Knowing the Columbia
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Participating artists: Erik Sandgren, Sara Siestreem, Lillian Pitt, Genevieve Robertson, Fred Wah, Rita Wong, Santigie Fofana-Dura, Sapata Fofana-Dura, Ka’ila Farrell-Smith, Jonnel Covault.
Description: Artists offer diverse perspectives on the river that shaped the Northwest. Through the use of a wide range of media, including print, video, painting, fiber weaving, poetry and installation, Knowing the Columbia explores the history and the impact of the industrialization of the Columbia River basin.
A portion of all artwork sales will be donated to the Columbia Land Trust and the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation.