Western Gallery
Darkness falls on Western’s campus and in the chill night air, there’s a new sound.
“Hello.”
Between the distant footsteps of late-night walkers and the crunch of leaves and whoosh of wings that comprise the usual evening soundtrack, you hear it. A strange voice, a layered,…
Museum educator Zoë Fejeran wouldn’t usually advise visitors to the Western Gallery to take off their shoes in the space, but barefoot Dance students moving through the Isamu Noguchi sculptures is one of her favorite moments in the gallery since she took on her role at the start of fall quarter…
“Dialog(s)” is a physical conversation. Community members are invited to initiate a connection with a seated individual by raising an eyebrow or a hand or wiggling their ears. “Dialog(s)” is part of “Emerging Suite,” a trio of community dance pieces conceived by Pam Kuntz, Artistic Director of…
The Western Gallery at Western Washington University will be hosting the exhibition “Nancy Holt, Between Heaven and Earth” from Jan. 13 through May 7. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
“Nancy Holt, Between Heaven and Earth” follows the career path that led Holt to “Stone…
Internationally acclaimed artist Fred Wilson will install two large glass chandelier sculptures created in collaboration with the Murano glass company in Venice inside the Viking Union this week.
Wilson is renowned for his interdisciplinary practice that challenges assumptions of history…
B. Western Washington University’s Outdoor Sculpture Tour
Art has a way of calming the mind and spirit, as does getting outside in the elements. Sunshine, rain or overcast skies compliment Bellingham’s outdoor sculpture…
After a limited viewing of exhibited work in spring of 2021, the Western Gallery on the campus of Western Washington University will fully re-open to the public on Oct. 7 with Anida Yoeu Ali’s exhibition and performance work, “The Red Chador: Genesis I.”
The gallery will…
For many out-of-towners, Western Washington University defines perceptions of Bellingham. It designates Bellingham as a “college town” and is alma mater to many public figures. However, Western’s collection of over 30 sculptures spreads influence nationwide.
For many out-of-towners, Western Washington University defines perceptions of Bellingham. It designates Bellingham as a “college town” and is alma mater to many public figures. However, Western’s collection of over 30 sculptures spreads influence nationwide.
The National Endowment for the Arts has approved an Art Works award of $25,000 to the Western Gallery for an exhibition of Isamu Noguchi’s skyviewing sculptures in spring 2021. More than $84 million in grants were awarded to more than 1,000 projects as part of the Arts Endowment’s…