Art Exhibits

Calling Visual Artists

Our galleries are accepting applications for exhibits in 2026. City Hall is for artists of all ages. Rec Center Gallery is for young artists under 18. Application and more below. Deadline is October 26, 2025.

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Art Gallery at Lynnwood City Hall

August 18 - September 26, 2025

WorkingGoats.jpg    "Working Goats" by Cathy Fields

Cathy Fields

Artist Statement: The body of work I am submitting is representational of my narrative style featuring animals, people, architecture, and settings both real and imagined. The stories arise from observation, intuition, research, a memorable moment or some combination of those measures. Most often I use a colorful palette, and an optimistic tone that is designed to be family friendly.

As a life long resident of thePacific Northwest region I tend to think of it as an unnamed character in many of my pieces. It is so beautiful and varied here that it supplies endless inspiration for my work.

Biography: I live in SE Seattle, about five miles from where I was born, and am fond of the familiar corner of town. I have worked in the arts all my life, in one medium or another, but began painting exclusively and consistently since 1996. My paintings and murals are included in private and public collections across the country and overseas. Many pieces are included in colleges, schools, libraries, health clinics, hospitals, city halls and apartment buildings. Some have been used on movie sets, published in magazines, or used for note cards and posters.

 

Hsu_Fen_Heaven-and-Earth-Ashland.jpeg      "Heaven and Earth (Ashland)", Fen Hsu

Fen Hsu

Artist Statement: Fen Hsu explores themes of environmentalism and renewal in contemporary paintings referencing myth, wildlife, and favorite Pacific Northwest locations. Gestural forms and magic realism impart an ethereal and philosophic presence to her work.

Biography: The art of Fen Hsu is a story of romance and of making lemonade out of lemons.

Part of a first-generation Taiwanese family in San Francisco, Fen studied art at the De Young Museum and the University of California, Berkeley. When she moved to Seattle, her future husband encouraged her in art and even took up painting himself, which led to road trips where they discover the culinary gems, magnificent landscapes and communities of their home in the Pacific Northwest.

Life being full of surprises, her art practice comes about in part from a recent disability. Making lemonade out of lemons, she has rediscovered joy in painting. Her art has been featured in many exhibits and has exciting new work to share.

 

Art Gallery at Lynnwood Rec Center

Starts August 26, 2025

JoanneQiao.jpg    Joanne Qiao, "Sunset"

Joanne Qiao

Artist Statement: I draw because it allows me to express my unique perspective and experience in my own time. I love using the colors I choose, making each drawing truly mine. It's also enjoyable to create whatever I want without limits, giving me a sense of freedom to explore my creativity.

Biography: My name is Joanne, and I'm 12. I go to Basis Independent School, and my hobbies include volleyball, ballet, piano, designing buildings, and sketching. I started drawing when I was 5 years old, and I still love it today!

 

 

View Past Art Exhibits

 
Questions? Contact Fred Wong via email Arts@lynnwoodwa.gov or call 425-670-5502.

 

 

 

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