“He fell in love with the area the first time he saw it. And, although he worked long, hard hours on the farm, he always found time …
Read More of New exhibit celebrates the legacy of Skagit artist Jesus Guillén
Christian Martin: How long have you lived in and around the North Cascades, and how long have you been working as an artist? Gretchen Leggitt: I’ve lived …
Read More of Local artist Gretchen Leggitt and our new sticker!
Students! Parents! Teachers! During this time of school closures and stay-at-home guidelines, North Cascades Institute is sharing lessons and activities from our talented Mountain School instructors. We hope …
Read More of Mountain School @ Home Lesson 11: Shadow Painting & Poetry
Students! Parents! Teachers! During this time of school closures and stay-at-home guidelines, North Cascades Institute is sharing lessons and activities from our talented Mountain School instructors. We …
Read More of Mountain School @ Home: Lesson 3 – Nature Art & Writing
In 2019, Smokey Bear celebrates 75 years at the forefront of the Forest Service’s wildfire prevention campaign. To commemorate Forest Service wildfire prevention efforts, replicas of historic …
Read More of Happy Birthday Smokey the Bear!
Spring is a special time of year in the Northwest. The warming weather and fresh signs of life stirs us out of our winter doldrums and beckons …
Read More of Interview with Birds of the West Author Molly Hashimoto
It is an undeniable fact that humans have long been enamored with natural beauty. Artistic expression is one of the oldest forms of documenting and paying tribute …
Read More of Art and Nature: A Creative Resident joins Mountain School
Mark Scherer participated in the Creative Residence Program at the North Cascades Institute this December, joining the tradition of poets, naturalists, dancers and researchers who have participated in the past.
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Pablo McLoud participated in the North Cascades Institute’s Creative Residence Program this October, joining the tradition of poets, naturalists, dancers and researchers who have participated in the past. Pablo is …
Read More of Pablo McLoud: Artist in Residence
“Putting a brush in the hands of new artists, young and old, heightens their awareness of the power and beauty of nature.” – Molly Hashimoto Join North …
Read More of Colors of the West: Free online workshop with painter Molly Hashimoto
