Installation view of Tom Lloyd, Frye Art Museum, Seattle, May 16–September 20, 2026. Photo: Jo Cosme
Tech Atelier
Tech Atelier is a new Frye affinity group that brings together patrons, artists, technologists, creative entrepreneurs, and other curious minds who are passionate about the intersections of art, technology, and craft through historical and contemporary creative practice.
Inspired by the historic artist’s atelier—a place of experimentation, making, and exchange—Tech Atelier offers behind-the-scenes access the artists, designers, engineers, conservators, and makers whose collaborations bring ambitious ideas to life.
How does Tech Atelier work?
In its inaugural year, Tech Atelier unfolds through three complementary program models designed to cultivate community, spark interdisciplinary exchange, and build lasting relationships:
- Salons: intimate gatherings where big ideas meet small groups
- Field Trips: access artist studios, fabrication shops, research labs, and other sites of innovation rarely seen by the public
- Tech Atelier Events: artists and audiences come together for public talks, demonstrations, and workshops at the Frye.
How can I get involved?
Tech Atelier supporters enjoy the unique opportunity to shape this new group's vision and impact alongside Frye curators and artists. Your support inspires innovative programming, compelling exhibitions, and intimate members-only events that foster collaboration and push the boundaries of what’s next for art and tech in Seattle.
Tech Atelier Events
What happens when you open the back of an electronic sculpture for the first time in fifty years? What stories do an artwork’s hidden elements reveal about its creation? And how can conservation preserve the past while shaping the future of new media art?
Discover fresh perspectives on art, technology, and creative collaboration through an afternoon of rapid-fire talks and unexpected connections.