The Gallery at the Park is aptly named, as it sits right at the entrance of Amon Park. The organization running the gallery and the building itself have a fascinating history, which you can check out here, if you're curious: http://www.galleryatthepark.org/HTML/history.html
Hours:
Tuesday - Friday 10:00am to 5:30pm
Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm
I visited on a sunny Tuesday afternoon, sunlight streaming through the windows, resting on the local artisan wares in the gift shop at the entrance of the gallery. Pottery, jewelry, wood and glass work... trinkets and statement pieces adorn the quiet gallery shop shelves and walls.
Beyond that, the space opens up into the gallery itself. A single, brightly-lit room that showcases the work of local artists. It's run by the Allied Arts Association who states that they seek to provide "art development, awareness and education for the Mid-Columbia region of Washington State, including the cities of Pasco, Kennewick, Richland and surrounding areas."
Currently, they are running a show themed: Urban Sketchers: Tri-Cities and
David Wyatt. The work was well-displayed, with room to breathe -- I should think that any artist would be honored to have their artwork displayed there.
The Allied Arts Association and Gallery also have adult and children's workshops, and host an annual Art in the Park festival. The gallery is a great dip into the local art scene, to go along with a visit to the park! read more