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
With working labs you can see into, one-of-a-kind objects all around you, and galleries filled with curiosity and conversation, at the Burke, you see—and feel—a world alive. The Burke Museum is located on the University of Washington campus in Seattle with a focus on dinosaurs, fossils, Northwest Native art, plant and animal collections, and cultural pieces from across the globe. 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
Sep. 19, 2025
Fall 2025 New Major and Non-Major Faculty Lesson Auditions (for current UW students)
Auditions are for entrance to the UW School of Music in Fall Quarter, 2025. Audition sign ups are required and can be made online. Your performance audition will be limited to 10-15 minutes,…
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Sep. 22 - Sep. 23, 2025
Winds/ Brass/ Percussion Fall 2024 Ensemble Auditions
Winds, Brass & Percussion auditions for the following ensembles: Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, UW Symphony Orchestra & Campus Philharmonia Orchestra The University of Washington…
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Sep. 22 - Sep. 24, 2025
2025-26 Strings Auditions / UW Symphony Orchestra
Strings auditions for the UW Symphony Orchestra. Winds, brass, percussion and harp interested in UW Orchestras, please see here. Auditions for the UW Symphony Orchestra will take place in Meany…
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