We’re excited to announce the release of Handwork: Handcrafted Objects that Made America, a stunning new volume that celebrates more than 250 years of American craftsmanship and the remarkable stories behind the objects that have shaped our nation. Edited by...
Image: Steve Grafe talking about Columbia River Plateau beadwork to Dr. Kirsten Gillibrand and students from Whitman College, May 7, 2025. Grafe has been the Curator of Art at the Columbia River Gorge museum since 2009. In an exit interview with Justin Duyao at Oregon...
With Gratitude, Steve Grafe With the 2026 exhibitions now installed, Steven L. Grafe, Ph.D., Curator of Art at Maryhill Museum of Art since 2009, has chosen to retire. Prior to joining Maryhill Museum of Art, Steve served for six years as Curator of American Indian...
We are thankful for the time, energy, and care our volunteers give to Maryhill Museum of Art. Their generosity makes a meaningful difference every day. Because of our volunteers, we are able to welcome visitors, share art and culture, and create inspiring experiences...
Romanian artist (Bukovina), Woman’s Blouse, c. 1970, glass beads and thread on cotton; Collection of Maryhill Museum of Art, 2025.2.55 The Legacy of Romanian Textiles and Romanian Folk Pottery at Maryhill Museum of Art As it marks its 100th anniversary, Maryhill...
Slow Art Day 2026 is coming up Saturday, April 11. The global event’s facilitator recently published its 2025 Annual Report, which details many of the events held last year. Here is the report published about Slow Art Day 2025 at Maryhill Museum of Art:...
Shaped by a remarkable founding story, the museum opens its 2026 season with new exhibits alongside the extraordinary collections and landmarks that define Maryhill Museum of Art GOLDENDALE, Wash. (March 12, 2026) — High above the Columbia River Gorge, on a remote...
Thanks to you, we fulfilled our match! We are proud to announce that the generosity of our family of supporters has enabled Maryhill Museum of Art to fulfill its $125,000 challenge, raising a total of $252,763 in our 2025 year-end fundraising campaign. Thanks to these...
Maryhill Museum of Art's 2026 fundraiser gala, "100 Years of a Dream," brings together people who support the museum's mission to ignite a journey of educational enrichment in the Columbia Gorge with exhibitions and programs that preserve and interpret our artistic...
Visitors inside an exhibition gallery at Maryhill Museum of Art, courtesy of Kelly Turso Photography As adults, many of us can feel over-scheduled and over-exposed to the screen. If you’re craving a weekend that allows to you unplug and explore at a relaxed pace, the...
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