Removable Wallpaper!…read more SITREP I was passing through, guiding on a shopping spree with my friend Jenner, and we popped in here to pick up some art pieces. THE SETUP As a stop for beautiful art, the novelty in this instance was the gorgeous *removable wallpaper*, something I have never encountered before. THE LOWDOWN Definitely worth stopping in to check out the wide variety of art and novel kinds mediums.

This place is the best. I've been a fan of Ghost Gallery since it used to be on Capitol Hill. The…read moreowner is wonderful. Here are some highlights: Fabulous art, cards, candles, tarot, and jewelry to buy. If you are looking for a gift (for someone else or yourself) and don't know what to buy, you can pre-order one of their curated boxes (or get a subscription for one). You won't be disappointed. Beautiful contents that are beautifully wrapped. I look forward to their mini art show each year, and they tend to feature various artists throughout the year. It is definitely worth stopping by.

I stopped by today just for a pick up order, but I've been shopping at KOBO for the past five…read moreyears, both the Capitol Hill and International District locations. KOBO Capitol Hill is tucked away at one end of Broadway on a cute little corner that's easy to miss if you're not looking. They have an AMAZING collection of local and international art, books, and other small finds that make it feel like a new experience every time you visit. They also have virtual art shows featuring new artists every month, offering them platform to show off new work in a time where it might not otherwise happen. Due to Covid, they've taken a lot of precautions for their customers and staff, which I really appreciate. Private shopping sessions can be booked online, and curbside pick up was a really smooth experience!

I love this place! It so cute and has so many great gift ideas! 100% going back for some gifts…read morelater this year

While not a large museum, it's thoughtfully curated and a calm, accessible space, perfect for a…read moreshort afternoon art break. The Frye is a coalescing of sculpture, painting and a smattering of other media from the 19th century to contemporary. Since it's opening in 1952, the pieces on display have evolved from the original 232 pieces of mostly allegorical depictions of nature, scenes of daily life and portraiture, to include abstract and modern art as well. The museum brings together works collected by Charles and Emma Frye, local owners of a successful meat-packing plant who collected artwork from European and American artists of their time (second half of 19th century and early 20th century). Their original collection was displayed in a "salon style," with paintings hung floor to ceiling so visitors could engage in discourse about the various subjects, interpretations and comparisons while enjoying music and company of other cultural and intellectual counterparts. Bequeathed to the public upon their passing, their collection was first offered to the Seattle Art Museum though due to a number of stipulations set forth by the Fryes' will, was declined. Aside from one of the reasons being that the collection was to be shown free of charge, interestingly this also included a clause that the pieces not be shown together with abstract works. To the benefit of the community though, in 2007, the museum's mission shifted to become a space that also highlights contemporary artists, while still maintaining the spirit of the salon via a large portion of the original works shown this way in a large rectangular gallery. My experience here was pleasant, it took about 45 minutes to go thru, though you could spend less if preferred. There's small lounge seating area to take a break if you need, designed using the museum's art as inspiration, and next to that a cafe and bathrooms (which were in decent shape). A small gift shop is located at the front of the museum next to the front desk. Street parking can be a little hard to find depending on the day considering it's downtown Seattle, and I was lucky to find parking on the same block. For more info: https://fryemuseum.org/about

The Frye Art Museum, located in downtown Seattle, was found on Yelp. I did notice that people said…read morenot to have a car so we walked here from the hotel which is about a 20-minute walk. Some uphill walks but it was a nice walk actually. The museum is free which is nice you walk through and it is pretty much filled with many unique rooms, each with different pieces of art. It was pretty quiet but I do enjoy the placement of every piece. It's not a big museum so this probably won't take up so much time.

It's. Great local gallery- wonderful to work with ! Looking…read moreforward in working with the fishbowl more in the future Thank you

The Fishbowl is an amazing space for co creating with other artist and participating in workshops,…read morefigure drawing, open mic nights, community activities, and makers markets! It allows for local artists to grow and collaborate with one another. The Fishbowl is also the finding group for the Uptown artwalk. The space has been so welcoming and I love coming here to meet with other artists! I've made some great friends! I highly recommend checking out the space wether your looking for a studio or just looking to hang out with other artists!

A stand-out if only from the standpoint of its having anchored the local art scene for decades now…read more I always felt it was head over shoulders compared to its competitors. The high ceilings and spaciousness of its warehouse-style space contribute to a viewing experience unlike that of the galleries in Pioneer Square proper. Knowledgeable, friendly staff of three. The outdoor gallery on the second floor towards the back is outstanding, with its haunting brass (or copper) scupture by Will Roninson, set against a view of the steeply rising embankment/Firehouse/southern view towards King Street Stataion.

Stopped in here for Art walk and lived the Allison Collins exhibit! Incredible use of color…read more I do really like the layout of the gallery and the little business cards for each artist on display. Would certainly return to see what's on next!

This place is GREAT!…read more We were walking around town looking for places to dance and drink and happened to stumble in here. I'd like to think that we found a really good mullet... business in the front, party in the back. In the front it's a really nice art gallery... seems posh and more quiet... but once you walk a little back you enter the bar area. Exposed brick and an extensive alcohol selection, complete with a live DJ playing dope house tunes. LOVE! The drink pricing was not bad at all and I loved that I could float between a back room party and a swanky gallery during our time here. Another perk was that it was not insanely busy so we were able to snag seats and move about freely. If you ever find yourself wandering around this area with nothing to do and a desire to dance, stop by here.

Had my daughter's Bachelorette Party there. Good DJ, fun safe place and love the display of local…read moreartists works. The owner takes care to make sure everyone is safe and having a great time. Love that she's so connected with the community as well. Definitely will go back and highly recommend!

If your interest is photography in Seattle. Gail Gibson's gallery is a must stop. Seattle's best…read morephoto gallery. This gallery specializes in collectible photographic artists and collecting advice. The owner has a great eye for photography and lately paintings. Unusual, she operates a secondary market in photos too - check the website under rare. She also sells the old school, pre-digital, classic photographers. The gallery is in the Toshiro Kaplan Lofts. Cool.

This is one of Seattles best stops. Always fresh, interesting and provocative.Local and…read moreinternational as well as everything in between with a focus on the vintage and contemporary photography market. Located on Roy St. in the On the Boards building just off 1st ave.

Roland was awesome. Amazing information and guidance and really sweet all around. Will return.read more

Very cool spot for kimono, kimono accessories and other related kimono items. I got some obiage and…read moreObijime. It's a cool vibe which makes you feel like you're in an another world.

Henry Art Gallery is the art museum at the University of Washington. It is easy to find as it is…read morethe top of the staircase on 15th Avenue and NE Campus Parkway that you ascend to reach Red Square. It is a relatively small museum compared to the SAM that displays contemporary art from local and international artists. Saw some Asian art pieces on the upper floor. Exhibitions take place on the lower floor which also has a cafe. While you can see everything in about 30-45 minutes, the great thing about this museum is that it is free. If you find yourself in the U District or at UW when the museum is open, this is a free attraction that is worth a visit if you are in the mood to see some thought provoking art.

I visited the Henry Art Gallery with a friend last month as part of her birthday celebration and it…read morewas a great experience. We had lunch at Ba Bar at U-Village then came to the gallery to walk off our lunch and take in a lot of interesting, diverse art. The gallery now offers FREE admission to everyone (thanks in part to 4Culture), whereas before it was only free to UW students, faculty, and staff. What I like about the Henry is the curation. They always have intriguing and interesting exhibits that are grouped well and have just enough art pieces for you to see and take in without getting overwhelmed. The space is clean, well lit, and pretty minimalist. Also like that they have a cute little cafe, City Grind, with both indoor and outdoor seating. On this visit, we were impressed by the exhibit by Diné artist Eric-Paul Riege (b. 1994, New Mexico). Riege's tactile sculptures of jewelry and other objects were HUGE and a cool sight to behold. A sign said that some sculptures could be touched gently which I fully took advantage of because these giant soft sculptures just called out to be touched. It's a terrific exhibit and is showing until October 25, 2026. Go see it while you can!

This little shop was so much fun to browse. There were so many things that I would have loved to…read morehave brought home with me to San Francisco, but as a chronic overpacker, I really didn't have room. Lucky for me that they have an online store that will ship to me! There were art prints that I loved, and a book series by Nolen Lee that I am ordering soon. Great shop worth a visit!

I love Handmade Showroom! I make it a point to stop here every time I'm in Seattle and I always…read morefind a gift for someone here and my cats always get a little something. They have a great cat/dog toy section! The store features art and goods from local artists and there's so much cute stuff. I can easily spend 15-20 minutes perusing all the goods. I found the employees to be lovely whenever I visited. They sometimes would tell me about an artist if I'm looking at their wares and I love hearing more detail about things but I never felt pressure to buy anything.  Also they sell anything under the sun here from jewelry to vases to clothes to things for kids and babies. Great variety. I found a random darling egg sticker for my friend who loves eggs and my friend found these cool mushroom magnets for her sister who loves mushrooms. See, this store is amazing!  Pacific Place is a shell of its former self. A lot of the stores have closed and it seems like most people who do come here are coming to eat at Din Tai Fung or HaiDiLao but if you're in this mall make sure to stop by the 3rd floor and check it out! Highly recommend it! There's something for everyone. Also can be a fun way to while away some time if you're waiting for your seat in the above restaurants.  Also I just learned they have a website  https://thehandmadeshowroom.com/ so apparently I don't have to be in Seattle to shop their goods! Free shipping on orders over $50.