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Still shining: Maryhill Museum celebrates centennial

Maryhill Museum of Art in Washington state is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The museum, located in the Columbia River Gorge, was founded by railroad magnate Sam Hill and opened to the public in 1926. The centennial includes special exhibitions, events, and a renewed focus on the museum's eclectic collection, which ranges from Native American baskets to European paintings and the Théâtre de la Mode fashion dolls.

Museum kicks off Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour's 20th anniversary

The Columbia Gorge Museum in Stevenson hosted a preview exhibition on April 17, 2026, to launch the 20th-anniversary edition of the Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour. The event featured works from approximately 30 of the 50 participating local artists, allowing guests to meet creators and view a diverse array of regionally resonant art before the public studio tour begins in May.