April 3rd – September 7th, 2025
Cascadia Art Museum is honored to announce a transformative gift from Mike and Lynn Garvey. Their generous contribution includes a significant financial donation and a promised gift of more than 75 paintings, forming the largest collection of early American Northwest paintings ever donated to a museum from a private collection. This exceptional body of work features rare and historically significant pieces that have remained largely unseen by the public—until now.
The collection includes masterworks by renowned artists such as Sydney Laurence, John Fery, Eustace Ziegler, and William Trost Richards, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the landscapes, culture, and communities of the Pacific Northwest. In recognition of their extraordinary generosity, the museum will name a dedicated space the Garvey Family Gallery and unveil the collection through two upcoming exhibitions.
Mike Garvey, a Northwest native, and his wife, Lynn, have long demonstrated a deep appreciation for the region’s history and natural beauty. Since 1993, their passion for Northwest art has led them to curate a collection that vividly captures the evolution of the region, spanning 150 years from Oregon to Alaska.
To honor this historic gift, Cascadia Art Museum will debut the Garvey Family Collection through two landmark exhibitions:
- Northwest Masterworks from The Garvey Family Collection – April 3rd through September 7th, 2025
- Northwest Masterworks from The Garvey Family Collection (Part 2) – September 13th, 2025, through March 15th, 2026
Image Credits:
- John Fery (1859-1934), Seattle Waterfront, 1892. Oil on canvas. Promised Gift to Cascadia from the Garvey Family Collection.
- John Fery (1859-1934), Mount Rainier, date unknown. Oil on canvas. Promised Gift to Cascadia from the Garvey Family Collection.
- Sydney Laurence (1865-1940), Aurora Bridge, 1934. Oil on canvas. Promised Gift to Cascadia from the Garvey Family Collection.