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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:

  • Artists rendition of updated (2019) facade of Burke museum

    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

  • Exterior of Henry Art Gallery

    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

  • Interior of Jacob Lawrence 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 - Exterior View

    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

  • View of Meany Hall seating from stage

    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

UW Symphony violins

Oct. 24, 2025

UW Symphony Orchestra with Cristina Valdés

David Alexander Rahbee leads the UW Symphony in a program of music by Schubert, Liszt, and Dvořák. Faculty pianist Cristina Valdés joins the orchestra for a performance of Liszt: Totentanz, S.126…

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Wind Ensemble Chamber Winds

Oct. 26, 2025

Wind Ensemble Chamber Winds

Members of the UW Wind Ensemble (Erin Bodnar, director) perform music by Caroline Shaw, Richard Strauss, Robert Spittal, Emil Hartmann, Enrique Crespo and others.Biographies

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Photo of Drumheller Fountain

Oct. 28, 2025

Liberation Book Club: Art and Activism

Our question to consider: How can we begin to think about using an art practice to meet the moment?This program is part of the Liberation Book Club at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery. This year-long…

Jacob Lawrence Gallery

How Drama Students Help Train Doctors

Simulations of clinical scenarios help UW Medicine neurology residents hone their skills, with School of Drama students performing the roles of…

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Celebrating Black Composers

A video project led by School of Music professor Stephen Price highlights the work of Black composers for organ and provides historical context.

UW College of Arts & Sciences News

From the Hollywood Bowl to the classroom, UW professor blends roles as educator and professional musician

At the University of Washington, Ted Poor is the associate director of the School of Music and an associate professor of Jazz Studies. The rest of…

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