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Suncadia’s Artist in Residence Receptions – featuring Ryan Johnson

July 15 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Suncadia Art: Artist-in-Residence Receptions
At Suncadia, art isn’t just displayed—it’s lived. Our Artist-in-Residence Program is an ongoing celebration of creativity, designed to bring fresh perspectives and vibrant energy to the heart of the Cascades. Each month, a new artist transforms Artist Passage, our signature gallery space, into a curated showcase that reflects both their unique vision and the natural beauty surrounding our resort.
Artist-in-Residence: Meet the Artist
To mark each new installation, we invite you to an intimate Meet the Artist Reception—a warm, welcoming evening where art and conversation flow as freely as the wine. Guests will:
  • Discover the Story Behind the Art: Hear firsthand what inspires the artist and how the landscape influences their work.
  • Preview the Latest Collection: Be among the first to experience the new display in Artist Passage, a space dedicated to creativity and connection.
  • Enjoy a Relaxed Social Setting: Savor light bites and refreshments while mingling with fellow art enthusiasts and community members.
Join Us: Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply curious, these monthly receptions offer a rare opportunity to engage with art in an approachable, inspiring way. Come for the conversation, stay for the creativity—and leave with a deeper sense of what makes Suncadia truly special.
 
Event Details:

Meet Ryan Johnson – Ryan Johnson is a fine art photographer based in Cle Elum, Washington. Inspired by the rugged beauty and quiet stillness of the Pacific Northwest, Ryan explores themes of solitude, scale, and time. Through his work, Ryan seeks to create images that feel both timeless and deeply personal, encouraging a moment of reflection and connection with the natural world. Ryan specializes in black and white landscapes, blending modern technology with traditional craftsmanship. While he captures images digitally, Ryan creates prints through analogue darkroom processes, combining liquid chemistry and hands-on printing techniques to produce distinctive, one-of-a-kind works. This fusion of contemporary and classical methods allows for a level of tonal control, depth, and character not often found in photography today.

  • Wednesday, July 15th | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at The Lodge gallery space
  • Wednesday, September 17th | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at The Lodge gallery space

Venue

The Lodge at Suncadia Resort
3600 Suncadia Trail
Cle Elum, WA 98922 United States
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