Pacific Northwest Perspectives: Creations by Northwest Designer Craftartists
Presented by FASTSIGNS North Seattle
The exhibit is free to explore, and is on display at the Lynnwood Event Center from July 7 – December 12, 2025.
Exhibit hours: 9am-4pm M-F, or on evenings and weekends when the building is open for events.
Occasionally our venue will be closed during these hours for a private event.
Please call 425-778-7155 to verify the exhibit is open before coming in!
Our signature “Meet the Artists” event for this exhibit will be on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 6-8pm.
RSVP here! https://www.eventcreate.com/e/meet-the-artists-fall2025
About the Exhibit
Spanning a stunning array of mediums, Pacific Northwest Perspectives highlights the vibrant creativity and diversity of fine craft in the region. Visitors can expect to see works in carved wood, stoneware, Icelandic wool, terracotta, watercolor, crochet fiber, kiln-formed glass, basketry willows, recycled plastic, soldered found tin, and more. All pieces on display will be available for purchase.
Pacific Northwest Perspectives is presented in partnership with Northwest Designer Craftartists, a nonprofit organization established in 1964 to promote excellence in fine craft and to foster public appreciation of functional and decorative art. NWDC artists represent a broad swath of the region – including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska – and work professionally in mediums such as clay, wood, metal, fiber, glass and mixed media.
FASTSIGNS of North Seattle is the proud sponsor of this exhibit.
The artists displaying their work for this exhibit are:
Noble Golden, Denise Snyder, Steven Jensen, Francie Allen, Barbara De Pirro, Larry Halvorsen, Joyce Hayes, Barbara J. Matthews, Liza E. Halvorsen, Suze Woolf, Danielle Bodine, Gabriela Nirino, Bonni Brooks, Claire Renaut, Lynne Rigby, Kathy Ross, Dorothy McGuinness, Bella Yongok Kim, Julie Sevilla Drake, Barbara Nepom, Mark Ditzler, Priscilla Cypiot, Katherine Lewis, Nancy Loorem Adams, and Cheryl Kamera.
Press Release:
The Lynnwood Event Center at The District Presents:
“Pacific Northwest Perspectives”
Featuring Works from Northwest Designer Craftartists
Lynnwood, WA — The Lynnwood Event Center at The District is proud to announce the opening of its latest art exhibit, Pacific Northwest Perspectives, a collection showcasing the imaginative work of 25 members of Northwest Designer Craftartists (NWDC). The exhibit opens Monday, July 7, 2025 and will be on display through December 12, 2025.
Spanning a stunning array of mediums, Pacific Northwest Perspectives highlights the vibrant creativity and diversity of fine craft in the region. Visitors can expect to see works in carved wood, stoneware, Icelandic wool, terracotta, watercolor, crochet fiber, kiln-formed glass, basketry willows, recycled plastic, soldered found tin, and more. All pieces on display will be available for purchase.
“This exhibit is a breathtaking celebration of craftsmanship and innovation,” said Mary Adams, Art Curator for the Lynnwood Event Center. “Each artist offers a unique lens on the natural beauty and cultural textures of the Pacific Northwest. We’re honored to share their work with our community.”
Pacific Northwest Perspectives is presented in partnership with Northwest Designer Craftartists, a nonprofit organization established in 1954 to promote excellence in fine craft and to foster public appreciation of functional and decorative art. NWDC artists represent a broad swath of the region— including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska—and work professionally in mediums such as clay, wood, metal, fiber, glass, and mixed media.
The artists displaying their work for this exhibit are: Noble Golden, Denise Snyder, Steven Jensen, Francie Allen, Barbara De Pirro, Larry Halvorsen, Joyce Hayes, Barbara J. Matthews, Liza E. Halvorsen, Suze Woolf, Danielle Bodine, Gabriela Nirino, Bonni Brooks, Claire Renaut, Lynne Rigby, Kathy Ross, Dorothy McGuinness, Bella Yongok Kim, Julie Sevilla Drake, Barbara Nepom, Mark Ditzler, Priscilla Cypiot, Katherine Lewis, Nancy Loorem Adams, and Cheryl Kamera.
FASTSIGNS of North Seattle is the proud sponsor of this exhibit.
The public is invited to explore the exhibit free of charge during the Event Center’s normal business hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and select weekends when the building is open for special events.
A Meet the Artists Reception will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 (additional details to be announced).
For more information about the Lynnwood Event Center or upcoming exhibits, visit www.LynnwoodEventCenter.com.
About Lynnwood Event Center
The Lynnwood Event Center is a premiere event venue located 15 miles north of downtown Seattle. The $31 million facility, which opened in 2005, is owned by the Lynnwood Public Facilities District (now known as The District), and operated by Oak View Group. With 34,000 square feet of flexible space that can accommodate large meetings, weddings, galas, seminars, corporate gatherings, auctions, product launches and private parties of up to 700, the Lynnwood Event Center is dedicated to creating authentic, innovative, and inviting experiences in its unique facility for all to gather and enjoy.
About The District
The District is a special municipal district that oversees the operation of the Lynnwood Event Center and the surrounding property. The mission of The District is to expand economic impact and public benefit by creating, nurturing, and sustaining a district where exceptional experiences exceed the expectations of our tenants, team members, the local community and all guests who come to Lynnwood and Snohomish County. For more about The District, including future plans for the property, visit thedistrict425.com
About Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in live experience venue development, management, premium hospitality services, and 360-degree solutions for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster of arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. Founded by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff in 2015, OVG is the leading developer of major new venues either open or under development across four continents. Visit OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.