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
Apr. 8, 2026
Guest Artist Concert: Seattle Modern Orchestra, "Entangled Sounds"
Seattle’s contemporary music orchestra performs György Ligeti's piano concerto, featuring faculty pianist and SMO member Cristina Valdés, alongside new works for sinfonietta by graduate student…
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Apr. 9, 2026
Virtual Session for Prospective Students
Want to learn more about the dance major or minor? Do you love taking dance classes but don't know what majoring/minoring in dance would look like? Do you want to major in dance, but think double…
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Apr. 10, 2026
Sand Point Open Studios + Rebecca Shippee's "Bare Assets" Opening
Please join us for this unique opportunity to visit the private studios of the Painting + Drawing MFA students and Division of Art faculty at the School's Sand Point facilities.We will also be…
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