Maryhill Museum of Art is set to open its doors for the 2025 season on Saturday, March 15. The museum has announced a range of new and intriguing exhibits and activities to celebrate the opening. On opening day, the museum will host internationally renowned oil painter and instructor Aimee Erickson.
She will be painting live in the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Education Center from 10:30 a.m. until early afternoon. Visitors can see Erickson’s completed work and hear insights about painting still lifes, working en plein air, and using natural light during her Artist Talk at 2:15 p.m.
On Sunday, March 16, at 2 p.m., acclaimed Portland family artist Red Yarn will perform. His interactive music and puppet show promises to be a joyous event for children and families.
His performances feature a blend of folk, rock’n’roll, country, and blues, with comic relief provided by his critter puppets. This event is free, but due to limited capacity, attendees are asked to register in advance on the museum’s website. Maryhill Museum has a robust lineup of exhibitions and events planned for the 2025 season.
“Capturing Light: 300 Years of European and American Painting” features nearly 50 paintings from the 17th to the 21st century, including landscapes, still lifes, and works by Indigenous artists.
Maryhill Museum unveils new season
“Teachers as Artists: In This Moment” runs from March 15 to April 17.
This juried exhibition showcases the creative growth and artistic journey of educators from Washington and Oregon. The “Pacific Northwest Plein Air Exhibition” will display plein air works inspired by the Columbia River Gorge from April 27 to May 26. The event includes painting sessions from April 21 to 24 and an opening reception on April 26.
The museum will also screen the 2023 documentary “Obsessed With Light,” which chronicles the life of Maryhill Museum co-founder and modern dancer Loïe Fuller. These screenings will be held in partnership with venues in Hood River and Portland. In April, the museum will host Slow Art Day.
This event invites visitors to engage deeply with selected artworks, guided by the museum’s curator of education. The Pacific Northwest Plein Air event will feature multiple awards, judged by Suzie Baker, with some works potentially being purchased by the museum for its collection. The Maryhill Museum of Art promises an exciting season filled with art, music, and cultural events designed to engage and inspire visitors of all ages.
For more information, please visit Maryhill Museum’s website.
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