Art & Conversation: Nine Women Artists

Join us for our upcoming Art & Conversation series celebrating the exhibition Nine Women Artists. Moderated by Grace Kook-Anderson, The Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Curator of Northwest Art, this special panel discussion brings together a distinguished group of Pacific Northwest artists—Sharon Bronzan, Judy Cooke, Mary Josephson, Lucinda Parker, Laura Ross-Paul, Shu-Ju Wang, Sherrie Wolf, Phyllis Yes, and Corrina Ace (daughter of Katherine Ace)—whose compelling works spans diverse styles from rich representation to bold abstraction.

Gather with fellow art lovers to explore the vibrant history, deep creative connections, and artistic evolution of these influential women who have helped shape some of the region’s artistic landscape. Following the panel, take advantage of Free First Thursday to explore the museum galleries, then head into the exhibition to meet the artists in person and get your exhibition catalogue signed!

Event Schedule

• 10:30 a.m. – Coffee and complimentary light snacks in the Sunken Ballroom
• 11 a.m. – Pecha Kucha-style presentation by each artist, with an introduction by Grace Kook-Anderson
• 12 p.m. – Gallery viewing (Free First Thursday admission)
• 1 p.m. – Meet the Artists & Catalogue Signing in the Nine Women Artists exhibition gallery

Exhibition Highlights

• Featured Artists: Sharon Bronzan, Judy Cooke, Mary Josephson, Lucinda Parker, Laura Ross-Paul, Shu-Ju Wang, Sherrie Wolf, and Phyllis Yes.
• Curator: Grace Kook-Anderson, The Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Curator of Northwest Art
• Admission: Free and open to the public as part of Free First Thursday. Exhibition catalogues will be available for purchase at the PAM Store and during the signing session.

• Free & discounted

  Free First Thursday

  Assistive listening devices General accessibility Sign Language

• Exhibitions

  Jun 20, 2026 – Feb 21, 2027