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| | Children's Museum of Skagit County - Local | | The museum is a place where families can come to play, explore and learn, in an unusual and exciting "interactive" environment. There are eight main areas in the museum. There is also a separate Birthday Party Room with chalkboard walls. |
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| | Western Gallery - Local | | The gallery provides diverse experiences in the visual arts for its constituencies, encompassing the University community and region while providing a point of reference to the national and international art scene. Through historical, contemporary and experimental art exhibitions, through the outdoor collection of contemporary sculpture, through publications and through interpretative interdisciplinary programs, the Western Gallery is committed to creating an environment for learning. The gallery acts as a center for discussion and exchange of ideas on critical issues in contemporary art. The Western Gallery recognizes its role in expanding its audience's awareness of the visual arts as central to the dynamic and pluralistic nature of our society. The Western Gallery Director acts as curator of the university's visual art collections. Primary areas are 19th and 20th century American and European prints and drawings, including the Helen Loggie Archives. The Chair Collection focuses on this type of 20th century furniture created by international designers. The Outdoor Sculpture Collection is a nationally famous, public art collection displayed throughout the entire campus. |
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| | Whatcom Museum of History & Art - Art | | The museum provides leadership in the fields of history and art in the Pacific Northwest. Through preservation, collections, exhibitions, and educational programs, the Museum enhances the quality of life for our community. Some of the exhibits in the museum include Motorcycles: The Good, the Bad and the Custom, An Enduring Legacy: Women Painters of Washington, 1930 - 2005 and Gone to the Dogs. |
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