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Join us for an extraordinary evening of culinary delights, poetic play, and community—all in support of contemporary art, artists, and the Frye Art Museum.

Experience the rare opportunity to dine in Frye Salon, the dramatic floor-to-ceiling display of paintings from the Frye’s collection, where you’ll commune with other passionate art enthusiasts and rub elbows with local artists while enjoying a meal from one of Seattle’s most innovative chefs.

Following cocktails in the courtyard, enjoy a multi-course supper designed by Chef Sean Arakaki and inspired by the tastes and traditions of Japan, Hawaii, and other cultures. Paired wines chosen by Chef Arakaki will enhance the cuisine, which he describes as mukokuseki, meaning “no nation” in Japanese—a nod to the blending of eastern and western flavors found in Seattle’s rich Chinatown-International District (C-ID) food scene that Itsumono calls home.  

Interwoven throughout the evening, poetic prompts and music will offer playful moments for reflection and connection—culminating in a shared invitation to support the Frye and its mission to connect Seattle with the art and artists of our time.

Featured Chef

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Chef and co-owner Sean Arakaki’s menu at Itsumono spans Japan, Hawaii, the Pike-Pine corridor, American Chinese fare, the American South, the Chinatown-International District and Italy. Classics are mashed up with street food, cultures fearlessly crossed.

Growing up in Hilo, Hawaii, Arakaki’s decade of cooking experience involved time in the Midwest until he moved to Seattle in 2016 after graduating culinary school. His Seattle restaurant journey started at The Rainier Club. He then went on to Canlis and Eden Hill before taking over Itsumono in 2019.

Featured Poet

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Jane Wong is the author of the memoir Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City, winner of the Washington State Book Award. She also wrote two poetry collections: How to Not Be Afraid of Everything and Overpour. A Kundiman fellow, she is the recipient of a Pushcart Prize and fellowships and residencies from the U.S. Fulbright Program, Harvard's Woodberry Poetry Room, Artist Trust, Hedgebrook, Ucross, Loghaven, and others. She grew up in a Chinese American restaurant and is an Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Western Washington University. An interdisciplinary artist and ceramicist as well, her artwork has been featured at the Frye Art Museum, The Richmond Art Gallery, the Asian Art Museum, Kasama Space, and others.

Featured Musician

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Shelby Natasha is a Seattle-based songwriter and music producer whose sound blends alt-R&B and Chinese folk music. Influenced by her upbringing between China and the Pacific Northwest, her ethereal vocals are accompanied by the traditional Chinese instrument, Guzheng, and layered over lo-fi beats. Shelby's performance career began with Sofar Sounds, where she has played over 100 shows across the United States, and she has gone on to perform at festivals and venues across the country such as Belltown Bloom, Portland Folk Fest, ACES showcase @ KEXP, Doe Bay Artist in Residence, Duwamish River Festival, and more.

Salon Supper Committee

Chef Grayson Corrales
Stephanie DeVaan
Olive Goh
Jennifer Potter
Rafael Soldi
Brandon Vaughan

The Salon Supper is a major fundraising event in support of the Frye Art Museum. Ticket proceeds and additional donations requested at the event will support exhibitions, programs and our always-free admission.