Art History Lecture Series | Seattle's Totem Poles

Historically, the monumental sculptures we call totem poles were carved by First Peoples living far to the north of Puget Sound. How did the totem pole become a symbol of Seattle? We’ll hear the outrageous, tragic, and moving stories behind Seattle’s oldest and newest Native poles.

An old black and white photograph of a totem pole in front of a large city building

Arthur Churchill Warner. Pioneer Square totem pole with the Olympic Block in the background, Seattle, ca. 1911, ca. 1911. 6.5 in x 8.5 in. University of Washington Special Collections.

January 9, 2025

11 am–12 pm

Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

Ticketing Prices and Tiers:

In-Person Series Pass
Members: $150
Non-members: $200
Students: $100

Recording Only Series Pass
Members: $140
Non-members: $190
Students: $90

Individual Tickets
Members: $15
Non-members: $20
Students: $10

Ticketing Policies:

Registration
You may purchase a series pass in advance of the start of the season or at any point during the season. Individual in-person tickets may be available on a stand-by basis and cannot be purchased in advance. Tickets must be purchased in person with a credit or debit card; cash will not be accepted. Recordings of lectures will be available for purchase shortly after lecture date.

Confirmation
Registration is confirmed by email.

Cancellation
The Frye Art Museum reserves the right to cancel any lecture. If the Museum cancels a course or class, a full prorated refund will be issued. Questions? Contact learning@fryemuseum.org

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