05/28/2025
makes its First Thursday Art Walk debut on June 5 in with a multi-venue celebration of art, food, performance, and the creative community that inspired it.
At the center is Populus: Origins—an exhibition at featuring early works by over 30 artists, architects, designers, photographers, and curators. Developed over a decade, the show offers an intimate look into the creative foundation of Seattle’s newest cultural landmark. Through original studies, sketches, and place-based responses, the exhibition reveals how Populus Seattle took shape—rooted in the textures, histories, and ecology of the Pacific Northwest.
From 7:30–9PM, performs live at Europa. Their luminous harmonies and cinematic sound create a resonant atmosphere that echoes the themes of the exhibition.
Guests are invited to explore both venues—Europa Gallery (401 2nd Ave S) and Populus Seattle (100 S King St)—to experience the full arc of the project.
Inside Populus, original artworks are woven throughout every level of the hotel, transforming a reimagined 1907 warehouse into a living gallery—where design, art, and nature are seamlessly connected.
At , the story continues through fire, smoke, and season. Open-hearth cooking, local ingredients, and grounded technique turn each dish into an expression of place—extending the narrative of the exhibition through flavor and hospitality.
The evening culminates from 9–11PM at , Pioneer Square’s first rooftop bar. Reserved for hotel guests and ticket holders, the afterparty features preservation-inspired cocktails, sweeping skyline views, and a final gathering of the artists, collaborators, and community that shaped the night.
To mark the occasion, a special overnight package is available for June 5. It includes exclusive access to the rooftop afterparty, priority reservations and invites First Thursday attendees to extend the experience—staying the night at Populus and becoming part of this shared moment in art, community, and place.
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