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LARSON GALLERY
Cultivating a Love of Art
What's Happening Now?
From Mexico to Yakima: Contemporary Oaxacan Prints
In the New Gallery
Exhibit Runs: October 31st- December 4th, 2026
Opening Reception: October 31st; 3-5pm
This exhibition is sponsored by Marisol & Dave Fast
This exhibition, curated by Art Historian Dr. Deborah Caplow, presents a selection of prints made by contemporary Oaxacan printmakers using a variety of printmaking processes. Oaxaca has become a center for contemporary printmaking, with print studios run by individual artists or collectives producing strong, vibrant work that has caught the attention of art enthusiasts worldwide. The influence of Oaxacan printmaking can be seen in the work of printmaker Christie Tirado (MFA, University of Wisconsin, formerly of Yakima) who is also included in this exhibition, creating a direct line of artistic practice between the Oaxacan and Yakima art communities.
Curator’s Talk Nov 12; 6 PM
Image: Hijmie indú, maíz de muchos colores, by Filogonio Naxín
La Plaza: a community Celebration through Dia de los Muertos by the Mezcla Collective
In the Original Gallery
Exhibit Runs: October 31st- December 4th, 2026
Preview: October 30; 5-7pm
Opening reception: October 31st; 3-5pm
The Yakima-based Mezcla art collective presents a new Day of the Dead installation in the original Larson Gallery space. The collectives mission is to support, advocate for, and provide a collaborative space for BIPOC+ artists in Central Washington.
Cover image: Illustration by Victoria Urrutia
WHAT'S HAPPENING NEXT?
KIDS REACT! 2026
Exhibit Runs: December 12-19, 2026
Opening Reception: December 12, 1-3 PM
Sponsored in Memory of Shawn Downey
In the New Gallery
Please join us for our third annual KIDS REACT! all-kids art show, where you can enjoy the incredible creativity of the children in our community. Their artwork will be on display in Gallery A. At the opening you can also visit with Santa from 1-3pm.
In Gallery B, we will host the second annual Jingle and Mingle Holiday Market, in partnership with Yakima Valley Vintners, featuring festive local products! There will also be artwork for sale, as well as a kids’ craft table. Next door, the Yakima Valley Vintners will have a spiced mulled wine on the menu, and in front of the gallery Sopho’s Mojo will be selling hot cocoa and coffee. All kids get a free hot cocoa ticket at the gallery desk while supplies last!
Image by: Lillian Wattenbarger
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VISIT
Where is Larson Gallery?
- From I-82 take the Nob Hill Boulevard Exit (Exit #34). Turn to go west at the end of the freeway ramp (coming from Tri-Cities this would be a left turn onto Nob Hill, from Ellensburg it will be a right turn onto Nob Hill).
- Stay on Nob Hill past South First Street and over the railroad overpass until you get to the light at South 16th Avenue.
- Turn left on 16th, then right into the parking lot between Taco Bell and Larson Gallery.
MEMBERSHIP
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Larson Gallery Guild
Cultivate a Love of Art! You will find a rainbow of engaging exhibitions, fun events, and educational programs during the Larson Gallery’s 2025-2026 season! We hope you will join us at one of our opening receptions or other events this year.
Please know how much each individual membership means to the future of the Larson Gallery. A membership level starting at just $20 is one of the best bargains around, and other special perks this year make your involvement even more exciting.
Our Partnership With Yakima Valley College
The partnership between Yakima Valley College and the Larson Gallery Guild creates an environment where ideas flourish.
The Larson Gallery Guild supports the mission of the Larson Gallery to foster curiosity and appreciation for the visual arts in our diverse community.
Your financial donations fund Larson Gallery Guild programming which includes staffing, publications and materials, special events, lectures, workshops, visiting artists, and jurors.
Yakima Valley College supports the Larson Gallery through the maintenance of the building, providing the director’s salary and benefits, technology, security, and work-study students.