Episodes
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Voces de Triunfo: About Triumph Teen Life Center
This episode is being released as part of Voces de Triunfo: A Cultural Showcase of Triumph Teen Life Center, on view in MoNA’s Outside In Gallery from October 4, 2026 - January 10, 2027. In this episode, you’ll hear from Rosa Juarez sharing about the Triumph Center’s mission, programs and the...
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Measuring the Impact of MoNA Link
This special episode of MoNA Moments was created to highlight Project Impact - a seven month capacity building program in evaluation that the MoNA Education team and Executive Director Stefano Catalani, participated in during Nov 2025- May 2026. Through this program, the team learned hands-on...
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Creative Connections: Creating A Rainbow School
This episode is being released as part of Creative Constellations: MoNA's Youth Education Programs, an exhibition at MoNA that highlights the museum's youth programming. You'll hear from two educators, Nikki Klinger and Lauren Grund, about how they came together to involve a whole school in a...
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Eight Connections with the Lincoln Theatre: Celebrating 100 Years
This episode is being released as part of Behind the Curtain: 100 Years at the Historic Lincoln Theatre, an exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Theatre as a cultural hub of Skagit Valley. In this episode you’ll hear from eight people who share what the Lincoln Theater…
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Energy Transitions: A Conversation Presented by Skagit Valley Clean Energy Alliance
This episode of MoNA Moments was recorded as part of Energy Transitions, an exhibition curated by the Skagit Valley Clean Energy Alliance. You will hear SVCEA’s Technical Advisor Greg Whiting and artist Don Wesley talk about some of the historical transitions that our outdoor lighting systems…
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Through the Light: An Interview on the Sublime
This episode of MoNA Moments was recorded as part of Through the Light: The Sublime in Contemporary Northwest Art, an exhibition at MoNA on view from June 28-September 28, 2025. You will hear guest curator Chloe Dye Sherpe provide historical context for Through the Light and interview artists...
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What Were You Wearing: An Interview with the Curator Nivea Ho
This episode of MoNA Moments was recorded as part of the What Were You Wearing installation in the Expression Exchange Gallery, on view during April 2025 as part of Sexual Assault Awareness month. What Were You Wearing was curated by high school student, Nivea Ho in collaboration with Domestic...
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A Community Response: An Interview with Brigid Collins Family Support Center and Skagit DVSAS
This episode of MoNA Moments was recorded as part of the Creative Response to Trauma: A Community Response Exhibition in the Outside In Education gallery, open from October 12, 2024-January 12, 2025. Curated by Brigid Collins Family Support Center and Skagit Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault...
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SOMOS: A Conversation About the CCS Farmworker Center Children’s Art Studio Program
This episode of MoNA Moments was recorded as part of the SOMOS: WE ARE Exhibition in the Outside In Education gallery, open from June 22 to September 29, 2024. SOMOS:WE ARE features work from the Catholic Community Services (CCS) Farmerworker Center Children’s Art Studio program, a free weekly...
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Interviews With Children Of The Valley
MoNA Moments is excited to welcome three guests from Children of the Valley (COV), a non-profit after school program dedicated to providing academic assistance, social-emotional learning, enrichment experiences, and mentorship to children in need. Children of the Valley curated a show in the…
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On Surge 2023: An Interview With Chloe Dye Sherpe, Jackie Qataliña Schaeffer, and Jamie Donatuto
In this episode of MoNA Moments, guest curator Chloe Dye Sherpe interviews artist, Jackie Qataliña Schaeffer, and scientist, Dr. Jamie Donatuto, about their collaboration for the 2023 Surge Exhibition at MoNA. Surge: Mapping Transition, Displacement, and Agency in Times of Climate Change is the...
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Celebrating 20 Years of MoNA Link: A Conversation About Art Education
This episode of MoNA Moments highlights the original vision and evolution of MoNA Link, MoNA's School Partnership Program through a conversation with three individuals who shaped the program over the past two decades. You'll hear from the founder of the program, Margaret Groff, a studio artist...
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Hilary Edwards on MMIWG
This episode of MoNA Moments is connected to the “Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: Honoring Our Stolen Sisters” art exhibition, on view in Outside In Gallery at the Museum of Northwest Art until February 5, 2023. Curated by Pat Paul and Candice Wilson, this exhibition was created…
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Rena Priest, Washington State Poet Laureate, on MMIWG: Honoring Our Stolen Sisters
This episode of MoNA Moments is connected to the exhibition, “Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: Honoring Our Stolen Sisters”, on view in the Outside In Gallery at the Museum of Northwest Art from October 22, 2022 to February 5, 2023. Curated by Pat Paul and Candice Wilson, this...
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MMIWG Anonymous Survivor Story
This episode of MoNA Moments is connected to the exhibition, “Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: Honoring Our Stolen Sisters”, on view in the Outside In Gallery at the Museum of Northwest Art from October 22, 2022 to February 5, 2023. Curated by Pat Paul and Candice Wilson, this...
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Standing, Still Artist Interviews: Burke Smithers
In this episode of MoNA Moments, you will hear an interview conducted by the co-curators of the current exhibition featured in MoNA's OutsideIn Gallery. This interview is with artist Burke Smithers. The exhibition Standing, Still was co-curated by Danielle New and Hanna Corneliussen, emerging...
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Standing, Still Artist Interviews: barry johnson
In this episode of MoNA Moments, you will hear interviews conducted by the co-curators of the current exhibition featured in MoNA's OutsideIn Gallery. This interview is with artist barry johnson. The exhibition Standing, Still was co-curated by Danielle New and Hanna Corneliussen, emerging museum...
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Standing, Still Artist Interviews: Ries Niemi
In this episode of MoNA Moments, you will hear an interview conducted by the co-curators of the current exhibition featured in MoNA's OutsideIn Gallery. This interview is with artist Ries Niemi. The exhibition Standing, Still was co-curated by Danielle New and Hanna Corneliussen, emerging museum...
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Standing, Still Artist Interviews: Miggie Wong
In this episode of MoNA Moments you will hear an interview conducted by the co-curators of the current exhibition featured in MoNA's OutsideIn Gallery. This interview is with artist Miggie Wong. The exhibition Standing, Still was co-curated by Danielle New and Hanna Corneliussen, emerging museum...
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Standing, Still Artist Interviews: Jody Joldersma
In this episode of MoNA Moments, you will hear an interview conducted by the co-curators of the current exhibition featured in MoNA's OutsideIn Gallery. This interview is with artist Jody Jolderesma. The exhibition Standing, Still was co-curated by Danielle New and Hanna Corneliussen, emerging...
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Standing, Still Artist Interviews: Lorena Krause
In this episode of MoNA Moments, you will hear an interview conducted by the co-curators of the current exhibition featured in MoNA's OutsideIn Gallery. This interview is with artist Lorena Krause. The exhibition Standing, Still was co-curated by Danielle New and Hanna Corneliussen, emerging…
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Standing, Still Artist Interviews: Blair Goldstein
In this episode of MoNA Moments, you will hear an interview conducted by the co-curators of the current exhibition featured in MoNA's OutsideIn Gallery. This interview is with artist Blair Goldstein. The exhibition Standing, Still was co-curated by Danielle New and Hanna Corneliussen, emerging...
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Standing, Still Artist Interviews: Lynn Whitford
In this episode of MoNA Moments, you will hear an interview conducted by the co-curators of the current exhibition featured in MoNA's OutsideIn Gallery. This interview is with artist Lynn Whitford. The exhibition Standing, Still was co-curated by Danielle New and Hanna Corneliussen, emerging…
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Standing, Still Artist Interviews: Lisa Sheets
In this episode of MoNA Moments, you will hear an interview conducted by the co-curators of the current exhibition featured in MoNA's OutsideIn Gallery. This interview is with artist Lisa Sheets. The exhibition Standing, Still was co-curated by Danielle New and Hanna Corneliussen, emerging museum...
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Standing, Still Artist Interviews: Dawn Laurant
In this episode of MoNA Moments, you will hear an interview conducted by the co-curators of the current exhibition featured in MoNA's OutsideIn Gallery. This interview is with artist Dawn Laurant. The exhibition Standing, Still was co-curated by Danielle New and Hanna Corneliussen, emerging…
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Finding Balance: Carbon Storylines 1.1
In this episode of MoNA Moments, you will hear a conversation between Maggie Paul, MoNA’s Registrar, artist Rachel Lodge, University of Washington Museology graduate Lianna Hamby, and University of Washington professor & scientist, Dave Peterson, who worked collaboratively on the current Outside…
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Especially Special: A Celebration of Betty Black and her Collection of Art feat. Kathleen Moles
On Saturday, January 25th, 2020, MoNA hosted guest curator, Kathleen Moles, to speak at the exhibition opening of Especially Special: A Celebration of Betty Black and her Collection of Art.
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A Deep Dive into Eve Deisher's Psyche - 12:16:19, 3.01 PM
On Saturday, December 14th, 20019 The Museum of Northwest Art hosted: A Deep Dive into Eve Deisher's Psyche. Eve's husband and exhibition curator, Lanny Bergner, artist Ann Chadwick Reid, and Poet Jane Alynn had a panel discussion focusing on four of Eve Deisher's pivotal works and eve's poetry…
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Coffee with Local Artists Kris Ekstrand & Elizabeth Tapper
On November 10th, MoNA hosted its second Coffee with Local Artists Event. This time we featured the renowned local artists, Kris Ekstrand & Elizabeth Tapper. 376456
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Exhibition Opening--Eve Deisher, Indicator
On October 5th, MoNA opened the exhibition, Eve Deisher: Indicator, with a talk by the guest curator, Lanny Bergner. Lanny Bergner was Eve's husband, and he spoke about her art and the exhibition.
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Dawnland featuring Rebecca Black
On Saturday, May 3, the Museum of Northwest Art hosted a screening of the documentary Dawnland. Dawnland is a powerful documentary about the untold story of stolen indigenous children and the first truth and reconciliation process in the United States. In this MoNA Moment, we have a recording of...
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Coffee with Local Artists--Bob Abrams and Chuck Bankuti Part 2
On April 28th MoNA hosted coffee with local artists Bob Abrams and Chuck Bankuti. These two artists shared their insights and art from their life and work over coffee. Part two features Chuck, a photographer who photographed many Native tribes around the United States.
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Coffee with Local Artists--Bob Abrams & Chuck Bankuti Part 1
On April 28, MoNA hosted coffee with local artists, Bob Abrams and Chuck Bankuti. These two shared their art and insights from their life and work over coffee. Part one features Bob Abrams who was an artist for Disney.
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MoNA Link Alumni--Rebecca Wietzke
On this MoNA Moment, we spoke with a former MoNA Link Teacher, Rebecca Wietzke, about her experience with our MoNA Link program. MoNA Link is an influential two-year professional development program for teachers. To learn more about this program, visit MoNA's website at www.monamuseum.org .
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Talk with the Curator: Susan Parke
On this MoNA Moments, Susan Parke, the Director Emeritus and Curator of the current shows, continuum...Works from the Permanent Collection and continuum...Works from the Herb and Lucy Pruzan Collection, talks about the development of these exhibitions.
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Dancer Panel
On February 23rd, MoNA hosted a dancer panel with professional dancers and local dance experts including Alethea Alexander and Victoria Watts. The panelists discussed George Balanchine, his impact on the dance world, and his choreography, Western Symphony.
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Winter 2019 Exhibition Opening
On January 19, 2019, MoNA opened their new winter exhibitions, the 2016 Luminary Award-Winning Artists and the Spell of the West. The Luminary artists included Denzil Hurley, George Rodriguez, SuttonBeresCuller, and Saya Moriyasu. Spell of the West was curated by Lauren Carroll-Bolger and…
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Conversations with a Poet- John Harrison
MoNA recently opened its new community gallery, Outside In, with an exhibition featuring poetry from current and former Anacortes High School students. One of the poets featured is John Harrison. John shared his poem and his inspiration for this MoNA Moment.
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Conversations with a Poet - Layne Woodward
MoNA recently opened its new community gallery, Outside In, with an exhibition featuring poetry from current and former Anacortes High School students. One of the poets featured is Layne Woodward. Layne shared his poem and his inspiration for this MoNA Moment.
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Surge Artist & Scientists
On January 5th, MoNA hosted an Artist and Scientist Panel as a wrap-up to the 2018/19 Surge Exhibition.
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Suze Woolf Artist Talk
On December 1, 2018, MoNA hosted a Surge Open House which was a day filled with free activities and events. One of the events was an Artist Talk by Surge contributing artist, Suze Woolf. In this MoNA Moment, Suze Woolf discusses her work and process related to her pieces on exhibition for the…
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Coffee with Artists and Scientists
Coffee with Artists and Scientists featured presentations on the integration of art and science by Rachel Lodge, Cynthia Camlin, and Clarissa Callesen, as well as Q&A with other contributing artists and scientists, including Suze Woolf, Alice Dubiel, and Roger Fuller.
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The Museum of Northwest Art collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits art created in the Pacific Northwest, supports artists, and strives to integrate art into the lives of all people.
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