bainbridge island museum of art

This museum is honors the regional arts and artists and features some very unique, widely varying art. When we visited we saw original art created for children's books, art that could stand on it's own and tell a story. We saw photographs of detritus gathered at the ocean's edge and made into colorful sculptures that looked humorous but spelled environmental disaster for the Pacific coast.I don't know what they'll be exhibiting when you visit, but it's free and friendly and fascinating, so go!

What a fun stop! At the time, the exhibit downstairs was children's book author illustrations, and above, a couple of great exhibits, including a retrospective of an artist with several mediums under her belt, and a great permanent collection of re-designing books through alternate formats. The exhibit I saw were books recreated into games. A fun jaunt!

Walking off the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge Island and up the hill to the town, you'll pass a modern looking building well marked as the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. Admission is free! The staff at the front desk takes the time to orient you to the exhibits and explain that all the artists are from the Puget Sound area. There's even a gift shop.The exhibits themselves were unique - one featured children's book illustrators and their original works of art alongside the books the works went into. Individual pieces were paintings, collages, intricate paper cutouts and 3-dimensional installations, yet they all created beautiful books alongside the texts.Another exhibit was created from objects found on the beaches around Washington State. Attached to each other as sculptures or grouped in specific ways, they made statements about our lifestyle of consumerism, waste and wastefullness in colorful yet humorous ways. This museum is an unexpected treat. Don't miss it.

This new museum is beatifully designed and have very diverse exhibits of contemporary artists who live and work in the NW. Their work is so fresh to us and we loved it. A temporary installation of larry Ulaaq" Ahvakana's work is wonderful. The permanent collection that was being shown included a collection of fastastical artists' books, and the haunting work of Rachel Feferman that included drawings from her "Golden Hands:" book.The museum has been open for less than a year, and is amazing.

The Museum is housed in a very nice, very contemporary building facing one of the main streets of Winslow.There were 3 or 4 different artists being shown during our visit, each with their own unique styles. While none were pieces I would care to personally own, they each shown talents that I certainly do not possess.The most outstanding feature was the docent at the entrance who made us feel welcome and went into some length telling us about the artists whose work we would see.

I am a resident of Bainbridge and waited to visit until my parents were in town. The building and gallery space itself is gorgeous --- natural and light-filled. What a wonderful welcome to the island as you get off the ferry! The museum has a small but growing permanent art collection. The focus is on artists from Kitsap Peninsula, Olympic Peninsula and the larger Puget Sound region. I particularly enjoyed the work of Karen Hackenberg. My parents are from a small town in a very remote area and although I doubt they have ever been to an art museum before, the art was very "accessible" to them --- they really enjoyed it. I love the fact that it is free and feels welcoming --- I think perhaps those facts also allow it to draw a greater diversity of individuals than would typically frequent an art museum.

As a resident of Bainbridge Island, I was curious about the museum, but didn't make the time to stop in for several months. When we finally did visit the museum, it was really nice. There was an exhibit of children's books art, which really gave me an opportunity to appreciate the different styles and media in their full glory. Some were just too nice to be reproduced in book size! There is also a display of local art, as well as an interesting gift shop (not just the usual trinkets) and a well-reviewed cafe. If you are visiting for the day, why wouldn't you stop here? It's steps away from the ferry landing, and it's free!

Visited here on a day trip to the island with friends. Just a lovely space, high ceilings, neutral decor, lots of natural light, not crowded at all - appears to be mainly contemporary art with some local artists' work also displayed. Well worth spending some time here.

It beauty, natural setting, walking paths and grounds. Also the have wonderful oncerts and musicians throughout the year both out doors and in the remarkable main room in the old estate

Taking the ferry over was great idea #1. Upon arrival and just a short five minute walk the first building on the right is the Museum of Art, it has a variety of local art and is worth stopping by. Don't forget to go upstairs! There is no charge to enter. It's a great way to start your island experience.

The physical plant is wonderful. The exhibits themselves have been excellent - certainly worth a ferry ride to see. Don't miss the gallery of book bindings - the name does not do it justice. The current exhibit of Rachel Feferman's work would display well at the Art Institute or any national venue.

This is a wonderful small museum recognizing artists from this region. There is no admission fee. Exhibits change on a regular basis and there is always something to attract all age groups.

Lovely little museum staged by enthusiastic and knowledgeable folks! Easy walk from ferry and close to the historical museum and shops.

Very nice museum just a short walk from the ferry terminal. 7 different exhibits from different artists. Some beautiful work. Also, a nice little cafe attached with wonderful food. Worth a visit.

definitely worth the time. very well done. I enjoyed every minute. great set up. would definitely visit again. inspiring.