Exhibition Schedule
Exhibitions curated by the Ethnic Heritage Art Gallery can be seen on the third floor of the Seattle Municipal Tower. Learn more on the current exhibit below and take a look at what we have coming in the future. Interested in joining the roster? Visit the Office of Arts and Culture
"The Blues Led Me Here" by Jonarra Swanson (February 2026- April 2026)
A Story of Strength and Community as we Navigate Greif. Through the intentional use of blue monochrome, Jonarra creates contemporary portraits that explore the depth and dignity of marginalized communities, inviting viewers to engage with the shared humanity, and resilence captured within every stroke.
The Study
Adorned
Skyward
The Weaver
"The Blues Led Me Here" by Jonarra Swanson (February 2026- April 2026)
A Story of Strength and Community as we Navigate Greif. Through the intentional use of blue monochrome, Jonarra creates contemporary portraits that explore the depth and dignity of marginalized communities, inviting viewers to engage with the shared humanity, and resilence captured within every stroke.
The Study
The Study by Jonarra Swanson. Acrylic paint on canvas with handpainted frame.
Adorned
Adorned by Jonarra Swanson. Original painting made of acrylic paint and oil pen on canvas.
Skyward
Skyward by Jonarra Swanson. Original painting made of acrylic paint and oil pen on canvas.
The Weaver
The Weaver by Jonarra Swanson. Original painting made of acrylic paint and oil pen on canvas.
About the Artist
Jonarra Swanson is a multidisciplinary Seattle based artist inspired by community. She started painting to aid her own mental health, selling art in the streets of Seattle during the pandemic. She started NARR to share artwork that empowers confidence and ambition
Jonarra is deeply inspired by the concept of mental wellness and its transformative effects. Through her carefully crafted artwork, she aims to promote mental well-being, encourage self-expression, and ignite a sense of hope and resilience within our community.
What sets NARR apart is its commitment to community empowerment. She actively engages with local businesses and collaborates with organizations that share a vision of fostering mental wellness. Through workshops, events, and partnerships, she aims to create a platform where artists and individuals can come together, share their stories, and inspire one another. She is also the founder of MUVA a consignment retail space for other moms who are creative entrepreneurs. Allowing moms to have a place to monetize their work and create more products for their business. This shop is located on the third floor of Columbia tower.
A percentage of proceeds are donated to the youth within the greater Seattle area foster care programs to ensure that they have a safe space to call home and community that supports them.
Artist Spotlight- Fiona K. Lau
In addition to the main exhibition showing in the Seattle Municipal Tower, the Ethnic Heritage Art Gallery looks to highlight the works of artists on our roster and in the community with our Artist Spotlight. Click here for this virtual exhibit where we will be highlighting selected works of Fiona K. Lau.
