When locals visit the Museum of Northwest Art gift shop, they’re likely to notice some changes in store merchandise, and maybe find some old friends as well. The shop reopened in November with a new look, local artwork and a personal approach, along with some familiar faces.

The reimaging of the museum’s gift shop project was a cooperative effort between the museum’s board of trustees and staff, donors and executive director Joanna Sikes. Catherine Wyman, a member of MoNA’s board, and treasurer, has helped lead that effort. Local shoppers should recognize Wyman: she co-owned and man...