The Seattle Art Museum is internationally recognized for its excellent collection of Asian, African and Native American art and for its fine collection of modern art produced by Pacific Northwest artists. The permanent collection includes 21,000 pieces, and while it doesn't have huge collections of European art, it does have plentiful local art and wonderful visiting exhibits. The museum is centrally located downtown near the waterfront and Pike Place Market.
One of the finest spaces for indigenous art can be found at the prestigious Steinbrueck Native Gallery in Seattle. The gallery displays a rich and diverse array of fine art pieces sourced from native Salish, Inuit, Tlingit artists on the Pacific Northwest Coast. You will find pieces like jewelry designs, sculptures, molds, paintings, masks, prints, Argillite sculptures, ivory art work, Inuit prints, and more. The gallery is located a short stroll away from Seattle's Pike Place, and is worth a visit.
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Vetri International Glass is a renowned studio glass center in Seattle. The gallery promotes artists who work with glass all throughout the city. Some of the artists represented at Vetri International Glass are Robert Dane, Gabe Feenan, Julia Gombert, Takuya Tokizawa, Cesare Toffolo, Jamie Harris. This beautiful art gallery has an enticing collection of innovative glass pieces in a wide array of shapes and sizes. Select from fragile Christmas decorations, colorful and delicate vases and bowls for your home. Gift a loved one with an item from the 'sea life' collection or wine goblets and perfume bottles which are so reminiscent of Europe. Head here for a rare find as each creation is unique.
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.
Sitting on Capitol Hill with Volunteer Park's large grassy knoll at its entrance and a neighborhood known for its unique culture surrounding it, the Asian Art Museum is not to be missed. Have lunch in the park overlooking downtown Seattle, and then wander into the museum to be immediately engulfed in some of the world's most precious Asian art. Browse through over 23,000 objects that include African, Asian, European, Oceanic, Aboriginal, among other international art. From one of the top five US Japanese & Korean Art collections to ancient Greek and Roman artifacts, visitors are able to absorb prominent multi-cultural art. Call ahead for visiting hours.
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For more than 20 years this gallery, a vital part of Seattle's art community, has focused on contemporary art in a variety of mediums including paint, glass art, jewelry, stone and bronze sculpture. The gallery, located on the edge of Pike Place Market, draws from a pool of local, national and international artists for its wide array of bold pieces. You'll find dazzling variety, from twisting bronze and granite sculptures to delicate glass vases to bright watercolors.
Center on Contemporary Art, as the name suggests, is a non-profit contemporary gallery that attracts art lovers from far and wide. The objective of this gallery is to understand, endorse and encourage new talent and is a great place to get a first-hand look at the local art community. Talented emerging, as well as established artists, breathe life into this gallery.
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