FUTURE EXHIBITIONS
71st Central Washington Artists Exhibition
This exhibition is sponsored by Christian and Janet Schlect
Exhibition open: September 12th- October 17th, 2026
Opening Reception: September 12th; 3-5pm. Awards Ceremony at 4pm.
Celebrating its 71st year at the Larson Gallery, the Central Washington Artists’ Exhibition showcases the most current and innovative artwork being produced in this region.
The juror this year is Jonathan Happ. Jonathan was born in Sterling, IL. He received a BFA from Iowa State University and an MFA from University of Washington. He is both an art scholar and an awarded fine art instructor, having taught privately and at well-known institutions including the University of Washington-Seattle, UW-Bothell, The Evergreen State College, and Gage Academy of Art in Seattle. He currently resides in Tumwater, WA with his wife, daughter, and cat. In addition to being a painter, Happ is the Director of Childhood’s End Gallery, in Olympia, WA.
This year we had 103 artists submit 270 pieces. 83 works by 59 artists have been accepted for this years show.
Exhibit Sponsors: Leo Adams, Larson Gallery Guild, Jeffrey Reynolds, Dr. Teresa Rich, Christian and Janet Schlect, and Jeffrey Schaap and Gilbert Young
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, 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
Dia de Los Muertos installation by the Mezcla Collective
In the Original Gallery
Exhibit Runs: October 31st- December 4th, 2026
Opening reception: October 31st; 4-7pm
The Mezcla Collective, a Yakima-based art collective that supports the work of Latine artists, will be bringing their vision back to the original Larson Gallery space for a new installation commemorating the Day of the Dead.
Kids React!
Exhibit Runs: December 12th – 19th, 2026
Opening Reception: Dec 12, 3-5 PM
New Gallery- Gallery A: Kids React, annual children’s holiday show
This exhibition features artwork submitted by area children. The opening will offer free art activities for children, and Santa will be present for photos. The opening will coincide with a Holiday Market organized by Yakima Valley Vintners.
New Gallery- Gallery B: Holiday Market
One day only event, Holiday Market time TBD
2027
Yakima Valley College and Heritage University Faculty Exhibition
In the New Gallery
Exhibit Runs: January 9th – February 20th, 2026
Opening Reception: January 9th, 3-5 PM
A group show of work by faculty of YVC and Heritage University.
Buffalo
In the Original Gallery
Exhibit Runs: January 9th – February 20th, 2026
Opening Reception: January 9th;
This group exhibition is a collaboration between the Larson Gallery and the Yakama Nation Buffalo Program. Central Washington Artists were invited to visit the Yakama Nation buffalo herd. These artworks are their responses to that experience. All commissions from sales during this exhibition will go to support the Buffalo Program.