Public Programs

With a focus on inquiry and dialogue, Public Programs foster well-being and belonging through art, multidisciplinary exchanges, and unforgettable experiences.

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Talks & Lectures

Explore art across eras and cultures with lectures and discussions that connect us globally and locally, including the Art History Lecture Series and talks with exhibiting artists, curators, and scholars.

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Poetry & Performances

Art inspires art. Experience poetry, film, dance, and other performances, encountering new ideas often inspired by current exhibitions. 

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Concerts

Experience live music at the Frye! Enjoy concerts series like Jazz in the City, which celebrates the vibrancy and influence of jazz in Seattle, and special performances that bring music into dialogue with artwork.

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Classes & Workshops

Engage in hands-on experiences with local artists and community partners through mindfulness, creative artmaking, movement and more.

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Our work is supported, in part, by an award from 4Culture.