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Being on the Wing

"Being on the Wing" is a photography and text exhibition hosted at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center's Flagship Landing Gallery. Running from September 18 through November 29, 2026, the free exhibit features the photography of Mike Kalichman paired with text by Nicholas England. The collection explores the connections and parallels between human intelligence and the birds of the Salish Sea, drawing from observations made during a 2025 road trip through the Pacific Northwest.

Date
Sep 18 - Nov 29, 2026
Location
Port Townsend
Status
Ongoing
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US Ongoing
Being on the Wing
Date
Sep 18 - Nov 29, 2026
Location
Port Townsend
Photography Art exhibition Wildlife

Event summary

Highlights

  • Photography by Mike Kalichman with text by Nicholas England
  • Exploration of bird and human intelligence parallels
  • Inspired by a Pacific Northwest road trip to Seattle and the Skagit River
  • Free admission at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center's gallery
The exhibition showcases a collaborative project that originated from a September 2025 journey across the region, including stops at Seattle, the Skagit River, and the islands of Fidalgo and Lopez. Through visual media and written commentary, it invites visitors to reflect on their relationship with wildlife in the Salish Sea ecosystem, focusing on avian species often only glimpsed at a distance.

Located at 1001 Water St. in Port Townsend, the gallery is open to the public with specific weekend hours. The exhibit is accessible from noon to 3 p.m. every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday throughout its duration. Admission to the Flagship Landing Gallery for this specific exhibition is free of charge.

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