See Wenatchee Through Don Seabrook’s Living Images Exhibit at the WVMCC – 06/06/25
Explore Best Works from Longtime Wenatchee World Photojournalist
Wenatchee, Wash. – (Wednesday, May 14, 2025), The Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center (WVMCC) is honored to host Don Seabrook’s first ever photo exhibition Living Images, a curation of Seabrook’s best photographs ranging from breaking news, community celebrations, to intimate human stories, chronicling the visual journey of the Wenatchee Valley.
Gaze into the beauty of North Central Washington from the lens of longtime photojournalist Don Seabrook. Photographing for the Wenatchee World publication for over four decades, Seabrook captured the daily lives, defining moments, and quiet beauty of our region.
Known for his instinct for storytelling and deep connection to the people he photographed, Seabrook reveals the soul of the place we call home. Whether spotlighting moments of humor, triumph, or quiet resilience, his photographs resonate with authenticity and emotion.
Living Images invites visitors to reflect on the Wenatchee Valley’s evolving identity and celebrate the enduring impact of local journalism through one of its most dedicated visual historians.
WVMCC Members are invited to an exclusive reception and get an early look at the Living Images exhibit on Thursday, June 5, starting at 5:30 PM. Members will be treated to complimentary refreshments and small bites, along with live music from Jazz Jam Quintet. Wine, beer, and cider are available for purchase for patrons 21 years or older. Members can RSVP here or call (509)-888-6240.
During the First Friday of June, the community is invited to the grand opening of Living Images on Friday, June 6, with free admission from 4-8 PM. Families can also check out the opening of the Sun, Earth, Universe exhibition, focused on earth science and space exploration during Family Saturday, June 7, with free admission from 10 AM to 4 PM. Learn more about both of these exhibits here.
The WVMCC will also have a dedicated exhibit space in their lobby case, detailing the history of the Wenatchee World.
All photos presented in this exhibit are the sole property of the Wenatchee World.
Local historian Chris Rader recently sat down for an interview with Don Seabrook discussing his curation process and reflecting on his visual storytelling through the years.
Capturing the Perfect Moment
Written by Chris Rader
During his 40+ year photography career at The Wenatchee World, Don Seabrook was always looking to capture the perfect moment in any subject that he attempted to cover. To find that moment in time and be camera-ready for it was his ultimate goal. In his words:
“With features, after finding a newsworthy subject, much effort went into communicating with appropriate contacts to root out information that would help determine my time to hang with them. That first contact would be the most important of the assignment. When the subject was doing something related to the story was my time to be with them. Many stories would wait until that happened – even years of patience would be worth the final images. When subjects were engaged in what interested them, then they would begin to ignore my presence and my camera. I would be able to capture moments important to them and to our readers to tell a truthful story with photographs.
With some subjects, like spot news, I would need to determine quickly what was happening to anticipate reactions from those involved along with first responders. I needed to stay out of the way but still do my job capturing intimate, story-telling moments.
With sports, I needed a basic knowledge of the game and background information on the teams to anticipate those moments that could be photographed that would accurately describe what happened during the contest.
I looked for interesting lighting, body language, facial expressions, emotions and contrasts to tell stories in an interesting way. I think I have a sense of humor and zest for finding funny things that happen in our everyday lives.
I’m excited for my exhibit at the Wenatchee Valley Museum because it showcases many interesting moments of people’s lives in North Central Washington.”
About the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center
The Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center’s mission is to gather, engage, and educate people to celebrate and preserve the history, arts, sciences, and rich diversity of our region. The Museum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates with the support of the cities of Wenatchee and East Wenatchee.
