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
Exhibit Run Dates: January 11 to March 27, 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.
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.
Oregon Archaeology Celebrations: Invitations to the Past.
April 1 to May 29, 2010
Oregon Archaeology Celebration Exhibit Coming to WCM!
by Cathy Poetschat, Oregon Archaeology Celebration
Oregon Archaeology Celebration (OAC) is Oregon's archaeology month that is held every October with activities all over the state. Since 1994 the OAC committee has designed a unique poster every year for the celebration that features an aspect of Oregon archaeology, and provides information about how to get a calendar of events.
In 2008 the OAC committee created an exhibit called "OREGON ARCHAEOLOGY CELEBRATIONS: INVITATIONS TO THE PAST" to bring attention to archaeology in Oregon. The exhibit features the nicely framed annual posters and describes their themes, such as preservation of ship wrecks and shell middens, technologies through time, archaeological evidence of climate change, volunteers in archaeology, Fort Rock Cave, the Oregon Trail, and Champoeg. A new poster is added every year. The exhibits goals are to show that Oregon has a rich archaeological past worth supporting and protecting, and that the public is invited to activities celebrating Oregon archaeology every October.
So far the exhibit has been seen at the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria, the High Desert Museum in Bend, the Newberg Library, Tamastslikt Cultural Institute in Pendleton, and OMSI in Portland. DURING APRIL AND MAY IT WILL BE AT THE WASHINGTON COUNTY MUSEUM, then move to the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians "Seven Feathers" Casino in Canyonville this June through August. That completes its' second year of being shown, and will continue to move on from there.
For more information about the Oregon Archaeology Celebration, or suggestions of other locations where the exhibit could be shown, please contact Cathy Poetschat at poetschat@msn.com.
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>>
1853 Old 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.
