CASE STUDY

MARCUS WHITMAN HOTEL

Walla Walla, Washington

Farmboy curated a site-specific art collection for the Walla Walla Hotel in Washington, creating a balance between local culture, history, and visual storytelling. The collection highlights the region’s agricultural heritage—grain, onions, apples, peas, and wine grapes—as well as the natural landscape, cowboy culture, and connections to the local Indigenous communities.

Project DETAILS

Location: Walla Walla, Washington

Client: Marcus Whitman Hotel

Interior Designer: Aura

Services:

  • Brand discovery and planning

  • Research and strategy

  • Art narrative development

  • Art direction + collection building

  • Artist facilitation and contract management

  • Production and procurement management

  • Project management

Local culture, elevated through art.

The art collection at Walla Walla Hotel draws inspiration from the region’s agricultural heritage, cowboy culture, and deep ties to the natural environment. Through a thoughtful mix of abstract representations and literal references, the works highlight the area’s farmlands, vineyards, and vibrant community spirit. Framed artworks are paired with shadowbox objects, vintage books, dried florals, and tactile materials, that reflect the textures and colors of the landscape.