# MoNA Moments The Museum of Northwest Art collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits art created in the Pacific Northwest, supports artists, and strives to integrate art into the lives of all people. Page: Feed: --- ## [Creative Connections: Creating A Rainbow School](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/creativeconnections-rainbowschool) _2026-06-08_ This episode is being released as part of Creative Constellations: MoNA's Youth Education Programs, an exhibition at MoNA that highlights the museum's youth programming. You'll hear from two educators, Nikki Klinger and Lauren Grund, about how they came together to involve a whole school in a salmon art project - one that showcases the creativity of each student. This conversation between Nikki… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2335820306-mona-moments-creativeconnections-rainbowschool.mp3) ## [Eight Connections with the Lincoln Theatre: Celebrating 100 Years](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/eight-connections-with-the-lincoln-theatre-celebrating-100-years) _2026-01-20_ This episode is being released as part of Behind the Curtain: 100 Years at the Historic Lincoln Theatre, an exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Theatre as a cultural hub of Skagit Valley. In this episode you’ll hear from eight people who share what the Lincoln Theater means to them and how they first got involved. Behind the Curtain will be on display in MoNA’s Outside In… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2251123982-mona-moments-eight-connections-with-the-lincoln-theatre-celebrating-100-years.mp3) ## [Energy Transitions: A Conversation Presented by Skagit Valley Clean Energy Alliance](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/energy-transitions-svcea) _2025-09-16_ This episode of MoNA Moments was recorded as part of Energy Transitions, an exhibition curated by the Skagit Valley Clean Energy Alliance. You will hear SVCEA’s Technical Advisor Greg Whiting and artist Don Wesley talk about some of the historical transitions that our outdoor lighting systems have been through. Energy Transitions is on view in MoNA’s Outside In Gallery from October 11, 2025… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2171780145-mona-moments-energy-transitions-svcea.mp3) ## [Through the Light: An Interview on the Sublime](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/through-the-light) _2025-06-26_ This episode of MoNA Moments was recorded as part of Through the Light: The Sublime in Contemporary Northwest Art, an exhibition at MoNA on view from June 28-September 28, 2025. You will hear guest curator Chloe Dye Sherpe provide historical context for Through the Light and interview artists Weston Lambert and Adam Sorensen about their work and their connections to the sublime. You can read more… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2120095086-mona-moments-through-the-light.mp3) ## [What Were You Wearing: An Interview with the Curator Nivea Ho](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/what-were-you-wearing-an-interview-with-the-curator-nivea-ho) _2025-03-19_ This episode of MoNA Moments was recorded as part of the What Were You Wearing installation in the Expression Exchange Gallery, on view during April 2025 as part of Sexual Assault Awareness month. What Were You Wearing was curated by high school student, Nivea Ho in collaboration with Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County. In this episode, you’ll hear Marjie George and… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2058344184-mona-moments-what-were-you-wearing-an-interview-with-the-curator-nivea-ho.mp3) ## [A Community Response: An Interview with Brigid Collins Family Support Center and Skagit DVSAS](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/a-community-response-an-interview-with-brigid-collins-family-support-center-and-skagit-dvsas) _2024-09-25_ This episode of MoNA Moments was recorded as part of the Creative Response to Trauma: A Community Response Exhibition in the Outside In Education gallery, open from October 12, 2024-January 12, 2025. Curated by Brigid Collins Family Support Center and Skagit Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services (Skagit DVSAS), the Creative Response to Trauma exhibition is a collaboration between these two… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1923409385-mona-moments-a-community-response-an-interview-with-brigid-collins-family-support-center-and-skagit-dvsas.mp3) ## [SOMOS: A Conversation About the CCS Farmworker Center Children’s Art Studio Program](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/somos-a-conversation-about-the-ccs-farmworker-center-childrens-art-studio-program) _2024-06-18_ This episode of MoNA Moments was recorded as part of the SOMOS: WE ARE Exhibition in the Outside In Education gallery, open from June 22 to September 29, 2024. SOMOS:WE ARE features work from the Catholic Community Services (CCS) Farmerworker Center Children’s Art Studio program, a free weekly after school program in Mount Vernon for children and families to participate in art-making activities.… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1851178050-mona-moments-somos-a-conversation-about-the-ccs-farmworker-center-childrens-art-studio-program.mp3) ## [Interviews With Children Of The Valley](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/interviews-with-children-of-the-valley) _2024-02-15_ MoNA Moments is excited to welcome three guests from Children of the Valley (COV), a non-profit after school program dedicated to providing academic assistance, social-emotional learning, enrichment experiences, and mentorship to children in need. Children of the Valley curated a show in the Museum of Northwest Art's Outside/In Gallery called My Roots: Honoring the Cultural Identity of Skagit… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1748379324-mona-moments-interviews-with-children-of-the-valley.mp3) ## [On Surge 2023: An Interview With Chloe Dye Sherpe, Jackie Qataliña Schaeffer, and Jamie Donatuto](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/on-surge-2023-an-interview-with-chloe-dye-sherpe-jackie-qatalina-schaeffer-and-jamie-donatutu) _2023-11-13_ In this episode of MoNA Moments, guest curator Chloe Dye Sherpe interviews artist, Jackie Qataliña Schaeffer, and scientist, Dr. Jamie Donatuto, about their collaboration for the 2023 Surge Exhibition at MoNA. Surge: Mapping Transition, Displacement, and Agency in Times of Climate Change is the fourth iteration of this exhibition at the Museum of Northwest Art, where an artist and a scientist… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1664018994-mona-moments-on-surge-2023-an-interview-with-chloe-dye-sherpe-jackie-qatalina-schaeffer-and-jamie-donatutu.mp3) ## [Celebrating 20 Years of MoNA Link: A Conversation About Art Education](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/celebrating-20-years-of-mona-link) _2023-02-10_ This episode of MoNA Moments highlights the original vision and evolution of MoNA Link, MoNA's School Partnership Program through a conversation with three individuals who shaped the program over the past two decades. You'll hear from the founder of the program, Margaret Groff, a studio artist currently living in Port Townsend. She was the first Education Director at MoNA, from 2000 to 2008. She… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1444284370-mona-moments-celebrating-20-years-of-mona-link.mp3) ## [Get started with Turso (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4j9xpACraUya) _2023-02-10 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Turso account to access the app. ## [Hilary Edwards on MMIWG](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/hilary-edwards-on-mmiwg) _2023-01-25_ This episode of MoNA Moments is connected to the “Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: Honoring Our Stolen Sisters” art exhibition, on view in Outside In Gallery at the Museum of Northwest Art until February 5, 2023. Curated by Pat Paul and Candice Wilson, this exhibition was created to remember, honor, and bring awareness to the thousands of Indigenous women and girls who go missing… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1432423213-mona-moments-hilary-edwards-on-mmiwg.mp3) ## [Rena Priest, Washington State Poet Laureate, on MMIWG: Honoring Our Stolen Sisters](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/rena-priest-mmiwg) _2023-01-10_ This episode of MoNA Moments is connected to the exhibition, “Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls: Honoring Our Stolen Sisters”, on view in the Outside In Gallery at the Museum of Northwest Art from October 22, 2022 to February 5, 2023. Curated by Pat Paul and Candice Wilson, this exhibition was created to remember, honor and bring awareness to the thousands of Native women and girls… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1421062957-mona-moments-rena-priest-mmiwg.mp3) ## [Standing, Still Artist Interviews: Burke Smithers](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/standing-still-artist-interviews-burke-smithers) _2021-07-01_ In this episode of MoNA Moments, you will hear an interview conducted by the co-curators of the current exhibition featured in MoNA's OutsideIn Gallery. This interview is with artist Burke Smithers. The exhibition Standing, Still was co-curated by Danielle New and Hanna Corneliussen, emerging museum professionals and students at the University of Washington Museology Graduate Program. Standing,… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1079817718-mona-moments-standing-still-artist-interviews-burke-smithers.mp3) ## [Standing, Still Artist Interviews: barry johnson](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/standing-still-artist-interviews-barry-johnson) _2021-07-01_ In this episode of MoNA Moments, you will hear interviews conducted by the co-curators of the current exhibition featured in MoNA's OutsideIn Gallery. This interview is with artist barry johnson. The exhibition Standing, Still was co-curated by Danielle New and Hanna Corneliussen, emerging museum professionals and students at the University of Washington Museology Graduate Program. Standing, Still… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1079817223-mona-moments-standing-still-artist-interviews-barry-johnson.mp3) ## [Standing, Still Artist Interviews: Ries Niemi](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/standing-still-artist-interviews-ries-niemi) _2021-07-01_ In this episode of MoNA Moments, you will hear an interview conducted by the co-curators of the current exhibition featured in MoNA's OutsideIn Gallery. This interview is with artist Ries Niemi. The exhibition Standing, Still was co-curated by Danielle New and Hanna Corneliussen, emerging museum professionals and students at the University of Washington Museology Graduate Program. Standing, Still… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1079816233-mona-moments-standing-still-artist-interviews-ries-niemi.mp3) ## [Standing, Still Artist Interviews: Miggie Wong](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/standing-still-artist-interviews-miggie-wong) _2021-07-01_ In this episode of MoNA Moments you will hear an interview conducted by the co-curators of the current exhibition featured in MoNA's OutsideIn Gallery. This interview is with artist Miggie Wong. The exhibition Standing, Still was co-curated by Danielle New and Hanna Corneliussen, emerging museum professionals and students at the University of Washington Museology Graduate Program. Standing, Still… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1079815759-mona-moments-standing-still-artist-interviews-miggie-wong.mp3) ## [Standing, Still Artist Interviews: Jody Joldersma](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/standing-still-artist-interviews-jody-joldersma) _2021-07-01_ In this episode of MoNA Moments, you will hear an interview conducted by the co-curators of the current exhibition featured in MoNA's OutsideIn Gallery. This interview is with artist Jody Jolderesma. The exhibition Standing, Still was co-curated by Danielle New and Hanna Corneliussen, emerging museum professionals and students at the University of Washington Museology Graduate Program. Standing,… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1079815342-mona-moments-standing-still-artist-interviews-jody-joldersma.mp3) ## [Standing, Still Artist Interviews: Lorena Krause](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/standing-still-artist-interviews-lorena-krause) _2021-07-01_ In this episode of MoNA Moments, you will hear an interview conducted by the co-curators of the current exhibition featured in MoNA's OutsideIn Gallery. This interview is with artist Lorena Krause. The exhibition Standing, Still was co-curated by Danielle New and Hanna Corneliussen, emerging museum professionals and students at the University of Washington Museology Graduate Program. Standing,… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1079814130-mona-moments-standing-still-artist-interviews-lorena-krause.mp3) ## [Standing, Still Artist Interviews: Blair Goldstein](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/standing-still-artist-interviews-blaire-goldstein) _2021-07-01_ In this episode of MoNA Moments, you will hear an interview conducted by the co-curators of the current exhibition featured in MoNA's OutsideIn Gallery. This interview is with artist Blair Goldstein. The exhibition Standing, Still was co-curated by Danielle New and Hanna Corneliussen, emerging museum professionals and students at the University of Washington Museology Graduate Program. Standing,… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1079812417-mona-moments-standing-still-artist-interviews-blaire-goldstein.mp3) ## [Standing, Still Artist Interviews: Lynn Whitford](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/standing-still-artist-interviews-lynn-whitford) _2021-07-01_ In this episode of MoNA Moments, you will hear an interview conducted by the co-curators of the current exhibition featured in MoNA's OutsideIn Gallery. This interview is with artist Lynn Whitford. The exhibition Standing, Still was co-curated by Danielle New and Hanna Corneliussen, emerging museum professionals and students at the University of Washington Museology Graduate Program. Standing,… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1079811871-mona-moments-standing-still-artist-interviews-lynn-whitford.mp3) ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SgmynHaEi8bH) _2021-07-01 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Standing, Still Artist Interviews: Lisa Sheets](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/standing-still-artist-interviews-lisa-sheets) _2021-07-01_ In this episode of MoNA Moments, you will hear an interview conducted by the co-curators of the current exhibition featured in MoNA's OutsideIn Gallery. This interview is with artist Lisa Sheets. The exhibition Standing, Still was co-curated by Danielle New and Hanna Corneliussen, emerging museum professionals and students at the University of Washington Museology Graduate Program. Standing, Still… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1079810413-mona-moments-standing-still-artist-interviews-lisa-sheets.mp3) ## [Standing, Still Artist Interviews: Dawn Laurant](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/standing-still-artist-interviews-dawn-laurant) _2021-07-01_ In this episode of MoNA Moments, you will hear an interview conducted by the co-curators of the current exhibition featured in MoNA's OutsideIn Gallery. This interview is with artist Dawn Laurant. The exhibition Standing, Still was co-curated by Danielle New and Hanna Corneliussen, emerging museum professionals and students at the University of Washington Museology Graduate Program. Standing,… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1079809945-mona-moments-standing-still-artist-interviews-dawn-laurant.mp3) ## [Finding Balance: Carbon Storylines 1.1](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/finding-balance-carbon-storylines) _2020-09-23_ In this episode of MoNA Moments, you will hear a conversation between Maggie Paul, MoNA’s Registrar, artist Rachel Lodge, University of Washington Museology graduate Lianna Hamby, and University of Washington professor & scientist, Dave Peterson, who worked collaboratively on the current Outside In Gallery exhibition, titled Finding Balance: Carbon Storylines 1.1. This show features the artwork of… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/898469875-mona-moments-finding-balance-carbon-storylines.mp3) ## [Especially Special: A Celebration of Betty Black and her Collection of Art feat. Kathleen Moles](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/especially-special-betty-black) _2020-02-08_ On Saturday, January 25th, 2020, MoNA hosted guest curator, Kathleen Moles, to speak at the exhibition opening of Especially Special: A Celebration of Betty Black and her Collection of Art. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/756981733-mona-moments-especially-special-betty-black.mp3) ## [A Deep Dive into Eve Deisher's Psyche - 12:16:19, 3.01 PM](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/a-deep-dive-into-eve-deishers-psyche-121619-301-pm) _2019-12-16_ On Saturday, December 14th, 20019 The Museum of Northwest Art hosted: A Deep Dive into Eve Deisher's Psyche. Eve's husband and exhibition curator, Lanny Bergner, artist Ann Chadwick Reid, and Poet Jane Alynn had a panel discussion focusing on four of Eve Deisher's pivotal works and eve's poetry and writings pertaining to them. Jane Alynn also read her poem Tree/Figure, which she wrote for the… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/728913127-mona-moments-a-deep-dive-into-eve-deishers-psyche-121619-301-pm.m4a) ## [Coffee with Local Artists Kris Ekstrand & Elizabeth Tapper](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/coffee-with-local-artists-kris-ekstrand-elizabeth-tapper) _2019-11-14_ On November 10th, MoNA hosted its second Coffee with Local Artists Event. This time we featured the renowned local artists, Kris Ekstrand & Elizabeth Tapper. 376456 [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/712959190-mona-moments-coffee-with-local-artists-kris-ekstrand-elizabeth-tapper.m4a) ## [Exhibition Opening--Eve Deisher, Indicator](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/exhibition-opening-eve-deisher-indicator) _2019-10-10_ On October 5th, MoNA opened the exhibition, Eve Deisher: Indicator, with a talk by the guest curator, Lanny Bergner. Lanny Bergner was Eve's husband, and he spoke about her art and the exhibition. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/693575584-mona-moments-exhibition-opening-eve-deisher-indicator.m4a) ## [Dawnland featuring Rebecca Black](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/dawnland-featuring-rebecca-black) _2019-05-22_ On Saturday, May 3, the Museum of Northwest Art hosted a screening of the documentary Dawnland. Dawnland is a powerful documentary about the untold story of stolen indigenous children and the first truth and reconciliation process in the United States. In this MoNA Moment, we have a recording of Rebecca Black who introduced and reflected on this powerful documentary and led a Q & A session.… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/624958485-mona-moments-dawnland-featuring-rebecca-black.m4a) ## [Coffee with Local Artists--Bob Abrams and Chuck Bankuti Part 2](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/coffee-with-local-artists-bob-abrams-and-chuck-bankuti-part-2) _2019-05-15_ On April 28th MoNA hosted coffee with local artists Bob Abrams and Chuck Bankuti. These two artists shared their insights and art from their life and work over coffee. Part two features Chuck, a photographer who photographed many Native tribes around the United States. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/621248925-mona-moments-coffee-with-local-artists-bob-abrams-and-chuck-bankuti-part-2.m4a) ## [Coffee with Local Artists--Bob Abrams & Chuck Bankuti Part 1](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/coffee-with-local-artists-bob-abrams-chuck-bankuti-part-1) _2019-05-15_ On April 28, MoNA hosted coffee with local artists, Bob Abrams and Chuck Bankuti. These two shared their art and insights from their life and work over coffee. Part one features Bob Abrams who was an artist for Disney. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/621232830-mona-moments-coffee-with-local-artists-bob-abrams-chuck-bankuti-part-1.m4a) ## [Trade Smarter With IBKR (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZCEtVzjrEalO) _2019-05-15 · **Sponsored**_ Join Interactive Brokers through a referral and start investing with low-cost global access. ## [MoNA Link Alumni--Rebecca Wietzke](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/mona-link-alumni-rebecca-wietzke) _2019-04-25_ On this MoNA Moment, we spoke with a former MoNA Link Teacher, Rebecca Wietzke, about her experience with our MoNA Link program. MoNA Link is an influential two-year professional development program for teachers. To learn more about this program, visit MoNA's website at www.monamuseum.org . [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/608461989-mona-moments-mona-link-alumni-rebecca-wietzke.m4a) ## [Talk with the Curator: Susan Parke](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/talk-with-the-curator-susan-parke) _2019-04-18_ On this MoNA Moments, Susan Parke, the Director Emeritus and Curator of the current shows, continuum...Works from the Permanent Collection and continuum...Works from the Herb and Lucy Pruzan Collection, talks about the development of these exhibitions. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/607972890-mona-moments-talk-with-the-curator-susan-parke.m4a) ## [Dancer Panel](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/dancer-panel) _2019-03-08_ On February 23rd, MoNA hosted a dancer panel with professional dancers and local dance experts including Alethea Alexander and Victoria Watts. The panelists discussed George Balanchine, his impact on the dance world, and his choreography, Western Symphony. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/586996254-mona-moments-dancer-panel.m4a) ## [Winter 2019 Exhibition Opening](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/winter-2019-exhibition-opening) _2019-02-26_ On January 19, 2019, MoNA opened their new winter exhibitions, the 2016 Luminary Award-Winning Artists and the Spell of the West. The Luminary artists included Denzil Hurley, George Rodriguez, SuttonBeresCuller, and Saya Moriyasu. Spell of the West was curated by Lauren Carroll-Bolger and explores how the West was romanticized in art and features performance art. The opening featured talks by the… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/574300602-mona-moments-winter-2019-exhibition-opening.m4a) ## [Conversations with a Poet- John Harrison](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/conversation-with-a-poet-john-harrison) _2019-02-12_ MoNA recently opened its new community gallery, Outside In, with an exhibition featuring poetry from current and former Anacortes High School students. One of the poets featured is John Harrison. John shared his poem and his inspiration for this MoNA Moment. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/570754095-mona-moments-conversation-with-a-poet-john-harrison.m4a) ## [Conversations with a Poet - Layne Woodward](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/conversation-with-a-poet-layne-woodward) _2019-02-04_ MoNA recently opened its new community gallery, Outside In, with an exhibition featuring poetry from current and former Anacortes High School students. One of the poets featured is Layne Woodward. Layne shared his poem and his inspiration for this MoNA Moment. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/570071376-mona-moments-conversation-with-a-poet-layne-woodward.m4a) ## [Surge Artist & Scientists](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/surge-artist-scientists) _2019-01-29_ On January 5th, MoNA hosted an Artist and Scientist Panel as a wrap-up to the 2018/19 Surge Exhibition. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/566847843-mona-moments-surge-artist-scientists.m4a) ## [Suze Woolf Artist Talk](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/suze-woolf-artist-talk) _2018-12-12_ On December 1, 2018, MoNA hosted a Surge Open House which was a day filled with free activities and events. One of the events was an Artist Talk by Surge contributing artist, Suze Woolf. In this MoNA Moment, Suze Woolf discusses her work and process related to her pieces on exhibition for the Surge exhibit, which was a collaboration between artists and scientists studying climate change. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/543964656-mona-moments-suze-woolf-artist-talk.m4a) ## [Coffee with Artists and Scientists](https://soundcloud.com/mona-moments/coffee-with-artists-and-scientists) _2018-12-01_ Coffee with Artists and Scientists featured presentations on the integration of art and science by Rachel Lodge, Cynthia Camlin, and Clarissa Callesen, as well as Q&A with other contributing artists and scientists, including Suze Woolf, Alice Dubiel, and Roger Fuller. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/538451502-mona-moments-coffee-with-artists-and-scientists.m4a)