It’s that time of year again, when the Henry hosts an exhibition of thesis work by the graduates of the University of Washington’s Master of Fine Arts program. Throughout their program, students worked with advisers and other artists to develop advanced techniques, expand concepts, discuss critical issues, and emerge with a vision and direction for [...]
Need something to do this summer? Interested in contemporary art? Want to learn more about curatorial endeavors at an art museum? Then apply now for the curatorial internship at the Henry Art Gallery. The Henry Art Gallery curatorial internship provides an introduction to the world of contemporary art, professional museum practices, and numerous aspects of [...]
106 Association of Art Museum Directors Member Museums to Celebrate Art Museum Day. (The Henry is one of them) From Art Daily: Over 100 art museums across North America will offer free or reduced admission, special programs, or other initiatives as part of their celebrations of Art Museum Day on May 18, 2011. These museums-all [...]
On May 19 and 20, visit the UW Campus for a two day exploration of the intersection of materials (steel, glass, wood, etc) and building/fabrication technologies (computer aided design, digital fabrication,etc.) Local, national, and international presenters include closing lecturer Matthias Kohler, of Gramazio & Kohler, the LMN Architects Tech Studio, and many more will explore [...]
May is officially recognized as Arts Education Month in Washington state! We acknowledge the critical role the arts can play in our schools and the community. An important program at the Henry that exemplifies this thought into action is the Henry High School Student Guide Program. Since 1997, the Henry Art Gallery and Roosevelt High [...]
Teatro de Ciertos Habitantes El Gallo Thu – Sun | May 12 – 15 | 8pm $25 general | $12 under 25 A wild musical combining a live string octet, an entirely new language and 6 international performers from Mexico, France, Japan and Iran, El Gallo portrays the challenges a composer and a group [...]
The University of Washington’s Center for Digital Arts and Experimental Media is please to announce the 2011 DXARTS BFA exhibition. Fusing contemporary artistic practice with experimental technologies, the graduating artists explore time, space, perception, memory, and the sublime using video, stereoscopy, sound, installation and performance. These immersive works play between the boundaries of physical and [...]
City seeks emerging artists for Civic Square fence art project Temporary artwork to be installed on fencing surrounding downtown construction site SEATTLE— The Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the Department of Finance and Administrative Services (DFAS) and Triad Development, Inc., seeks up to eight emerging artists to develop temporary, large-scale, colorful [...]
Thank you to everyone who came out last night to celebrate the opening of The Talent Show in Seattle. Like what you saw? Weren’t able to make it out last night? Want to find out MORE about The Talent Show? Then come on over this afternoon at 2pm for a conversation with Peter Eleey, curator of The Talent Show, and [...]