Charles and Emma Frye arrived in Seattle in 1888. Throughout a 25-year period, they amassed an unrivaled collection (eventually more than 230 pieces) of fine art painted by both American and European artists, mostly from the 19th and 20th Centuries. A trust in Charles Frye's will made provisions for a free public art museum, and today, anyone can view the collection at no charge. Located on First Hill, the Frye Art Museum also includes the Gallery Cafe. Free parking is also available across from the main entrance.
Henry Art Gallery is located on the University of Washington campus.This museum stands as one of the Northwest's leading centers of modern and contemporary art. Its location makes it convenient to a nice mix of cultural and educational facilities in the University District. Along with its collection and exhibits, the museum also hosts frequent lectures, readings and other events.
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Artworks displayed here at Kirkland Arts Center are usually for sale, but you may have trouble finding anyone to sell them to you. As a priority, sales come after display and art community development. Art class tuition, memberships and fund raising events pay most of the bills. As a result, the center provides a low-key place to view contemporary art. Classes range from the original ceramics courses to bead making and even writing. Call for start dates and tuition rates. Also call to get on the mailing list for information on upcoming classes, events and installations.
The artists who show here tend to produce works that seem innocuous, assemblages of paper flowers, nudes in chicken wire. But take a closer look. Those paper flowers? They are only acrylic paintings, with nothing three-dimensional about them. Those wire bodies? Look at the shadows on the walls behind them to see how the crosshatched wire casts what look like softly brushed pencil drawings. This place is a treat for the mind, as well as the eye.
At The Art Study you'll find an unconventional art gallery and full service frame shop offering both readymade and creative custom framing. Their unique collection of artwork includes limited edition and signed prints from a variety of talented local and regional artists. In addition, they carry an assortment of beautiful home accents, fine greeting cards, artistic gifts, eye-catching jewelry and other items to inspire your creative side.
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