Northwest Collage Society
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The Northwest Collage Society works to advance the stature of collage as a major art medium. In 1997 it became the Northwest Collage Society.
CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF COLLAGE
2012 is the centenary year of collage as fine art. A collage (from the French word; coller, to glue) is a work of formal art made from an assemblage of different pieces, thus creating a new whole. The term collage was coined by both Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso in the beginning of the 20th century when collage became a distinctive part of modern art. THE NORTHWEST COLLAGE SOCIETY
The Northwest Collage Society held its first regional meeting in 1984 as the North Coast Collage Society. The NWCS is affiliated with the National Collage Society, Inc., a non-profit organization headquartered in Hudson, OH with Gail Larson, NCS as regional representative. The purpose of NWCS, as adopted from the National Collage Society’s Articles of Incorporation, is “to foster the appreciation and interest in the recognized medium of collage.” The NWCS works to advance the stature of collage as a major art medium and assist in the education of its members and the public through exhibits, workshops, lectures and publications. MEETINGS AND MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
The Northwest Collage Society meets in Seattle at the Shoreline Community Center, 18650 1st Ave NE, four to five times a year, September through June. Meetings offer a variety of programs including guest speakers, demonstrations and slide presentations. Dues are payable the first of September, annually. The organization draws most of its members from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and British Columbia. They come from diverse backgrounds: painting, printmaking, graphics, glass, sculpture, fiber and mixed media; all share an avid interest in creating. Members are kept informed through a bimonthly newsletter that includes information on workshops, opportunities to enter juried shows, details of upcoming programs and recognition of members’ accomplishments. EXHIBITIONS
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 hosted an Open-Juried Exhibit at the Washington State Convention Center in 2004. We’ve also exhibited at ArtsWest Gallery in West Seattle, Arts Council of Snohomish County at the Monte Cristo Hotel in Everett, Mercer Island Community Center Gallery, ArtsNow in Edmonds, Cancer Lifeline in Seattle, Sequim Museum & Arts Center, Parklane Gallery in Kirkland, Rob Schouten Gallery on Whidbey Island and many more.
10/03/2026
09/17/2026
Today we are featuring NWCS member Charmi Shah~Seattle Mixed Media Artist - Charmi is participating in WALKDONTRUN this Saturday 19th. She will be activating the entire walking route with 60 mini baseball size original cards that will be hidden in plain sight along the walking route to collect, keep or trade. It’s like an art scavenger hunt. She’s also hosting a free collage drop in session at the end of the walking route in Occidental square from 3:30-6pm. She would love to see some familiar faces and recommends taking the Link down to Pioneer square after the General meeting.
WALKDONTRUN is a full day of live community arts with 200+ artists activating downtown Seattle’s parks, sidewalks, and storefronts with dance, painting, hip-hop, live theater, digital installations, roaming performers, and other visual art, music + performance, along a 20-block walking route from Westlake Park to Occidental Square. If you love art, movement, and discovering local creatives, this is your day. Come walk, collect, and make.
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 11:00 am – 7:30 pm
Location: Starts at Westlake Park (401 Pike Street, Seattle)
Tickets: Free Tickets at 🎟️walkdontrun-sea.org
WALKDONTRUN
09/16/2026
NWCS member Susan Rose Cook has her collage piece, “Lady & Her Leopard”, in the Kenmore Art Show 2026. The piece is on display as part of the exhibition and is also available for purchase. Susan also has work in Arts of the Terrace juried art show being held at the Mountlake Terrace library Sept. 19-26, 2026. She is honored to have her work included in this showcase celebrating the creativity and talent of local artists.
09/15/2026
Congratulations to NWCS member Debbie Smith 👏🏽🎉 Debbie’s collage “Let’s Play” was awarded third place in the Arts of Kenmore Togetherness Kenmore Art Show ‘Little Gallery’ category.
09/14/2026
Today we are featuring the work of NWCS member Clive Knights Clive has work published in a new book of contemporary collage curated, edited and designed by Anna Klos in Warsaw, Poland. Published in July in English and Polish editions it is titled Modern Collage and features 50 collagists from around the world. Clive also currently has a solo show in Noyers sur Serein, France, at La Porte Peinte Centre for the Arts. Titled ‘Les Tours Légendaires’ the exhibition comprises 24 collages of mythical towers set in fictional landscapes and continues through summer 2026. He is also leading a collage workshop titled ‘Fragmentary Chambers’ for Kolaj Magazine institute’s current online residency program Collage and Architecture directed by Seth Ter Haar. Clive also retired recently from being an architecture professor, but he is still busy and prolific at making art as ever! 👏🏽✂️
09/12/2026
NWCS member Carol Tanner Carol will be at the Lake City Makers Market on Thursday September 17 from 3 to 7pm. Look for other talented artists there as well as live music and a Farmer’s Market a block away. What a great outing for friends or family!
09/11/2026
NWCS member Susan Akers-Smith Susan is exhibiting torn paper collage art Parklane Gallery in Kirkland. The exhibit runs September 6 - November 1 Susan will also participate in the Snohomish Studio Tour on September 26 and 27. She will be hosted by Burkhead Art Center . https://www.snohoart.com/snohomish-studio-tour
09/10/2026
San Diego Collage and mixed media artist Robin Sanford Roberts Robin Roberts will be in Portland teaching two collage/assemblage workshops with Art and Soul Retreats on Saturday September 19th.
“Inside the Box: Assemblage art from found treasures” takes place on Saturday, October 19th from 9:00am to 4:30pm: $185 Link: https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/portland-fall/workshops/7185
“Little Alters Everywhere: collage and assemblage in small tin boxes “will take place on Saturday, September 19th from 6:30pm to 9:30pm: $100 Link: https://www.artandsoulretreat.com/portland-fall/workshops/7197
09/09/2026
Featuring the work of NWCS member PicturesWithin Johanna Porter is exhibiting her mixed-media assemblages in two upcoming shows:
• Fauna Aquatica at Gallery B612- Pioneer Square, September 3- October 24. Artist reception on September 5, 12-1:30pm
• Small Works at Magnuson Park Gallery, September 10-October 24 . Artist reception on September 10, 5-7 pm
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