Late Artist R. Allen Jensen's Unseen Works to Benefit Emerging Talent Through Charitable Exhibition

The art community is poised to experience 'Sweeter for It,' an exhibition featuring 43 previously unseen works by the late R. Allen Jensen, at Blackwall Studios in Stanwood, WA, on August 9 and 10, 2025. Curated by Susanna 'Z' Mantis, Jensen's widow, the collection offers a profound exploration of death as a natural part of life, resonating deeply in today's world marked by pandemic and loss.

Significantly, 50% of the exhibition's proceeds will go to The R. Allen Jensen Foundation, dedicated to providing workspace for students and artists in need. This charitable aspect highlights the event's role not only in celebrating Jensen's legacy but also in nurturing future generations of artists. An exclusive preview hosted by the Tafoyas on August 8 will offer a first look at the largest private collection of Jensen's work, while the main exhibition welcomes the public to reflect on the artist's honest portrayal of life's final passage.