Past Exhibits
waste is a construct
An innovative art installation that transforms derelict boats into powerful works of environmental storytelling. This exhibit re-frames waste as a material of possibility and serves as a call to action.
Through this compelling showcase, we aim to challenge perceptions of waste and inspire new ways of thinking about our relationship with waste and our waterways.
Voyages in Color
"Voyages in Color" at The Center for Wooden Boats presents a striking collection of paintings by local artist Saeed Tavakkol. These works capture the essence of the Pacific Northwest through bold colors and expressive contrasts, reminding us of the beauty, life-changing experiences, and emotions we may encounter on voyages through our waterways.
Marine Mosaic
Marine Mosaic is a celebration of voices often underrepresented in Seattle's waterfront culture. Stemming from curation intern, Emma Ponce Arroyo's, passion for representation in art spaces this exhibit connects our maritime community with BIPOC* artists in the Pacific Northwest. By showcasing a wide array of mediums and themes, Marine Mosaic invites viewers to immerse themselves in a tapestry of creativity and cultural exploration.
Coast Guard Art Program Exhibit
The Coast Guard Art Program uses fine art as an outreach tool for educating diverse audiences about the United States Coast Guard. Through displays at museums, libraries and patriotic events, Coast Guard art tells the story of the service's missions, heroes and history to the public. Art is also displayed in offices of members of Congress, senior officials of the executive branch of government and other military services and at Coast Guard locations throughout the country.
Pacific Rim Institute of Maritime Artists (returns to cWB!)
The PRIMA mission is to celebrate human diversity through the lens of fine art with a specific attention to marine and maritime artists living on or near the Pacific Rim, the Pacific Ocean being our common thread.
Highliners: Boats of the Century
Highliners: Boats of the Century narrates the story of the historic power-schooners of Seattle’s longline fleet…
“Still Afloat: Historic Small Craft of King County”
This exhibit formerly our Floating Boathouse Gallery highlighted four unique and historic wooden boat designs that enjoy a permanent place in the CWB collection.
Pacific Rim Institute of Maritime Artists
The artists cover a mix of marine subjects historical and modern in a variety of mediums including oils, watercolor, acrylic, gouache, and mixed media.
Persistent Work
For generations life in Western Washington and in King County particularly has been defined by what we do where the land meets the water. Seattle’s history was shaped along its waterways. Maritime industries built structures to support boat shops and shipyards, canneries, and manufacturing of nets, sails and rigging.