Update: Mindport Exhibits will permanently close Nov. 3, 2024. We hope you'll come see us before we go! Please visit our Closure page for more information.

Update: Mindport Exhibits will permanently close Nov. 3, 2024. We hope you'll come see us before we go! Please visit our Closure page for more information.

 

 

 

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Historic Arts District building gifted to local Indigenous-led nonprofit

Historic Arts District building gifted to local Indigenous-led nonprofit

Historic Arts District building gifted to local Indigenous-led nonprofit A historic building in the heart of Bellingham’s Arts District has been gifted to Children of the Setting Sun Productions, an Indigenous-led nonprofit that brings Coast Salish stories and teachings together for social and environmental change. Mindport Exhibits has occupied the building at 210 W. Holly Street since 2001, but Tallie Jones, executive director, announced earlier this year, the interactive museum will...

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Marbellous Indeterminacy gets a new pedestal!

Marbellous Indeterminacy gets a new pedestal!

The summer weeks have flown by here at Mindport. We have a few bits of news to share with you, as we wind towards our permanent closure this fall. One of our legacy exhibits, Marbellous (shown above in its former exhibit configuration) has recently enjoyed an upgraded presentation format. Local craftsman, Jamie McPherson, has designed and built a custom pedestal for this delicate piece. The new presentation brings the work off of the wall and transforms the exhibit into a piece that can be...

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Mindport Exhibits will close permanently in 2024

Mindport Exhibits will close permanently in 2024

Dear friends,       I have some important news to share with you; after 29 years of operation, Mindport Exhibits will close permanently later this year. The exact closing date will be announced soon; however, we have committed to remaining open into the fall.      The decision to close Mindport stems from several factors, including the retirement of founding director Kevin Jones in 2019, and the end of funding from a generous donor who has financially supported the museum for decades. Those...

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Dream House: dwelling in fantasy

Dream House: dwelling in fantasy

We're pleased to announce the unveiling of a new exhibit in the Mindport gallery this season. The show, entitled "Dream House: dwelling in fantasy" explores the theme of housing insecurity from the viewpoints of 13 different artists working across all media. The abstract for the show is shared below. The artists in the exhibit are: Eric Boekelheide Heather Fitzstrawn Rey Hall Kelley Hudson Lisan Kent & Julia McIntyre Steve Munoz Jessica MacAdams Amy Porter Amy Simons Marie Songer Margot...

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Stephen McMillan’s Winter Exhibit

Stephen McMillan’s Winter Exhibit

We're nearing the end of another northwest winter, with its long nights and short days. We put up a collection of 10 snowy etchings by our friend, Stephen McMillan, to help celebrate the beauty of this time of year. We'd love for you to see it! Stephen was a long time resident of Bellingham, but has recently relocated to Ashland, Oregon. We appreciate his generosity in lending his work to Mindport, and we miss his presence in the community. We hope you'll come in to enjoy his pieces. Stephen...

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