The Seattle Art Museum’s growing collection contains over 25,000 works of art from around the world, with additional rotating exhibits bringing even more pieces to Seattle art enthusiasts. Stop by today to check out these temporary exhibits before they’re gone or check out the permanent offerings. View more at SAM. Bethany Collins: At Sea - …
“Everything is art. Everything is politics.” Globally renowned artist Ai Weiwei is celebrated as a disruptor of artistic canons and a champion of free expression. In his work—ranging across performance, photography, sculpture, video, and installation—he deploys humor and provocation, calling upon his viewers to examine history, society, and culture. Organized by SAM, Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei highlights …
SAM Gallery welcomes the energy of the spring with Rising, on display April 2-27. Artists Stephen Rock and Laura Van Horne create upward motion and movement using abstract imagery rooted in organic inspiration. Combining digital and traditional mediums, Stephen Rock uses abstract elements of the land to bring to life the energy of growth and renewal, while artist Laura …
Join SAM in honoring incredible student artists at the Naramore Art Show! This annual tradition showcases the artistic creations of Seattle Public Schools’ middle and high school students. The visual art teachers of SPS work with students throughout the district to submit artworks across mediums including drawing, painting, sculpture and more. The art is on …
Enhance your visit to Seattle Art Museum with a guided gallery tour of SAM's global collection. Engage with other visitors and discover diverse personal connections while exploring creatively installed galleries and outstanding works of art. This 60-minute tour is free with museum admission and meets at the top of the third-floor escalators. Tours take place …
Originating in China and transformed in Japan, the iconic Tea Culture of Chanoyu distills art, hospitality, and philosophy into an unprecedented and unrepeatable moment of serenity and beauty. Experience Chanoyu in the Seattle Art Museum's finely crafted teahouse and discover how the medium of offering and receiving a bowl of tea provides a model for …
Get your ticket, grab your seat, and experience films exploring themes connected to the art on view in SAM’s galleries! SAM Films features a changing roster of exciting guest film curators who bring the ideas from the museum’s exhibitions and collections to the big screen. Upcoming events: April 13: Dragonfly Eyes April 20: Hausu May …
SAM Gallery invites you to explore and Wander this May. Artist Enid Smith Becker creates tangible adventure with contemporary paintings of the natural world, beckoning us to reconnect with places we might find as we wander. Read more about her art and process on SAM Stories. Inviting us to engage with nature and connect spiritually …
The First Thursday of every month admission to the Seattle Art Museum is free! Additionally, First Friday for Seniors provides general admission free to seniors. Tickets to special exhibitions are an additional $7.99. It's the perfect time to check out the new and latest exhibits at SAM. SAM wants everyone to experience the art in …
Organized by teens, for teens, Teen Night Out is an annual after-hours celebration featuring one-of-a-kind programming by Seattle's most talented teens. This year's theme—Childhood Whimsy—invites you to embrace our inner-child, tapping into memories that inspire your joy and creativity! With nostalgic art-making activities, a fashion show hosted by Aleksa Manila, a live DJ, in-gallery BINGO, …