The City of Auburn Art Galleries offer a look at the diverse work created by outstanding artists who live and work in the region. The galleries display rotating exhibitions featuring two-dimensional and small three-dimensional works by emerging and established artists from all around the Puget Sound region. The works are selected to highlight an array of artists and art works that demonstrate vitality, technique, and diversity in medium and subject. For more information on the artwork below, view the searchable document City of Auburn Art Galleries (PDF).
The Postmark Center for the Arts
Address: 20 Auburn Ave, Auburn, WA, 98002
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Gallery exhibits change quarterly
Auburn Community and Event Center Gallery
Address: 910 Ninth St. SE, Auburn, WA, 98002
Hours: Open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Bi-monthly exhibits
Current Exhibitions
Kimberly Tepe - September 12 to November 7, 2024
The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present the work of Kimberly Tepe at the Community Center Gallery, on view September 12 – November 7, 2024.
“I take inspiration from the natural world, layering textiles to mimic the colors and textures in the landscape; Velvets becomes moss, wools become tree bark, and crisp satins becomes ice. I see complex in the ordinary and riches in the overlooked. When I’m stuck, I just go outside and look at the trees or the moss, I stop to look at the mushrooms growing in the neighbor’s lawn, then I come back to the table and create what I experienced."
- Kimberly Tepe
Lev Elkin - September 12 to November 7, 2024
The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present the work of Lev Elkin at the Community Center Gallery, on view September 12 – November 7, 2024.
“I am a sculptor transforming found wood into art. I find twisted branches and driftwood on river banks and ocean shores and strive to reveal their hidden beauty. Some pieces display their potential right away and others spend months or even years on my shelf before I arrive at a concept. Similarly, some take weeks and others much longer to finish. If a piece needs to be mounted, I pay meticulous attention to selecting and crafting the right base to complement my art. I hope my art brings joy and inspires others to see hidden beauty in seemingly ordinary pieces of wood.”
- Lev Elkin
Cheryl Sallee Gallery
Address: 808 9th St SE, Auburn, WA, 98002
Hours: Open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Bi-monthly exhibits
Current Exhibition
Penny FireHorse - September 11 to November 6, 2024
The City of Auburn and the Auburn Arts Commission are pleased to present the work of Penny FireHorse at the Cheryl Sallee Gallery, on view September 11 – November 6, 2024!
“I create art using acrylics and acrylic enamel on surfaces like glass, ceramic, porcelain, and canvas. In 2017, I expanded into digital art with an iPad Pro and later explored Acrylic Pouring on Canvas. My work, often compared to Van Gogh for its vibrant colors and rich textures, is a reflection of my connection to universal energy. Each piece embodies love and happiness, emerging from a deep, soulful place.”
- Penny FireHorse
Auburn City Hall Gallery
Address: 25 W Main Street, Auburn WA, 98002
Hours: Open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Ongoing exhibits
Ongoing Exhibition
This gallery hosts a photographic exhibition featuring images of the City's Public Art Collection. The Auburn City Hall Gallery occasionally features special exhibitions.
For our site-specific galleries, head to The Vault Gallery or Art on Main. For information on application process please visit our Calls to Artists webpage.