The Arts and Crafts Movement of the Pacific Northwest

Saturday November 9th

10:30am – noon

Redmond Historical Society Saturday Speaker Series

Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center

The ideals of the Arts and Crafts Movement inspired architecture and a broad range of design arts in the Pacific Northwest in the early 20th century. Both Washington and Oregon participated actively in the national Arts and Crafts movement, producing exceptional work that included architecture, furniture, lighting, pottery, stained glass, textiles and basketry.   The movement was encouraged by exposure at two world’s fairs that put the Pacific Northwest on the national and international map--Portland's Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in 1905 and Seattle's Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in 1909. Many of the successful designs were influenced by the setting, climate, local raw materials, crafts of native inhabitants, and exposure to Pacific Rim cultures. 

Join Larry Kreisman, recognized architectural expert and Program Director of Historic Seattle, as he explores this rich legacy. Kreisman’s presentation is based upon his critically acclaimed book, The Arts and Crafts Movement in the Pacific Northwest, co-authored by Glenn Mason.  He was also co-curator of an exhibit on the same topic at MOHAI in 2009.  Kreisman has been recognized for significant work in bringing public attention to the Northwest’s architectural heritage and its preservation through courses, tours, exhibits, lectures, articles, and seven books. 

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