MOHAI Exhibition Recap

Our centennial year afforded us the unique opportunity to work with the Museum of History and Industry to create an exhibition celebrating the work of the Junior League of Seattle’s last century. Opening night for the MOHAI exhibition, an estimated 350 attended to unveil the exhibit celebrating the 100 years of JLS at MOHAI, a curated exhibit showcasing not only the long history and impact of JLS but also a sample of pieces from the NW Art Collection. This exhibition was a unique opportunity for members of our organization to experience the Northwest Art Collection, which is not often available to the public due to its primary function as a traveling art museum for students in King County. Our members thoroughly enjoyed this exhibition, and we are grateful for another chance to connect with our community and share our impact.

Two of our sustaining members were at the museum for a very sweet moment. Two children recognized the art from when it had traveled to their school and were so excited that they began giving a tour to their caregivers and talking about the art. There were many experiences like this throughout the exhibition, but this example highlights the impact of JLS arts education on King County students. The art will be traveling again for the 2024-25 school year and still has some available sessions for registration that are available here. Look for Northwest Art to pop up in public again at the Seattle Art Fair from July 25th to the 28th. You can get your tickets here for another chance to view our collection!