ELLENSBURG, WA — For First Friday Art Walk, 10/02/2026
The Clymer Museum is proud to host the Central Washington University Department of Art + Design student and alumni group exhibition, “Storytellers” featuring works by Grace Goetz, Rita Tumbusch, and Christine Dunlap.
To further celebrate this exciting synergy with the CWU Department of Art + Design, the Clymer Museum unveils to the public two recent Clymer acquisitions: Couple in Living Room, acquired from a private collector in Toronto, and Winsome Win, depicting a World War II B-17 Flying Fortress crew readying for a mission, recently acquired from a Jackson Hole, WY auction house.
And for the first time in decades, visitors to the Clymer can also view a unique exhibition of John Clymer's Spanish-American Western-themed paintings including: Man With A Sack; Green Spanish Couple; Men Singing; Blue Spanish Couple; and Men Panning For Gold.
The Clymer’s two strikingly different new acquisitions and Spanish-American exhibition of John Clymer's early works from the 1930s further demonstrate the depth and breadth of Clymer's many styles and subjects.
This new John Clymer exhibition is a fitting tribute to the three talented artists from the CWU Department of Art + Design whose artwork is on display with the Clymer Museum through November 15, 2026.
Grace’s works are inspired by nature and the concept of time. She draws ideas from the world around her, capturing memorable experiences that are rooted in observation. Grace is currently pursuing a degree in Art Education at CWU.
Rita’s paintings investigate the complex nature of self-identity and mental health. The figure in their work is the vessel that contains stories and memories. They work with traditional oil media and ceramics. Rita graduated with their BFA in Studio Art in 2026.
Christine explores 19th Century literary works to address the concept of the “Hidden Self” and as she writes in her artist statement: “Give voice to the voiceless.” Her paintings are layered with symbolism and mystery. Christine graduated with her BFA in Studio Art in 2020.