Exhibition Dates

July 6 - September 3rd, 2026

Opening Reception

Monday, July 6th from 4-5pm

About the Exhibition:

What happens when steel becomes a canvas?

This summer, the Forsberg gallery invites you to experience The Art of Welding - A Student Showcase,
an exhibition that reimagines welding as a form of artistic expression. 

Created by welding students, the collection transforms industrial metal into sculptures that capture movement, personality, memory,
and imagination. Visitors will encounter a variety of subjects - from powerful horses and hardworking dogs to ocean scenes, robots, snakes
and more. More than a showcase of finished work, this exhibition represents the growth of students who have transformed
raw materials into art and technical skills into creative confidence. 

We invite you to discover the artistry, innovation, and storytelling found within every weld. 


 

Rose Center for the Arts

Extensive use of timber establishes a bond with the region's history of lumber production and enhances the aesthetics and acoustics

Arts & Communication Programs

People who pursue careers in arts and communications are generally creative, expressive individuals who are good at communicating and are passionate about their craft.

About the Forsberg Art Gallery

Lower Columbia College's art gallery located in the Rose Center for the Arts features twenty foot high walls with ample space and complete flexibility for the display of art. The second level of the gallery is more intimate in nature and displays special items and the college's permanent collection, much of which has been donated. Natural light from a slot skylight gently illuminates the room to enhance the overall experience in the gallery.

Current exhibitions in the Art Gallery are free and open to the public. Posted receptions are free and open to the public as well.


Contact Forsberg Art Gallery

Gallery Inquiries

  Alyssa Milano-Hightower, RCA Director of Operations
  (360) 442-2511
  amilanohightower@lowercolumbia.edu

 Gallery Hours

Mon - Thurs, 10 am - 3 pm (During Current Forsberg Exhibition Only)

Summer Hours:

Mon - Thur, 10 am - 1 pm

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