The Peggy Lewis Gallery
The 1000 sq. ft. gallery at the Allied Arts Center displays eight major art exhibits each year that encourage artful thought and discussion in the Yakima Valley. Annually, almost 200 artists are involved, and thousands of patrons enjoy their creations. One of the most engaging exhibits, the annual Juried Art Exhibit, has been a destination for emerging and recognized artists since 1967. Peggy Lewis founded the gallery in 1965 and was its first chairwoman.
ADMISSION TO THE GALLERY IS FREE.
CURRENT EXHIBIT
June 5 through July 27
The exhibit opens Thursday, June 5 at 5:30 pm, with an awards ceremony at 6:30 at the Allied Arts Center’s Peggy Lewis Gallery. GSA Jazz will be entertaining the audience, and food will be provided by M&M Catering. The exhibit will run through July 27. The Juried Exhibit is generously sponsored by Conover Insurance and the reception by Gilbert Cellars.
Exhibiting artists include: Karen Allen; Erick Amundson; Deborah Ann; John Barany and Sharon Strong collaboration; Becky Blair; Marcia Blevens; Frank Cameron; Sandi Carter; Troy A. Clark; Jan Crocker; Darwin Davis; Daniel DeSiga; Rachel Dorn; Kristen Drury; Betty England; Carol & Evans Fletcher; Judy Frisbie; Denali Granholm; Sue Grimshaw; Joseph Guggino; David Hagen; Tim Hitchcock; Brian Holtzinger; Claire Edna Hurrey; Doug Johnson; Eunsil Kim; Hailee Kinzel; Marty Lovins; Lindsey Maloney; Audrey Masters; K.C. Maxwell; Monique McFadden; Charles McGehee; Kelly McKnight; Nathan McMonagle; Richard Nicksic; Carol Perry; Robin Rankin Coffin; Jeff Reynolds; Gayle Scholl; Penn O. Shelton; Charles A. Smith; Sharon Strong; Delma Tayer; Megan Turner; Carol Von Stubbe; Dorothy Warren; Srishti Wilhelm; Ryan Wise; Laura Wise.
The Annual Juried Exhibit is an opportunity for established and emerging artists to have their work reviewed by an art expert based outside of the Yakima Valley community. Once selected, their work hangs in The Peggy Lewis Gallery for the duration of the exhibit, and is eligible for a portion of $2000+ in prizes. Thank you to our generous 2008 artist award sponsors, ADD Staffing, Yakima Regional Medical & Cardiac Center, KDF Architecture, Gray and Gray, Yakima Herald-Republic ON Magazine, Prestige Reality, Laurie and Doug Kanyer, Carolyn Nelson, Heritage University, Second Street Grill, Loo Wit Gardens, Delma Tayer, Carol Marie Loudon, Conover Insurance, Larson Gallery Guild, Yakima Valley Society of Artists, Felicia Melero Holtzinger, Prudential Almon Realty, Mighty Tieton, and the Allied Arts Board of Directors.
2008 Peggy Lewis Gallery Exhibit Schedule
The Larson Gallery Guild's Permanent Collection Show
January 17 through February 17
Opening reception January 17, 7 PM
Valentine's Corner
January 28 through February 14
ESD 105
February 24 through March 9
Opening reception February 24, 1-3 PM
Morelia meets Yakima: Javier López Ortiz
March 14 through April 6
Bienvendios! March 14, 5:30-7:30 PM
Student/Artist opening March 30, 2:30-4:30
Temptation: A Mixed Media Invitational
April 10 through May 25
41st Annual Juried Exhibit
June 5 through July 27
Expressions in Fiber
July 31 through September 14
Opening Reception July 31, 5-7pm
Originally From...
September 18 through November 2
Opening reception September 18, 5-7pm
Art of Giving
November 9 through December 17
Gallery General Info
Gallery Hours
Weekdays 9 am - 5 pm
Opening Receptions
Most shows have opening receptions for artists, Allied Arts members and the public.
Purchasing Art
Work may be held with a 25% down payment and can be picked up at the end of the exhibition. Visa & Mastercard are acceptable.Inquire about layaway.
Supporting the Gallery
We welcome your support through general membership, sponsorship of specific shows, or contribution of needed items.
Currently, we need:
- Tall, locking glass display cases (fit space 8’ (w) 6’ (h))
- Lucite jewelry stands
- Black velvet jewelry bracelet & necklace displays
- Counter height locking & rolling display cases
- Elegant artist’s display easels
- Gift bags and tissue paper
