, March 30
Times:
11:45AM - 1:00PM
12:45PM - 2:00PM
MEET AT:
Postmark Center for the Arts | 20 Auburn Ave
Sam Obrovac, featured artist in Postmark Center for the Arts’ gallery exhibition “Muckleshoot: Alive & Strong” will be touring two groups through the Muckleshoot Carver Studio. Meet Auburn City Staff at the Postmark Center for the Arts and carpool to the Muckleshoot Studio to get an insider look at the artistic space processes of the Muckleshoot Studio artists.
Two groups will visit the studio for a period of 45 minutes, with the opportunity to ask questions and observe.
Ages: 16+
Fee: $5 (Youth Scholarship Opportunity available upon request. Please email ahyde@auburnwa.gov)
Instructor: Sam Obrovac
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 A Closing Reception for the Muckleshoot: Alive & Strong gallery exhibition will take place on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 5:00 - 6:30PM.
Come and view the closing of a wonderful exhibition, engage with the artists, and enjoy light snacks!
Postmark Gallery Hours
Wednesdays 12-4pm | Thursdays 12-6pm | Fridays 12-4pm
The City of Auburn offers a variety of cultural arts programming for performing arts, visual arts, public art, special events and more!
Check out auburnwa.gov/arts for a full list of programming.
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Postmark Center for the Arts
20 Auburn Ave. | Auburn, WA 98002
auburnwa.gov/postmark
City of Auburn Arts Division
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