Photo: original Foundry buildings
ROOTED IN ART
Foundry Vineyards grew out of a long family history in contemporary art. In 1980, Mark and Patty Anderson founded Walla Walla Foundry, a fine-art fabrication facility that continues to work with leading artists from around the world today. In 2003, they opened Foundry Vineyards, bringing that same connection to art into the winery from the beginning. The first Foundry Vineyards release featured an original label by artist Jim Dine, establishing a tradition of collaboration with artists. While Walla Walla Foundry is not open to the public, Foundry Vineyards partners with the Walla Walla Foundry each year for a special public tour offering a rare look inside the working facility. Learn more about Walla Walla Foundry and its work with contemporary artists in The New York Times.
CONTEMPORARY GALLERY
AT FOUNDRY VINEYARDS
The gallery at Foundry Vineyards opened in 2010, extending the Anderson family’s longstanding connection to contemporary art into the winery itself. Over the years, the gallery has presented work by artists including Deborah Butterfield, Ai Weiwei, Chuck Close, Kiki Smith, Matthew Day Jackson, Rob Pruitt, James Lavadour, and many others. Exhibitions span a range of mediums, perspectives, and ideas, with a primary focus on contemporary art.
The gallery presents approximately four exhibitions each year. Exhibitions are co-curated by owners Lisa and Jay Anderson. While the gallery does not accept unsolicited artist submissions, Foundry Vineyards welcomes opportunities to collaborate with arts, cultural, and humanities organizations on thoughtful exhibitions and programming.
Rooms in Bloom
Mary Finlayson
August 7 - November 1, 2026
