Exhibits
Extraordinary Small Fine Art Prints From Around the World
JoAnn Pari-Mueller shares her collection of over 230 ex libris at the Washington County Museum
January - March, 2010
Ex libris/bookplates, miniature jewels of the fine art prints family, have been popular since books became readily available in the late 1400's.
An art form not as well known in the U.S., they are immensely popular in many parts of the world.
At once intriguing and entertaining, they showcase a wide range of subject matter. As a global art form, international artists respond to the owners, or patrons who commission ex libris, with unbridled creativity and exceptional skill level.
This comprehensive exhibit takes a look at the history of ex libris and the predominant techniques used to create them. In addition, it highlights several popular topics, artists and famous collectors, as well as delving into some of the intricacies that make ex libris unique and fascinating to their collectors.
There will also be a free raffle to win one of the bookplate prints selected by collector JoAnn Pari-Mueller.
JoAnn Pari-Mueller will also be the museum's guest speaker for our Crossroads Lecture February 17, 2010 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Washington County Museum.
Exhibit Run Dates: January 11th-March 31st 2010
This Kalapuya Land
We are pleased to announce that our popular This Kalapuya Land traveling exhibit has landed at the Washington County Museum. The full exhibit with artifacts officially opened this summer and will run through May 31, 2010.
This Kalapuya Land chronicles the lives and culture of Native Americans living in the Willamette Valley. It explains detailed aspects of Kalapuya life including food, clothing, housing, and trading practices. Important events in tribal history such as treaties with the American Government, removal to the Grand Ronde Reservation, tribal Termination and Restoration are also illustrated. Learn more about the Kalapuya»
Print Arts Northwest Gallery Monthly Exhibitions
Washington County Museum is proud to host changing monthly exhibitions of contemporary prints in the museum's new Print Arts Northwest gallery.
Join us each month for PAN Third Thursday opening parties, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
For more information about Print Arts Northwest, and the artists on display in these new exhibitions, please visit their website.
Washington County in a Nutshell
Our popular Washington County in a Nutshell exhibit has moved into the Collins Gallery. We are excited to be able to present an expanded and updated exhibition highlighting the history of Washington County from the Native Americans and early explorers up through the high-tech industry today. Read More>>
Log Jail
Also at the museum, visitors will find the fully restored original 1853 Washington County Log Jail building.
The 1853 Washington County log jail building has been moved out of the Collins Gallery in the museum and onto the concrete pad outside. This will allow for more exhibit opportunities in our gallery. It will also increase the visibility of this historic building that has been under our stewardship since 2002. Read an article about the jail»
Changing Collectors Cabinet Display
The Museum's popular Collector's Cabinet changes 6 times per year and features the private collections of members of the local community. Read More>>
Do you have an interesting display of antiques, family treasure or oddities? Let us know! We might feature your collection in our Cabinet.
