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
Apr. 26 - Apr. 27, 2024
Improvised Music Project Festival (IMPFEST)
The School of Music and the student-run Improvised Music Project present IMPFest, featuring UW Jazz Studies students and faculty performing with guest artists of international renown.
Meany Hall—Studio Theatre More Info Buy Tickets
Apr. 30, 2024
Faculty Concert: Robin McCabe, Craig Sheppard, Cristina Valdés, Rachelle McCabe: Piano Power
Fingers will fly, with air traffic control required at the two keyboards when faculty pianists Robin McCabe, Cristina Valdés and Craig Sheppard join forces with guest artist Rachelle McCabe to…
Meany Hall—Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater More Info Buy Tickets
May 3, 2024
Seattle Modern Orchestra with UW Modern Music Ensemble: Music of UW Student Composers
Julia Tai leads the Seattle Modern Orchestra and members of the UW Modern Music Ensemble (Cristina Valdés, director) in a program of pieces by UW student composers. Biographies Seattle Modern…
Meany Hall—Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Theater More Info Buy Tickets