Water Connects Us All

Water Connects Us All

February 7 – April 6, 2025

Water Connects Us All delves into the bonds created by water, explores the intersection of art, science, and marine conservation, and celebrates the role that creativity plays in inspiring us towards meaningful action. The exhibition features seven artists who are combining their creative ingenuity with ocean science research to inspire a more sustainable future.

Curated by Stacey Rekkedahl & Lindsey Shepherd

On exhibit from February 7th – April 6th, 2025 | Gallery hours: Thursdays- Sundays, 11AM- 5PM

This exhibit would not have been possible without the resources and support provided by the following partners:

Marine Discovery Center | Artist at Sea- Schmidt Ocean Institute | PangeaSeed Foundation | Puget Sound Restoration Fund

Additional Events

Civic Minds + Creative Hearts: Water Connects Us All
Thursday, March 27th | 6PM-8PM

Take a deeper dive into the endeavors of regional artists, Carla Stehr and April Surgent, who have used their careers in the marine sciences as a catalyst for developing meaningful works of art. Learn more and register here.

Abstract Organic Sculpture Workshop
Sundays, March 23rd and 30th| 3PM-6PM

Make your own organic sculpture inspired by forms, patterns and textures found in the natural world. Led by artist Ariel Zimman at Fairview Lake Studio in Sequim. Learn more and register here.

Science Days: “The Art of Science” Online Session
Tuesday, February 11th | 3PM (Virtual Event)

Science Days is a free, virtual celebration of science and stewardship put together by the North Coast and Cascades Research Learning Center. Anyone curious about science in our region’s national parks is invited to join for three days of presentation and conversations from Feb. 11th – Feb. 13th.

Marine Discovery Center: Listening Session
Thursday, February 20th | 5:30-7PM (FULL)

Help craft an art integration strategy for the new Marine Discovery Center, a public-private partnership with NOAA Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.

Opening Reception
Friday, February 7th | 5PM-7PM

Join us to celebrate the new exhibition, view the artwork for the first time, and meet some of the artists. Light bites provided and drinks available for purchase.

Visualizing the Ocean: Art Meets Science Workshop/ Training
Friday, February 7th | 1-5PM

Join PangeaSeed, Puget Sound Restoration Fund, artist Jill Pelto, and the PAFAC for a transformative training to foster creativity and scientific literacy to communicate marine conservation issues and motivate action for ocean protection. Scientists and conservation based artists will gain skills to improve their ability to creatively convey scientific concepts.

“Ocean Blanket” by Natasha Russell. “Chair #5” by Erik Speer. Detail of “Aqueduct” by Courtney Mattison. Photo by Glen McClure.

Exhibiting Artists

Thank you to our Exhibit Partners and Sponsors: