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Postmark Center for the Arts is closed on January 1.
Thank you!
Poets at the Postmark
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | 6:30 - 8PM
All Ages | FREE
@ Postmark Center for the Arts.
Come to our monthly Postmark Poetry Nights! Doors open at 6:00PM, poetry starts at 6:30PM. Arrive early to peruse artwork by local artists, bring a poem to share during the open mic, and bring a poetry book to swap at our book exchange!
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Poet Kendra Smith will introduce our featured poet James Rodgers, former Poet Laureate of Auburn and Poets at the Postmark emcee!
James Rodgers is a prolific poet, living in Pacific, WA for more than two decades, and has been in the Pacific Northwest his entire life, except for vacations. While James prefers humor, he writes all kinds of poetry, with a focus on music, humor, kids, travel, and so much more, along with many song lyrics waiting to have music attached to them. James has three self-published chapbooks, and has had poems published by Prism Magazine, Ha!, Poets of the Kent Canterbury Faire, Fly By Night Press, WPA Members Anthology, Wrist, Raven Chronicles, Washington English Journal, and over 30 more. James’ first full book of poetry, They Were Called Records, Kids was released by MoonPath Press in 2018. He is usually found as the emcee at this very reading series, or scribbling away over in a corner.
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Postmark Second Saturdays
Saturday, January 10, 2025 | 12 - 4PM
FREE | ALL AGES
Visit Postmark Center for the Arts for an activity with UNFINISHED BUSINESS artist Teruko Nimura! Inspired by Japanese folklore, Teruko will host an activity that blends themes from Japanese folktales and her mobile artwork here at Postmark Center for the Arts.
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Made possible by the Kiwanis Club of Auburn!
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS Closing Reception
Wednesday, January 21 | 4:30 - 6PM
FREE | ALL AGES
Visit Postmark Center for the Arts for the closing reception of UNFINISHED BUSINESS! Learn about the exhibition's unique premise, chat with the artists and curator, and enjoy light snacks!
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Pottery - Dishware set edition
Beginners and those who have taken a pottery class are welcome. In this 6-week Class, you'll learn the basics of working with clay while creating a beautiful and functional morning tableware set. Projects include mid-size plates (7~8"), cereal bowls (4~6"), fruit /yogurt bowls (3~4"), and mugs (10~12 oz). You'll explore hand building techniques and apply finishing touches using the potter's wheel. All pieces will be food-safe, microwave, and dishwasher-friendly. With guidance and room for creativity, you'll design and craft your own personalized set-perfect for enjoying your next homemade breakfast.
Dates: This is a six-session course occurring on January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and February 5th and 12th | 6 - 7:30PM
Ages: 12+
Fee: $292 Res/$365 Non-Res
Instructor: Bryan Ohno
Register now!
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Beginner Linocut T-Shirt & Fabric Printing
Learn how to print linocuts onto t-shirts and fabrics! In this 1-day beginner workshop we’ll go over the basics of Linocut printing onto fabric. From creating a simple image, transferring it to a linoleum block, carving, inking, and then printing. Come with an image you’d like to turn into a linocut, or create one in the class. You can bring your own shirts or fabrics to print on, or some will be available to purchase from the instructor for $5. Beginners of all levels welcome!
Date: Saturday, January 10 | 12 - 4PM
Ages: 18+
Fee: $65/$81 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Patrick Connelly
Register now!
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Cookie Decorating - Birthday
Who doesn’t enjoy a delicious birthday cookie? Cookie decorating classes are a fun, hands-on way to learn piping, flooding, and other decorating techniques while creating seasonal designs. Each class is beginner-friendly and includes step-by-step instruction, all supplies, cookies to take home, and a chance to win a door prize! Minors must be accompanied by adults and will be using their own decorating kit.
Date: Friday, January 16 | 5:30 - 6:30PM
Ages: 8+
Fee: $60/$75 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Mary Ann Lewandowski
Register now!
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Jump into Screen Print: Birthday Cards
Learn to screen print in a day! Make birthday cards for your friends and family! This beginner-friendly course will teach students the basics of printing with a screen and a squeegee without the stress of needing to know how to draw or how to prepare screens. Students can choose from pre-drawn, ready-to-print screens with a variety of birthday text and imagery and simply get down to the fun part—printing! Students will leave this one-evening class with a set of 6 hand printed cards on heavyweight cardstock, ready to be mailed and gifted to loved ones. No prior screen printing or art experience required.
Date: Friday, January 23 | 5:30 - 7:30PM
Ages: 16+
Fee: $20 Resident / $35 Non-Resident
Instructor: Jessamyn Irvine
Register Now!
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Mindful Art: Let it Be
Discover the joy of creating art in a space that encourages play, curiosity, and self-expression. Research shows that just 45 minutes of making art can lower stress levels by 25%—and you don’t need any prior art experience to enjoy the benefits. In this mindful art workshop, you’ll be gently guided through art exercises that weave together creativity and reflection. As you play with color, texture, and the theme “let be,” you’ll create a meaningful abstract piece that feels personal and meaningful. You’ll also take home tools and inspiration to continue your mindful art practice long after the workshop ends. Come as you are—leave feeling lighter, inspired, and renewed. No experience necessary, all materials provided.
Date: Friday, January 30 | 1:30 - 4PM
Ages: 16+
Fee: $50/$63 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Holly Pennington
Register now!
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Ukulele for Adults
Ukulele is a fantastic intro instrument! It’s a wonderful option for anyone wanting to have some fun making music. In this class you can expect to learn the basics of the ukulele, some popular songs, chord reading, and how to play as a group. Students should plan to bring their own ukulele (soprano or concert size) if possible. All course materials will be provided during classes.
Dates: This is a four-session course occurring on February 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th | 5:30 - 6:30PM
Ages: 18+
Fee: $70/$88 Resident/Non-Res
Instructor: Allison Preisinger
Register now!
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Postmark Gallery
Postmark Center for the Arts, 20 Auburn Ave
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Exhibition dates: Through January 21, 2026
Closing reception: Wednesday, January 21 | 4:30 - 6PM
UNFINISHED BUSINESS presents a unique challenge to members of Parallax Arts Collective, CLUSTER, and allied individuals: to engage creatively with the incomplete. Every artist has unfinished works in their studio or a collection of raw materials—pieces whose potential remains unrealized. This project invites members to freely give unfinished art or materials to fellow artists, who in turn will respond by creating new artwork inspired by what they receive.
Participation in UNFINISHED BUSINESS requires a spirit of openness and collaboration. Artists must be willing to both give and accept materials freely, without reservation or expectation regarding their use. The emphasis is on trust, transformation, and the generative potential of creative exchange.
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Art on Main Gallery
East Main St between N Division St and Auburn Ave
Windowfront viewable streetside 24/7
Nikita Mehta
Exhibition Dates: October 18 - January 5, 2025
“Everything is Finite” explores the idea of existence and the nature of time. The clocks speak to the limits of a journey, the mirrors return your image as a reminder that you are also part of that same reality, and the photographs of nature show how the same cycles shape the world around us. A sheer fabric hangs between them, acting as a veil that represents the distractions and shifting perceptions that can sometimes blur our awareness and pull us away from what’s important. Together, these elements invite us to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most, because everything is finite.” -Nikita Mehta
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Art on Main Gallery
East Main St between N Division St and Auburn Ave
Windowfront viewable streetside 24/7
Kyle Ocean
Exhibition Dates: January 16 - April 6, 2026
We are eager to host a new artist at the Art on Main Gallery, Kyle Ocean!
Kyle Ocean is a sculpture artist residing in western Washington whose work is concept-driven and centered around geographical exploration and public involvement. His sculptural work utilizes the graphic language of his printmaking and drawing, translating that language into equally expressive three-dimensional form. Much of Kyle’s work is site-specific and centers around how the work will add to the space that it occupies, with the end goal to be bringing the natural world into our concrete city-scapes.
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Vault Gallery
Postmark Center for the Arts, 20 Auburn Ave
Gallery viewable during Postmark open hours
Rachel Barnes
Exhibition Dates: October 13 - January 5, 2025
Driven by a fascination with the emotional resonance of color and the narrative potential of texture, Barnes explores themes ranging from dream symbolism and fantastical realms to the untranslatable nuances of language. Her collections often reflect a curiosity about the invisible or overlooked—transforming abstract concepts into tangible, touchable forms.
Barnes’s artistic mission is to weave color and texture into the fabric of daily life, fostering creativity, sparking connection, and embracing the beautiful chaos of shared human experience.
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Vault Gallery
Postmark Center for the Arts, 20 Auburn Ave
Gallery viewable during Postmark open hours
Kelly Haejung Paik
Exhibition Dates: January 16 - April 6, 2026
We are excited to host a new artist at the Vault Gallery, Kelly Haejung Paik!
"My work explores cultural memory, identity, and transformation through abstraction, dimensional relief, and installation. As a Korean American artist, I draw from traditional Korean vases and cultural artifacts—reinterpreting their forms, colors, and symbolism through contemporary abstraction. Korean vessels and artifacts carry layered meaning: they are objects of daily life, repositories of cultural history, and symbols of continuity across generations. I approach them as both cultural icons and metaphors—luminous forms that embody balance, fragility, and resilience." -Kelly Haejung Paik
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Community Center Gallery
Auburn Community & Event Center
910 9th St SE
Rachel Wold
Exhibition Dates: November 6 - January 8, 2026
Rachel Wold is an abstract artist based in Seattle. She grew up drawing, painting, and exploring the Pacific Northwest and finds solace and inspiration in nature. Although prolific early in life, Rachel fell out of a creative lifestyle in her mid-twenties after pursuing degrees and a career in science.
After suffering first a miscarriage, then postpartum depression after her second was born, she picked up an old sketchbook in search of emotional relief. Putting pen to paper again after a decade hiatus reignited her creative passion. She now makes time for her art practice around her fulfilling work and raising two small children.
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Community Center Gallery
Auburn Community & Event Center
910 9th St SE
Contemporary Quilt Art Association
Rhythm and Rhyme: The Climate in Which We Live
Exhibition Dates: January 8 - March 12, 2026
We are excited to introduce a new group exhibition titled Rhythm and Rhyme: The Climate in Which We Live by Contemporary Quilt Art Association!
"Contemporary Quilt Art Association is a group of Washington fiber artists whose medium of choice is the art quilt. Members work in a variety of styles in both two and three dimensions, exploring innovative methods of surface design and construction, including hand dyeing, painting and printing on fabric, digital imagery, and use of unconventional and/or recycled materials. Work that has been layered and stitched is the one common denominator. The artistic vision projected in our work is likewise varied. Each of the examples in this application represents the work of a different artist. The pieces exhibited in all our shows have been carefully selected by a CQA jury to ensure a high quality of design and craftsmanship."
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Cheryl Sallee Gallery
Auburn Senior Center
808 Ninth St. SE
Senior Center Watercolor Group Show
Exhibition Dates: November 5 - January 7, 2026
With works ranging in subjects such as landscape, wildlife or abstract textural compositions, this annual exhibition features the artistic talents of Jo Anne Iwasaki’s Senior Center student artists.
JoAnne Iwasaki is a talented teacher who has been sharing her love of painting with students in Auburn for over 14 years. This group student exhibition showcases the talents of JoAnne’s painting students working in watercolor media featuring a variety of techniques and subjects.
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Cheryl Sallee Gallery
Auburn Senior Center
808 Ninth St. SE
Annette Stiers Jones
Exhibition Dates: January 7 - March 11, 2026
We are pleased to introduce Annette Stiers Jones as our new Cheryl Sallee Gallery artist!
"I am Annette Stiers Jones, a landscape photographer based in Washington’s Pacific Northwest. My journey began in childhood, when early encounters with a camera sparked a lasting fascination with art and storytelling. Today, I seek to capture the fleeting beauty of wild places—sunsets igniting alpine peaks, wildflowers glowing at golden hour, the Milky Way stretching across silent skies. Nature is ever-changing, sometimes subtly, sometimes suddenly, and each photograph preserves a moment that might otherwise be lost. Through my work, I hope to offer a sense of peace, strength, and wonder—an invitation to pause, reflect, and carry the serenity of the natural world into everyday life." -Annette Stiers Jones
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2025-26 Downtown Sculpture Gallery
Main Street, Auburn Downtown
On display through September 2026
The City of Auburn's Downtown Sculpture Gallery showcases outdoor sculptures of various sizes, types and mediums. Primarily located along Main Street, the sculpture gallery changes annually providing different artwork for Auburn residents to experience and enjoy.
Take a walk downtown or view the Downtown Sculpture Gallery webpage to tour the newly installed sculptures and vote for your favorite for the annual People's Choice Award!
Lights on! Stage set! BRAVO Performing Arts is launching into 2026! The City of Auburn is excited to present an incredible lineup of music, comedy, theater, and kids’ programming as part of BRAVO Performing Arts. Check out the full schedule at auburnwa.gov/theater.
Upcoming performances:
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Make & Mingle
Every Wednesday, 10AM - 12PM
Ages: Suggested 18+ | FREE
@ Postmark Center for the Arts.
Stop by for our Artist Open Studio! Come join us for a cup of coffee with whatever art project you might be working on! This is a free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to gather. You can talk with other artists, ask for feedback or critique from on-site staff if available, bring your sketchbook to work out ideas, or just quietly draw in the gallery or work on your art! All are welcome. No need to sign up or register, just drop in!
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Drop-In Drawing
Every Friday, 10AM - 12PM
Ages: Suggested 18+ | FREE
@ Postmark Center for the Arts.
Come stop by for our new Drop-In Drawing sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for artists and creatives to drop-in. Draw from a still life or the gallery, stay for whole two hours or only 10 minutes! Bring tools to either shade or color with, and your own sketchbook or drawing pad. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. No need to sign up or register, just drop in!
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Drop-In Painting with Amy Sie
Every Friday, 10AM - 12PM
Ages: Suggested 18+ | FREE
Instructor: Amy Sie
@ Postmark Center for the Arts.
Amy Sie is offering Drop-In Gongbi Painting sessions at the Postmark! A free, no-pressure environment for you to start a new painting or work on an old one. Please bring your own tools and materials. On-site help for critique/questions/advice. All are welcome. No need to sign up or register, just drop in!
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POSTMARK CENTER FOR THE ARTS
20 Auburn Avenue, Auburn, WA 98002
Postmark Center for the Arts will be closed January 1.
Gallery and Gift Shop Hours:
Wednesdays 12-4PM
Thursdays 12-6PM
Fridays 12-4PM
Second Saturdays 12-4PM
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Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation
253-931-3043 | www.auburnwa.gov/arts
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