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.
Current Exhibition
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
July 23 - October 9, 2025
Photo: Entry Text
Parallax Arts Collective is an inclusive organization of AANHPI (Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Island) artists and allies, representing diverse genders and artistic mediums. Its mission is to amplify the visibility of AANHPI artists and to advance their presence and impact within the broader arts landscape.
CLUSTER (Creatives Laughing Uniting Sharing Talking Empowering Repeatedly) is a group of women artists who meet monthly for project driven and career promoting support.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS presents a unique challenge to members of Parallax Arts Collective, CLUSTER, and allied individuals: to engage creatively with the incomplete. Every artist has unfinished works in their studio or a collection of raw materials—pieces whose potential remains unrealized. This project invites members to freely give unfinished art or materials to fellow artists, who in turn will respond by creating new artwork inspired by what they receive.
Participation in UNFINISHED BUSINESS requires a spirit of openness and collaboration. Artists must be willing to both give and accept materials freely, without reservation or expectation regarding their use. The emphasis is on trust, transformation, and the generative potential of creative exchange.
Programming
Opening Reception
The opening reception for UNFINISHED BUSINESS occurred on October 23, 2025 from 5:00 - 7:00PM. The opening reception featured a lively introduction by June Sekiguchi, curator, followed by artist talks around the gallery. Each artist present explained their thought process, expressing the unique challenges to finishing another artist's work.
Programming
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Closing Reception
Postmark Center for the Arts will host a closing reception for UNFINISHED BUSINESS on January 23, 2026 from 4:30 - 6:00PM.
Upcoming Exhibition
A Living Practice: Coast Salish Art Now
APPLICATIONS OPEN
DEADLINE: Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10:59 PM PST
A Living Practice: Coast Salish Art Now is curated by Sam Obrovac, Muckleshoot, Danielle Morsette, Suquamish, and Olivia Bean Johnston, Snoqualmie. We are seeking Coast Salish artists, cultural practitioners, and craftspeople to participate in an exhibition at the Postmark Center for the Arts and the White River Valley Museum in Auburn, Washington. The exhibit will feature modern Coast Salish work along with historic pieces. A Living Practice: Coast Salish Art Now will explore the traditional practices that ground contemporary indigenous art and life, while highlighting the resurgence of Coast Salish culture.
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled members, affiliated with, or able to show proof of descent from a Coast Salish tribe within Washington State. Eligible applicants from all arts disciplines and indigenous cultural practices are encouraged to apply. Submissions are encouraged to reflect Coast Salish style, design, or cultural practice. Coast Salish creatives from all disciplines are welcome to apply.
For more information or to apply, please view the online application.
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