What STONINGTON GALLERY does

Stonington Gallery is a privately held, single-location fine art gallery founded in 1979 and operating from 125 South Jackson Street in Seattle's Historic Pioneer Square. The gallery specializes in contemporary Northwest Coast Native art sourced from Indigenous artists of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, presenting works across carving (yellow and red cedar), glass sculpture, weaving (including Chilkat), works on paper, jewelry, and contemporary media. It represents both established masters — such as Robert Davidson, David R. Boxley, Raven Skyriver, Lillian Pitt, and Joe Seymour Jr. — and emerging artists, with prices ranging from approximately $80 for small wearable items to $13,000+ for major sculptures and panels. The gallery also operates an in-house conservation-grade custom framing shop and offers national and international shipping with full insurance.

The business model centers on one-time artwork sales, supplemented by consignment on the secondary market for select high-quality works, custom commission facilitation with represented artists (including corporate gifts), custom framing services, and event-driven revenue from community events. Go-to-market is multi-channel: a Pioneer Square physical showroom with regular hours and First Thursday Art Walk openings; annual participation in the Seattle Art Fair (third consecutive year in 2025, tenth edition in 2026 at Booth B15); community events such as Chrysanthemum Crawl and 'Sips in the Square'; and institutional partnerships with museums including Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, Museum of Glass, Missoula Art Museum, and University of Washington. Customer segments span individual collectors (primary), museums and institutions, corporate buyers, and gift purchasers. The gallery employs approximately 6 people and is founder/owner-operated with no external funding rounds or parent company identified.

Operationally, the gallery relies on traditional curatorial expertise and 47+ years of artist and community relationships rather than any proprietary technology or AI/ML capability. Marketing is conducted via mailing list, organic social media, blog content, and earned media coverage in outlets including Native American Art Magazine and Cascade PBS. The recent passing of long-time Co-Director Becky Blanchard signals a leadership transition, though the gallery continues to operate with active exhibitions scheduled through at least August 2026.

Name

STONINGTON GALLERY

Legal name

Stonington Gallery

Website

https://stoningtongallery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stonington Gallery is a Seattle-based, single-location fine art gallery founded in 1979 that specializes in contemporary Northwest Coast Native art, serving individual collectors, museums, corporate buyers, and gift purchasers across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska with unit-priced artwork sales, custom framing, and commissions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Art Gallery

NAICS

Art Dealers (459920), Jewelry Retailers (458310)

akta.pro primary industry

Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious & Cultural Fine Jewelry (CRAKAAAH), Local Artisan, Handmade & Craft Gifts Retail (CRALAJAL)

Keywords

• Northwest Coast Native art
• Contemporary Indigenous art
• Fine art gallery
• Custom art framing
• Native American jewelry

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Art Sales: One-time sales of original artworks including sculptures, carvings, jewelry, glass pieces, and paintings. Gallery represents Indigenous artists from Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Artwork prices range from $80 for small items to $13,000+ for major pieces.
2. Secondary Market Consignment: Gallery occasionally and selectively brings works in on consignment on the secondary market, only accepting works in excellent condition and/or of outstanding quality. Works by artists currently or previously represented are candidates for resale.
3. Custom Framing Services: In-house custom frame shop offering framing services year-round for artwork purchased at Stonington or elsewhere. 100% lignin free materials, conservation grade. Framer on site Tue-Fri 10-5, Sat 11-5.
4. Commissions: Gallery accepts commission inquiries for custom artwork from represented artists. Also facilitates corporate gift commissions (e.g., Dan Friday glass baskets for corporate clients).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stonington Gallery sells contemporary Northwest Coast Native artwork — including carvings, glass sculpture, works on paper, and jewelry — from Indigenous artists of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, both in-store at its Pioneer Square gallery and via national/international shipping. The gallery also provides custom framing services, commissioned artwork, secondary-market consignment, and appraisal and authentication referrals.

Product overview

Stonington Gallery is a Northwest Coast Native art gallery serving Seattle since 1979, offering a curated collection of contemporary masterworks from the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. The gallery operates as a unified product combining physical gallery exhibitions with artwork sales, custom framing services, and shipping. Its core offering centers on contemporary Northwest Coast Native art across carving, works on paper, glass sculpture, and contemporary media. Additional services include custom framing, national/international shipping, artist representation, custom commissions, and exhibition curation at museums and art fairs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contemporary Northwest Coast Native Artwork Sales Retail sale of original artworks (carvings, panels, masks, glass sculptures, paintings, jewelry, wearable art) by represented Pacific Northwest and Alaska Indigenous artists; pieces range from $70 small jewelry items to $13,000+ major works.
• Custom Framing Services Conservation-grade custom framing service for gallery and outside artwork, executed on-site by staff framer Kyle Perry using 100% lignin-free materials.
• Artwork Shipping Services Fully insured domestic and international shipping of purchased artwork, using UPS/USPS/DHL for smaller pieces and professional art handlers for larger works.
• Custom Art Commissions Bespoke commission of original artwork from represented Indigenous artists, including corporate gift commissions such as Dan Friday sweetgrass baskets, with the gallery facilitating client-to-artist coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving Seattle since 1979
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Seattle UncorkedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborated on 'Sips in the Square' event - first annual wine tasting event in Pioneer Square, August 22. Seattle Uncorked organized the event with Stonington Gallery as a participating venue.
• Alliance for Pioneer SquareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of 'Sips in the Square' neighborhood event. Alliance for Pioneer Square promotes the Historic Pioneer Square district and events.
• Bainbridge Island Museum of ArtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLoaned over 40 works of art for Native Hands: Indigenous Art of the Salish Sea exhibition. Featured works by Thomas Stream, Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, Isabel Rorick, Raven Skyriver, Dan Friday, Robert Davidson, David R. Boxley, Lisa Telford, Joe David, Mary Lou Slaughter, John Hoover, Preston Singletary, and Larry Ahvakana.
• Museum of GlasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtists conduct residencies at Museum of Glass in Tacoma. Raven Skyriver, Joe Seymour Jr., and other represented artists have participated in hot shop residencies and exhibitions.
• PRATT Fine Arts StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative glass blowing sessions held at Pratt Fine Arts Center for artists like Dan Friday and Lillian Pitt to create works together.
• Sealaska Heritage InstituteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSHI sponsored lecture series including presentation by Shgendootan George on Killer Whale totem pole raising as part of November Native American Heritage Month.
• Missoula Art MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative glass works by Lillian Pitt and Dan Friday featured in Lillian's solo exhibition at the museum. Works from second collaboration at Pratt went to museum.
• University of WashingtonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStory pole by Sven Haakanson installed on UW campus outside Denny Hall. Represents recognition of Coast Salish community on campus.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Museum of the American Indian (Smithsonian): Smithsonian institution that sets national standards for Indigenous art acquisition, authentication, and exhibition. Comparable as the ultimate institutional buyer and validator of Northwest Coast art, shaping collector expectations Stonington must meet.
• Heard Museum: Phoenix-based museum and retail operation deeply focused on Native American art including Pacific Northwest traditions. Comparable as both an institutional venue and a retail channel for authenticated Indigenous art, though broader in geographic scope.
• Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art: Indianapolis institution with a significant collection of Native American art including Northwest Coast works. Comparable as an institutional buyer/lender of Indigenous art and as a brand that sets standards for authentication and exhibition.
• Seattle Art Museum: Major regional art institution that collects and exhibits Northwest Coast Native art, often sourcing from or collaborating with specialist galleries like Stonington. Comparable in audience and regional cultural positioning, though far broader in scope.

Direct peers

• Kinsman Robinson Galleries: Ottawa-based gallery focused on historic and contemporary First Nations art. Comparable as a specialized Indigenous art dealer serving serious collectors and institutions, with overlapping artist rosters in the Northwest Coast tradition.
• Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery: Vancouver gallery specializing in Northwest Coast Native and Inuit art, offering sculptures, jewelry, and prints. Closely comparable curation model and target collector segment, particularly for high-end Indigenous works.
• Spirit Wrestler Gallery: Vancouver-based gallery specializing in contemporary First Nations and Northwest Coast Indigenous art, with a comparable focus on masterworks and emerging artists from the same regional traditions. Directly competes for the Pacific Northwest Indigenous art collector base.
• Alcheringa Gallery: Victoria, BC gallery specializing in authentic First Nations art from coastal and interior nations, with comparable emphasis on provenance, cultural context, and direct artist relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investments

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