Exhibitions at the Second Story Gallery

Homespun

 

Current Exhibition:

April: Homespun: Treasures from the Collections of the Clark County Historical Museum and Two Rivers Heritage Museum.

Homespun is an exhibition curated by the Clark County Historical Museum (CCHM) and Two Rivers Heritage Museum (TRHM), hosted by the Second Story Gallery. The pieces here highlight the rich variety of CCHM and TRHM's collections, showcasing the craftsmanship and creativity of local artisans, spanning various mediums and time periods. From textiles to wood carvings, paintings and Victorian-style hair art, each artifact tells a story of ingenuity and cultural heritage. Visitors are invited to explore the history of our region through these handmade treasures. Special thanks to CCHM’s Collections Manager Alex Wilson for developing this exhibition.

Opening reception on Friday, April 5 from 5-8 PM.

 

Upcoming Exhibitions:

 

May: My Teacher is a Wolf: The Comics Art of Aron Nels Steinke

My Teacher is a Wolf: The Comics Art of Aron Nels Steinke is a retrospective of cartoon art from the creator of Mr. Wolf's Class, the bestselling graphic novel series for kids. This exhibit features over forty original pieces of art used in the creation of all his graphic novels spanning his almost 20-year career. On display there will even be some art created when Aron was a student at Lacamas Heights Elementary School, and a sneak peak from Speechless his next original graphic novel (Scholastic/Graphix 2025).

Opening Reception: Friday, May 3rd from 5-8 pm. Aron will be present for the opening! 

Bio: Aron Nels Steinke (Camas High School Class of 1999) is the Eisner Award-winning co-creator, with Ariel Cohn, of The Zoo Box, the creator of the bestselling Mr. Wolf’s Class graphic novel series for kids, and a former elementary school teacher. Aron spent his entire childhood in Fern Prairie just on the outskirts of Camas, and currently lives in Portland, Oregon. Aron regularly visits schools to speak with students about making comics and finding inspiration from life. Find him online at mrwolfsclass.com.

 

June: The Dualities of Northwest Color - The Art of Stephen Hayes and Alice Pritchett

July: High School Art Showcase

August: Middle School Art Showcase

September - October: Southwest Washington Watercolor Society

November - December: Northwest Oil Painters Guild