Current Exhibitions

Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight

June 26, 2025–January 4, 2026

Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight is an immersive exhibition that tells the Tlingit story of Raven and his transformation of the world. Featuring works from internationally acclaimed artist Preston Singletary (Tlingit American, b. 1963), the exhibition will take visitors on a multisensory odyssey through the transformation of darkness into light, brought to life through narration, original music, coastal Pacific Northwest soundscapes, and stunning projected images.

^{Preston Singletary (American Tlingit, born 1963). White Raven, 2017. Blown, hot-sculpted and sand-carved glass; steel stand; 18½ x 7 x 9 in. Courtesy of the artist. Photo by Russell Johnson.}

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Fire: Rebirth and Resilience

April 5 – September 28, 2025

Fires have long been symbols of both devastation and renewal, shaping the landscape of the west throughout history. In 1889 a catastrophic fire ripped through Spokane destroying much of the downtown core and business district and making national headlines. Today, regional fires reshape communities, affect individuals in lasting ways, and force us to think about how we live within our own changing landscapes. This exhibition explores historic and contemporary regional fires, illustrating how destruction can be a catalyst for rebirth and resilience.

^{Image: Ruins of the Hyde Block the morning after the Great Fire (detail), August 5, 1889. Photograph printed by the Minneapolis Art Studio in Seattle, Washington. Photographer unknown. Gift of Durant I. Morrison, 1950, Joel E. Ferris Archives and Research Library, Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (L89.108).}

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Alan G. McNiel: Birds on Holiday

July5-August 31, 2025

Artist Reception: Wednesday, July 30, 5-8 pm, MAC After Hours

Birds on Holiday is a collection of paintings by Montana artist Alan McNiel. The artist’s appreciation of nature and playful observations are evident in every piece, inviting us to consider our own lives in this world that we share with our avian friends.

Alan has been an independent studio artist for more than 40 years, exhibiting in galleries, museums, and auctions throughout the West. He is an alumnus of Colorado State University and the University of Montana.

His work is included in the collections of Juniper Capital, Montana State University, University of Montana School of Law, the City of Seattle, and University of Washington Medical Center.

^{Alan McNiel, Conversation, oil on canvas over panel. Photo courtesy of the artist.}