Main and Mezzanine Galleries

America 250 – juried by Gail Gibson and C. Meier

HIGHLIGHTS
America 250: Photography — a national juried photography exhibition showcasing diverse perspectives on America.

Community Snapshots — For the duration of the exhibit, Gallery One invites residents and visitors to document Ellensburg in 2026 with Polaroid photography. Submit an existing Polaroid that features the local community, or borrow the Gallery’s Polaroid camera for up to two hours and return with your selected image (terms apply). Learn more.

Eveleth Green Gallery

Gallery One Workshop Instructors Exhibition

Featuring work from Alma Gomez, Megan Pickerel, Jacque Trujillo, Marte Fallshore, Cassidy Clemetson, Emily Jacobs, Lisa-Rowe Anderson, Kathy Guss, Tish Eaton, and Kenneth Girrard.

Community Gallery

Lounette Loubser – 250 Years of Grand American Architecture (printmaking)

FROM THE ARTIST
My collection, “250 Years of Grand American Architecture,” is inspired by the details, precision, and power inherent in iconic American structures. Having recently moved to America, I find myself reflecting on the spirit of American design as the country carved its identity over the last 250 years.

These block prints aim to celebrate that identity, spirit and story of growth.

About
Lounette Loubser is a South African artist and published author who recently moved to Roslyn, Washington where she resides with her husband.

Having completed her B.A Degree with Theatre Studies minor, Lounette volunteers with Boulet Theatre Productions and serves as secretary of the Friends of the Roslyn Library Board. Lounette’s love of architecture lies in the details, precision and power. Her collection is inspired by her sister who used to draw the most intricate Japanese temples.

Hallway Gallery

Edna Bjorge – All That Glitters

FROM THE ARTIST
I have drawn and painted all my life; I knew I would be an artist by the time I was five years old. I think I can date it to the painting of my first mural (on my parents’ bedroom wall!). I used my father’s oil paints, which were tempting me from his tabouret. I knew better than to paint on the portrait he had on the easel in the corner, instead I chose a large section of wall across from the painting. My Mom was horrified, but my Dad went straight out and bought me some art supplies of my own.

Oddly enough, I focused on calligraphy, pottery and printmaking in art school, and didn’t get back to painting until much later. I worked with watercolor and oils for years, until I discovered pastels; it was love at first sight. I still paint with oils and watercolors, but I find pastels to be instrumental for portraying the light, color and atmosphere I find in nature.

Pastels also allow me to freely express the intimacy as well as the drama of the moment, and for the past several years I have chosen to use pastels for most of my plein air work, as well as my studio work. More and more I find myself focusing on the landscape with a deep sense of urgency; to record not only the actuality of place, but the essence and spirit of the location as well.

For me, making art is an ongoing life process. Through my paintings I try to help the viewer ‘see through my eyes’, and perhaps experience the same sense of wonder and mystery I find in the natural world.