May 12 Tuesday
Join the SLC staff for this practical workshop and discover ways to transform your everyday kitchen scraps nutrient-rich garden soil. We will demystify the science of composting, exploring essential ingredients and various techniques that will fit any space. Learn the critical "Dos and Don'ts" of composting and get expert tips for troubleshooting common issues like pests or bad odors. Learn how to cultivate healthier soil, reduce landfill waste, and make a sustainable impact right in your own home! SLC's workshops are open to the public and are offered on a 'Pay as You Can' basis. Registration is required to help us plan for materials and space. Please see our ticket link to register.
May 13 Wednesday
Mimi Jung: An Unfinished Origin ExhibitionMarch 31, 2026 – June 27, 2026Tuesday through Saturdays from 10am to 4pm, CLOSED Sunday, Monday
"Mimi Jung: An Unfinished Origin" brings together recent sculptural works from this Helena, Montana-based artist. The loom has long served as the foundation of her methodical and often labor-intensive process, where the slow creation of each piece allows for deliberate shaping and assessment over time. Using unexpected and unconventional materials like paper and foam as wefts, a variety of non-traditional strings as warps, as well as woven pieces cast in metal, the artist’s work rewards close inspection, asking us to slow down and engage reflectively.
Central to her concerns are the gaps between what we believe we know and what remains unknown, creating space for wonder, contemplation, and connection. Correspondingly, her woven forms are intentionally ambiguous and in a state of change. Their structures invite multiple interpretations appearing near completion, undergoing deconstruction, or suspended between concealment and exposure. Jung relates this fluidity to one’s own sense of evolving self.
“The core component of my work has always been identity and self-preservation,” says the artist. “It’s about how our narratives constantly evolve to fit into a much larger cultural narrative in order to survive.”
IMAGE | Mimi Jung, Resonate With, 2023
LOCATION | The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU is located in the Crimson Cube (on Wilson Road across from Martin Stadium and the CUB) on the WSU Pullman campus.
Mimi Jung: An Unfinished Origin ExhibitionMarch 31, 2026 – June 27, 2026Tue-Sat, 10am-4pm, CLOSED Sun, Mon
LOCATION | The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU is located in the Crimson Cube (Wilson Road across from Martin Stadium/CUB) WSU Pullman campus.
May 14 Thursday
May 15 Friday
Deadline for entry: Sunday, April 19, 2026Dates: Showing May 15 – September 4, 2026Location: Ramon Cerna Community GalleryAges: All ages!This contest invites photographers of all ages and skill levels to share their unique perspectives of the City—whether it’s the sweeping landscapes, vibrant local culture, hidden gems, or everyday moments that make Moses Lake special. Each person may enter up to three photographs (we reserve the right to choose one to display). Entry is by email to [email protected], and the museum will handle printing! Your photo will be yours to keep at the end of the show. Include with your entry: First and last name, age, photograph title, phone number, and parent/guardian name for youth entries.
Faces of 250: Our Community in Portraits and WordsDates: Showing May 15 – September 4, 2026Opening Reception: May 15, 2026Time: 4 – 7 p.m.Location: Main GalleryArt After Hours: Dahlia Paper WreathThis exhibit showcases a striking collection of studio portraits done at Hilderbrand’s Photography Studio from the 1950s to 70s, capturing the style, optimism, and evolving identity of mid-century America. Each photograph offers a window into the era’s fashion, hairstyles, and cultural values, while highlighting the artistry of studio photography during a time when formal portraits were both a personal keepsake and a social statement. The exhibit invites viewers to reflect on how people chose to present themselves—and how those choices echo across generations
The individuals in these photographs lived in Moses Lake during a time of remarkable growth and transformation. The town was bustling with new industries, expanding neighborhoods, and fresh opportunities. Each person featured here made their way to Hilderbrand’s studio to sit for a portrait, perhaps for a passport, to commemorate a special occasion, to capture their children’s early years, or to send a keepsake to someone far away. After their session, they might have grabbed a bite at Elmer’s Cafe or shopped in the aisles at Dietzen’s Thriftway before returning to their farms, homes, or offices to get on with the work of building a town. In these portraits, we glimpse a quiet, intimate moment—faces from the past meeting our gaze, inviting us to learn their stories and understand the world they once knew.
Art After Hours: Patriotic Dahlia Paper WreathDate: May 15, 2026Time: 4 – 6:30 p.m.Location: Main GalleryCost: FREEAges: AdultJoin us in commemorating America 250 with this beautiful and patriotic dahlia paper wreath. Our Art After Hours program is our time to kick the kids out of the craft room and let you enjoy some time to yourself, an evening with friends, or even a date night.
Come see how cloth was woven before the Industrial Revolution! This demo will feature a 4-shaft counterbalance floor loom. Watch this hand-operated device in action while learning about the unique tools and vocabulary used in traditional weaving. Participants will then have the opportunity to join our instructor in operating the loom.