Seattle Arts & Entertainment

Inspiring

1. Wing Luke Asian…

Neighborhood: International District

As an employee of one of Wing Luke's "sister" institutions in San Francisco, I am so, so jealous and inspired by this museum, the stories it tells, and the staff who bring them to life. I'm also very...

2. 911 Media Arts

Johnson at 911 Media Arts Center, via her inspiring yet accessible cut-out animation workshop, brought me TWO whole fingers closer to that day. That's some good teaching....

3. Salon of Shame

Neighborhood: International District

audience results in hilarity and empathy.  Of course this inspired me to run home and dig up some of my old journals; man I was a nut case at times! Ah well, maybe you'll hear all about it at the next one....

4. Frye Art Museum

Neighborhood: First Hill

of a homage to the founders. The real gems are the shows. Hug was intense and inspiring. R Crumb was amazing. This is the one true gem in Seattle for art museums....

5. Bluebottle Art…

This place is SO COOL I can't even begin. They have a lot of original items that are made by emerging artists and they are really cutting edge and neat. Super fun, toy inspired designs. The prices...

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Creative

1. Richard Hugo House

Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

For all those soon-to-be writers who have a book waiting to burst forth from chains of self-doubt, this creative venue will give you wings and nudge you out of the nest.   The classes alone are well...

2. Henry Art Gallery,…

Neighborhood: University District

creative personae that continue to break away from art world expectations and set new standards. This ongoing trend is represented through the work of Lucy McKenzie, Bernadette Corporation, Reena...

3. McLeod Residence

Neighborhood: Belltown

Excellent venue to see unique art, have some drinks and meet friendly, eccentric and intelligent people - The owners are amazingly creative and driven, and are very supportive of the Seattle art...

4. Stir

Neighborhood: Pioneer Square

Wonderful gallery.  Amazing and creative photography and painted silk scarves, and hysterical shower art. Not to mention the baRTer Sauce system. Check that one out!  The people running the  gallery...

5. KidsQuest Chidren's…

by the party host (thanks!), but I think kids under 5 years old can spend HOURS here. There are creative, hands-on exhibits - and not your usual Lego-type toys (okay, there IS a large train table).  My...

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