An exciting and thoughtful selection of sculpture, prints and paintings bring intriguing and emotional viewing to guests at the Museum of Northwest Art. The exhibit, "Permanent Immigrant: Italo Scanga in the Dale and Leslie Chihuly Collection is on view until May 14 in the main gallery. Upstairs is "Geppetto's Children: Italo Scanga at Pilchuck Glass School." Both exhibits are masterfully curated by art critic and scholar Matthew Kangas.

The opening on Feb. 18 was a very special event with MoNA Executive Director Stefano Catalani giving a sincere welcome and introducing special guests Lesl...