Bainbridge Island Museum of Art is celebrating summer with three new exhibitions opening July 3, each highlighting the artistry, innovation, and storytelling power of handmade works.
The summer lineup includes “Indigenous Craft,” a survey of indigenous artists from across the Salish Sea region featuring traditional and contemporary works made of fiber, wood, ceramics, glass, and jewelry. The exhibition is co-curated by Robin Little Wing Sigo and showcases more than 20 artists.
Also included is “Carletta Carrington Wilson: Object Lessons,” a solo exhibit that explores memory, ancestry, and identity through fabric, collage, and found materials.
Rounding out the series is “Cloth, Paper, Stitches,” featuring work from the Cynthia Sears Artists’ Books collection. The exhibition highlights work that uses sewing, weaving, cutting, and folding to expand on the traditional ideas of what a book can be.
The three exhibitions are part of Handwork 2026, a nationwide initiative led by Craft in America and the Smithsonian that aims to celebrate craft and handmade artistry in honor of America250.
BIMA will also be hosting a variety of related programs throughout the summer, including artist talks, book tours, and cultural celebrations. The summer exhibitions are scheduled to run through September.