The Museum of Northwest Art (also referred to as MoNA) is an

art museum An art museum or art gallery is a building or space for the display of art, usually from the museum's own Collection (artwork), collection. It might be in public or private ownership and may be accessible to all or have restrictions in place. A ...

located in

La Conner, Washington La Conner is a town in Skagit County, Washington, United States with a population of 965 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Mount Vernon– Anacortes, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town hosts several events as part of ...

, and is focused on the Northwest School art movement, which had its peak in the mid-20th century. The Museum was founded by

Art Hupy Art Hupy (1924 – April 17, 2003) was an American freelance commercial photographer noted for his images of architecture and artists from the Northwest School. Hupy also founded the Museum of Northwest Art. Personal life Hupy was born in Seattl ...

in 1981. It moved to its present building in 1995.

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External links

Museum of Northwest Art website
Art museums and galleries in Washington (state) Museums of American art Museums in Skagit County, Washington Art museums established in 1981

Museum of Northwest Art The Museum of Northwest Art (also referred to as MoNA) is an art museum located in La Conner, Washington, and is focused on the Northwest School art movement, which had its peak in the mid-20th century. The Museum was founded by Art Hupy in 198 ...

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