The Living Stories of “Beau Dick: Insatiable Beings”

Pre-registration for this event has ended. A block of walk-up tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event. If you have pre-registered, please arrive early to secure your seat.

Experience the stories, songs, and traditions behind the masks of Beau Dick: Insatiable Beings. Led by hereditary chief Alan Hunt and Gavin Konschuh (grandson of Beau Dick), this gathering will be a special celebration of Beau Dick’s legacy and Kwakwaka’wakw culture. Enjoy the music, dances, and legends that inspired his work, and share an intimate afternoon with those who knew and learned from Beau Dick in this celebratory closing weekend event.

About the presenters

Alan Hunt is of Kwakwaka'wakw and Tlingit ancestry and currently resides in Alert Bay, BC. Hunt began art making and carving regularly in 2011. In 2013, he began a long-term apprenticeship under master carver Beau Dick, which lasted until Dick's death in early 2017. Like Beau Dick, Alan Hunt dedicates his practice to the promotion of Kwakwaka'wakw culture. Hunt has also enjoyed the great honor of being mentored by such esteemed master carvers as Wayne Alfred, Marcus Alfred, and Bruce Alfred.

A still from a video of people dancing during a potlatch — Photo: courtesy of Alan Hunt

Beau Dick: Insatiable Beings is organized by Georgia Erger, Curator, with curatorial advisory support by LaTiesha Fazakas.

Generous support provided by the Raynier Institute & Foundation, ArtsFund, and Frye Members. Media sponsorship provided by The Seattle Times and Cascade PBS.

Seasonal support provided by 4Culture.

An older man wearing a headband and cloak holding a drum

Beau Dick. Courtesy of Fazakas Gallery, Vancouver, BC

January 17, 2026

2–3:15 pm

Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104

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Beau Dick: Insatiable Beings

Registration

Tickets are free, but capacity is limited. Up to two tickets per person may be reserved prior to the program. Preregistration will close at 11:59 pm PT the night prior to the program. Parking can be an issue in our area, so please plan your visit accordingly. All unclaimed tickets (regardless of reservations) will be released to standby 10 minutes before the program.

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Confirmation
Registration is confirmed by email.

On-site Ticketing Policy
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to the event and preregistered guests can check in at that time. If the program is sold out, walk-ins will be able to join a standby list on a first-come-first-served basis. Unclaimed tickets (regardless of registration) will be released to standby 10 minutes prior to the start of the program. Preregistered guests should arrive early to secure their tickets.