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:
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Feb. 26 - Mar. 1, 2026
Dance Majors Concert 2026
The 2026 annual Dance Majors Concert will present seven original student-choreographed works. This platform gives students the opportunity to express their creative voices through choreography and…
Meany Hall—Studio Theatre More Info Buy Tickets
Feb. 26, 2026
Picturing the Heavens: Étienne-Leopold Trouvelot’s Astronomical Drawings (2026 Kollar Lecturer Rachael Z. DeLue)
The UW School of Art + Art History + Design invite you to the 2026 Kollar Lecture with Dr. Rachael Ziady DeLue, Christopher Binyon Sarofim ’86 Professor in American Art at Princeton…
RSVPFree
Feb. 26, 2026
Brechemin Piano Series
UW keyboard students perform music from the piano repertoire.
Brechemin Auditorium More Info