Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds has announced a transformative gift of more than 75 paintings, forming the largest collection of early American Northwest paintings ever donated to a museum from a private collection. This body of work features rare and historically significant pieces that have remained largely unseen by the public—until now.
Sydney Laurence (1865-1940), Aurora Bridge, 1934. Oil on canvas. Promised Gift to Cascadia from the Garvey Family Collection.
The gift, which also includes a significant financial donation, is from Mike and Lynn Garvey. Mike Garvey, a Northwest native, and his wife, Lynn, have long demonstrated a deep appreciation for the region’s history and natural beauty. Since 1993, their passion for Northwest art has led them to assemble a collection that vividly captures the evolution of the region, spanning 150 years from Oregon to Alaska.
The collection includes masterworks by renowned artists such as Sydney Laurence, John Fery, Eustace Ziegler, and William Trost Richards, offering a glimpse into the landscapes, culture, and communities of the Pacific Northwest.
The museum will unveil the collection through two upcoming exhibitions:
- Northwest Masterworks from The Garvey Family Collection – April 3 through September 7, 2025
- Northwest Masterworks from The Garvey Family Collection (Part 2) – September 13, 2025, through March 15, 2026
“The Garveys’ deep connection to the Pacific Northwest spans generations, and their generosity is truly transformative,” said Sally Ralston, Executive Director of Cascadia Art Museum. She adds that as Cascadia Art Museum enters its 10th anniversary year, the Garvey’s gift stands as a milestone in the museum’s growth and reaffirms its role as the leading institution for showcasing and preserving historical Northwest art.
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190 Sunset Ave. S., Edmonds, WA 98020
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http://www.cascadiaartmuseum.org
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