Postmark Center for the Arts is a rotating gallery space located in Auburn, Washington. The building was built in 1937 and served as Auburn's first post office but since has been converted into a hub for arts and culture. The main floor is dominated by a gallery and gathering space. The original post-office vault has been transformed into an inspiring and unique art installation space, The Vault Gallery. Exhibits rotate quarterly, and focus on providing art from a variety of backgrounds and interpretations.
Please visit our Visitor Information page for more information on Postmark hours and directions.
Current Exhibition
The Beauty of Korean Identity
October 21, 2026 - January 8, 2027
The Beauty of Korean Identity reflects the distinctive spirit and cultural identity expressed through the work of KAAW artists living and creating in the United States. Shaped by experiences in America while deeply connected to Korean history, culture, traditions, and collective memory, KAAW artists embody an identity that extends across generations and continues to evolve with time. These cultural and emotional connections are not simply references to the past; they remain a living presence within contemporary artistic expression.
Through diverse perspectives, mediums, and individual artistic languages, KAAW artists interpret Korean identity in personal and evolving ways. Their works bring tradition into dialogue with contemporary life, revealing how cultural heritage can be carried forward while taking on new forms and meanings. Together, the exhibition offers a deeper appreciation of how Korean identity is remembered, reinterpreted, and beautifully expressed through art.
About KAAW
Founded in 1989, the Korean American Artists Association of Washington State (KAAW) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Korean and Korean American artists in Washington State. Through exhibitions and cultural programs, KAAW promotes artistic creativity, encourages cultural exchange, and provides opportunities for artists to connect with broader communities while sharing the richness and beauty of Korean art and culture.
Programming
Opening Reception
An opening reception will be held at Postmark Center for the Arts for The Beauty of Korean Identity on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 2-4PM.
More programming details coming soon! View our Postmark calendar for upcoming events and workshops.
Closing Reception
January 7, 2027 | 4:30-6PM
Next Exhibition
Coming soon!
View Previous Exhibitions
- Handwork 2026: Northwest Designer Craftartists (July 15 - October 9, 2026)
- Discovered Narratives (April 23 - July 3, 2026)
- AIR: Auburn Artists in Residence (January 30 - April 17, 2026)
- UNFINISHED BUSINESS (October 23, 2025 - January 21, 2026)
- UNPRECEDENTED: The Inaugural Postmark Biennial (July 23 - October 29, 2025)
- Seattle Print Arts Annual Print Exchange (April 16 - July 9, 2025)
- Tapestry Artists of Puget Sound: Telling Their Stories (January 23 - April 9, 2025)
- ...A Familiar Taste Curated by Clarissa Grace Gines (October 10 - January 15, 2025)
- Postmarked: Connecting Communities (July 24 - October 2, 2024)
- SISTAHS Curated by Marita Dingus (May 8 - July 18, 2024)
- Muckleshoot: Alive & Strong (January - May 2024)
- RENEWAL: Historic Roots & Artistic Growth (September 2023 - January 2024)
- Wishing Trees: A Community Art Project (September 2023 - January 2024)