Seattle, WA
Images below are from our Across the Universe Exhibit.
A collage (from the French word coller, to glue) is a work of formal art made by adhering different pieces of paper, photographs, plants, fabric and other ephemera onto a supporting surface, thus creating a new whole. Though collage was a popular activity in the 18th and 19th centuries, the term collage was coined by both Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso in the beginning of the 20th century when collage became a distinctive form of modern art.
The Northwest Collage Society (NWCS) was originally formed in 1984 as The North Coast Collage Society, and at the time was an affiliate of the National Collage Society. We are a non-profit social club and our purpose is to foster appreciation and interest in the fine art medium of collage.
The Northwest Collage Society presents five programs a year. Two programs are online via Zoom and three are in-person programs at the Shoreline Conference Center, just north of Seattle, WA. Most of our programs are recorded and can be viewed later by our members.
The organization draws most of its members from the Pacific Northwest, though we welcome members worldwide. Members come from diverse backgrounds, all sharing an avid interest in creating.
The NWCS provides a forum for the exchange of ideas among members through bi-monthly meetings, which include presentations by local and international artists, workshops, retreats, member activities, like mail art exchanges, monthly local and virtual meet-ups, opportunities to enter collage exhibitions, online newsletter in recognition of members’ accomplishments and regional opportunities.
We are supported by volunteer board members. If you are interested in joining the board please let us know via our contact page.
The Northwest Collage Society arranges two or more juried exhibitions a year for its members. Juried exhibitions are held primarily in the greater Seattle area as well as throughout the state of Washington. The Northwest Collage Society has exhibited at Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds, Columbia City Gallery in Seattle, Bellevue Arts Museum Community Education Gallery, Phinney Center Gallery in Seattle, ArtsNow in Edmonds, Cancer Lifeline in Seattle, Parklane Gallery in Kirkland, Rob Schouten Gallery on Whidbey Island, Seattle City Hall, Kenmore City Hall, Mercer Island Community & Event Center, The Lodge at St. Edward Park in Kenmore, Fogue Studios & Gallery in Seattle, Washington State Convention Center and many more locations.
View the online galleries of our past shows here.
