Exhibitions
Explore our wide-range of current and upcoming exhibitions highlighting Northwest artists.
Explore the Cascadia Collection
Explore more than 1100 works of Northwest art spanning 1870 to 1970, from paintings and photographs to sculpture, design, and more.
What is the Cascadia Collection?
The collection includes paintings, prints, photographs, sculpture, and decorative arts from across the Northwest. The collection reflects the creativity and diversity of artists working in the region and preserves the stories, ideas, and artistic traditions that continue to shape the Northwest today.
Duell, Howard
Untitled [abstract forms] - c. 1958-60
Pape, Roselyn Buck
Untitled [Pier 59] - c 1915
Galen, William
Untitled [window still life] - 1966
Why 1870 to 1970?
This 100-year period represents a defining chapter in the cultural and artistic development of the Northwest.
By focusing on this period, Cascadia Art Museum has become a leading institution for the study and preservation of Northwest art history.
Building & Caring for the Collection
The Cascadia Collection continues to grow thoughtfully through acquisitions, promised gifts, and donations that strengthen the museum’s mission and expand the historical record of Northwest art.
Conservation and stewardship are essential to this work. Every artwork in the collection receives professional care to ensure it can continue to be studied, exhibited, and experienced for generations to come.
FAQs
Which artists are represented in the Cascadia Collection?
The collection includes painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers, and designers connected to the Northwest from 1870 to 1970. Examples of artists include Mark Tobey, Guy Anderson, Kenjiro Nomura, George Tsutakawa, Z. Vanessa Helder, and more.
Can I see the entire collection at once?
You can access a digital catalog of the Cascadia Collection here.
Are the artworks on display?
Not always. Because our exhibitions rotate regularly, some works may be in storage, conservation, or traveling exhibitions at different times throughout the year.
How can I support the collection?
Support from members, donors, and community partners helps fund acquisitions, conservation, exhibitions, publications, and ongoing collection care.
