Upcoming Exhibitions
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.
Photo: Sparks: Fire Prevention Rhymes and Stories, by Valine Hobbs, gift of the Ladies Benevolent Society (L84-48.7).
Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight
June 28, 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: Raven and the Box of Daylight is organized by Museum of Glass, Tacoma, Washington and Preston Singletary.
Preston Singletary (American Tlingit, born 1963). White Raven, 2017. Blown, hot-sculpted and sand-carved glass; steel stand; 18 ½ x 7 x 9 in. Courtesy of the artist. Photo by Russell Johnson.