Salon Secrets: Experiments with Tradition
Registration for this event will open soon.
Enjoy a morning of art, conversation, and discovery with the curatorial team as we explore the beloved Frye Salon’s rich legacy of creativity and experimentation. Guided by Director and Curator of Collections Faith Brower, journey through Frye Salon's innovative past and present, from Charles and Emma Frye’s First Hill home to the current exhibition Frye Salon + Jonathan Lasker.
Then meet Dr. Rangsook Yoon, our new Senior Director of Curatorial Affairs, who will share her fresh take on the Founding Collection, along with historical perspectives on salon culture.
Agenda:
- 10:30 am: Coffee in MariPili at Café Frieda
- 11 am: Program in Frye Salon
Questions about the event? Contact RSVP@fryemuseum.org or (206) 432-8289.
Salon Secrets is presented on behalf of Frye Forever, a legacy society dedicated to supporting the Frye's future through planned and estate giving.
About the Presenters
Faith Brower, Director and Curator of Collections at the Frye Art Museum, works with the museum’s Founding Collection and its contemporary art holdings. Drawing on her background in modern and contemporary art and specializing in curating exhibitions, Brower aims to make museum collections relevant and meaningful to contemporary audiences.
Dr. Rangsook Yoon, the Senior Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Frye Art Museum, leads the curatorial, collections, and registration teams. She oversees exhibition planning and the study, care, growth, and diversification of the Frye’s collection, with a focus on innovative collaborations and accessible, engaging exhibitions.
Salon Secrets: Experiments with Tradition
Installation view of Frye Salon + Jonathan Lasker, Frye Art Museum, Seattle, October 25, 2025–September 20, 2026. Photo: Jueqian Fang
July 16, 2026
10:30 am–12 pm
704 Terry Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104