Ongoing Programs

The Frye Art Museum presents an annual season of lectures exploring masterpieces of world art from art historian Rebecca Albiani .

Move, imagine, and connect in this seated dance class that combines classical choreography and playful movement inspired by the art in the Frye Salon. Led by Dr. Julia Becke, former Artist-in-Residence at The Memory Hub, this uplifting dementia-friendly program celebrates creativity and community.

Sketch in the galleries, or get creative in the Studio with Frye teaching artists during twice a month, alternating drop-in programs. Materials provided, all experience levels welcome.

Frye in Focus gallery conversations are held on Fridays at 1 pm, meeting in the Rotunda. These short-form, 45-minute discussions are hosted by a gallery guide and focus on a single exhibition or grouping of works. Free.

The Frye offers free, thirty-minute drop-in sessions of Mindfulness Meditation on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. 

Enjoy a spirited art discussion, a variety of live music and singing, and refreshments. New and returning participants are encouraged to register for this free and fun program. Presented in partnership with UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center.

Creative Aging at the Frye provides public programs and professional development opportunities focused on art, creativity, healthy aging, and dementia. These offerings include hands-on workshops, interdisciplinary lectures, and a variety of special events.

Field trips aren’t just for kids! Make the Frye your family’s weekend destination for creativity and discovery in these programs featuring a lively retelling of a beloved children's book with Seattle Children's Theatre, followed by an art activity that encourages the whole family to create together. Activities are tailored to support the developmental strengths of children ages 2–10, but participants of all ages are welcome to join in the fun!

Jazz in the City at the Frye Art Museum is a dynamic performance series organized in partnership with Ariel Media that celebrates the art form of jazz music and its long-standing influence and vibrancy in the city of Seattle.

Designed for adults living with dementia and their care partners to participate together, Here Now is a free arts engagement program that celebrates present-moment awareness and new possibilities for creative expression.

To accommodate immunocompromised individuals and those who prefer to visit when all guests and staff are required to mask, we offer mask-required hours on the first Sunday of the month from 11 am–1 pm.

Join the Frye Art Museum and Seattle Children’s Theater for storytelling and hands-on art making! This free, one-hour program for preschool-aged children and their caregivers is held on the first Wednesday of each month, from October through June. Doors open at 10 am and the program starts at 10:15 am. Pre-registration is required.

The first Friday morning of each month at the Frye is dedicated to connection, creativity, and community for older adults. Enjoy a morning of coffee, conversation, guided gallery exploration, and hands-on art making in the studio led by professional teaching artists.

Join a small group in-gallery experience led by a specially trained museum educator. Participate in engaging conversations that fosters community and provide a welcoming space for persons with dementia and their care partners to share their insights.

Unpoetry at the Frye is a quarterly public tour of current exhibitions featuring a rotating roster of local poets, authors, and artists. This partnership aims to inspire deep looking and questioning of art through Ekphrastic writing techniques.

Enjoy an hour of spirited storytelling inspired by the works on view in Frye Salon, where traditional folktales and participant-created stories come together in a joyful, dementia-friendly experience open to all.

Enjoy an entertaining, inspiring, and uplifting experience with Meet Me at the Movies, a free, interactive film program that celebrates the power of cinema to spark imagination and connection. Each session features themed clips from beloved classics and contemporary favorites, followed by a lively conversation and shared reflection.