Welcome to the Arts at the University of Washington!
We take pride in being the front porch of the University of Washington. Here you can partake in a wide range of rich artistic experiences side-by-side with students, faculty, and staff -- every single day.
Resources for Visitors
Visit Museums and Galleries:
Burke Museum
The Burke is a research- and collections-based museum with over 16 million objects. Opening in fall 2019, the New Burke will be a flagship facility for the Washington State Museum of Natural History and Culture. With 12 visible labs and an artists’ workshop, the New Burke will turn the museum “inside-out,” breaking down traditional museum barriers and inviting visitors to be part of a working research facility. Explore the Burke
Henry Art Gallery
The Henry is internationally-recognized for bold and challenging exhibitions, for pushing the boundaries of contemporary art and culture, and for being the first to premiere new works by established and emerging artists. Visit Henry Art Gallery
Jacob Lawrence Gallery
The Jacob Lawrence Gallery isan exhibition space within the UW School of Art + Art History + Design, committed to education, social justice, and experimentation. Visit the Jacob Lawrence Gallery
Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center
Founded upon student activism and empowerment, ECC is the largest and longest-standing cultural center on a college campus in the nation. Visit ECC
Meany Center for the Performing Arts
Through innovative performances, Meany Center advances public engagement, cultural exchange, creative research, and learning through the arts. Visit Meany Center
Upcoming Events
Jan. 13 - Jan. 28, 2022
Exhibition – Painters in Progress
Viewable by appointment only. Email to make an appointment.An exhibition of recent work created by the first-year Master of Fine Arts students in…
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Jan. 28, 2022
ONLINE: Critical Issues Lecture – 0rphan Drift
The Critical Issues Lecture Series is free and open to the public. All take place via Zoom.Register for this lecture in advance via the online…
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