Join us in welcoming the Gallery’s new manager, Kari Karsten!  

A member of the Seneca nation, Kari holds an MA in Museology from the University of Washington and a BS in communications and rhetorical studies with a minor in visual culture from Syracuse University. She has worked at the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum, Mount Rainier Curatorial Department, ArtRage Gallery, and the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. Recently Kari curated “Indigenous Matrix: Northwest Women Printmakers” at Seattle Art Museum for her Master’s thesis project while jointly working as their Emerging Museum Professional Curatorial Intern. As an Indigenous individual, her work centers on decolonization practices and providing well-rounded representations of marginalized communities. 

Kari looks forward to working with the Gallery members, local artists, and organizations to bring new community-centered exhibits and events to our beloved space in Columbia City.