Base: Experimental Arts + Space

Base: Experimental Arts + Space A creative space in South Seattle dedicated to elevating risk and invention in dance, performance and multidisciplinary art.

Announcing our 12 Minutes Max: Edition Three artists! Join us for works by Niecy Chong, Lou Chow, Marissa Niederhauser, ...
05/27/2026

Announcing our 12 Minutes Max: Edition Three artists! Join us for works by Niecy Chong, Lou Chow, Marissa Niederhauser, Alexandra Romanyshyn, and Maisy Neill + Leah Russell (GLITTER & GRIME).

You’ll have two chances to catch the show—tickets available at the link in bio: Sunday, June 21 at 5 PM + Monday, June 22 at 7 PM

Curated by Rasheena Fountain and Miss Texas 1988.

Workshop announcement ✨During slowdanger’s Base Residency, they will host LIVEWIRE—an intimate sound + movement lab exam...
05/19/2026

Workshop announcement ✨During slowdanger’s Base Residency, they will host LIVEWIRE—an intimate sound + movement lab examining the relationship between body and sound.

Due to limited capacity, all participants are required to complete the interest form linked in our bio to register!

05/15/2026

Only two days until Artie Thomas/Stasia Coup’s Entry Point—and just a handful of tickets remain!

This Saturday, May 16, at 7 PM, Artie transforms Base through performance and altar-like installations created during his two-week residency.

Come partake in what’s been unfolding ✨ Masks required. RSVP in bio.

Video of in Love Letter From the Afterlife

In just a few weeks dynamic duo slowdanger, co-founded by anna thompson and taylor knight, will join us for their Base R...
05/12/2026

In just a few weeks dynamic duo slowdanger, co-founded by anna thompson and taylor knight, will join us for their Base Residency, hosting two opportunities to connect at Base!

Workshop:
LIVEWIRE, an intimate sound and movement lab.
May 30, 12 PM - 2 PM
**Limited capacity, please complete the inquiry form to register**

Entry Point:
ABYSS, a site-specific performance.
June 6, 4 PM - 5:30 PM

Head to our bio to learn more about slowdanger and RSVP for their events!

We’re excited to share that we’re $14,000 away from reaching our Year Two Flourish goal!Because of you, Base is growing—...
05/05/2026

We’re excited to share that we’re $14,000 away from reaching our Year Two Flourish goal!

Because of you, Base is growing—expanding our team, strengthening existing programs, and creating new programs. For as little as $5 a month, you can join the 100+ individuals carrying this momentum forward.

Thank you for uplifting Base and championing multidisciplinary and experimental performance artists in Seattle, and beyond!



Photo by Allina Yang from Pairings: Collaborations in Movement + Music

Artie Thomas begins his Base Residency today!Join us Saturday, May 16 at 7 PM for his Entry Point exploring an altar-lik...
05/04/2026

Artie Thomas begins his Base Residency today!

Join us Saturday, May 16 at 7 PM for his Entry Point exploring an altar-like installation of mementos, audio recordings, and writings, culminating in an intimate live performance.

RSVP for tickets and learn more about Artie Thomas/Stasia Coup in our bio.

Volunteer at BASE, and in exchange for your time, receive two hours of FREE SPACE!We couldn’t accomplish our work withou...
04/26/2026

Volunteer at BASE, and in exchange for your time, receive two hours of FREE SPACE!

We couldn’t accomplish our work without the numerous volunteers who help maintain our beautiful space and provide front-of-house support at our programs. Head to our website and complete the inquiry form to join our volunteer program, or email [email protected] to learn more.

Photo by Chloe Collyer

Announcing our curators for 12 Minutes Max Edition Three, Rasheena Fountain and Miss Texas 1988! A brief application is ...
04/17/2026

Announcing our curators for 12 Minutes Max Edition Three, Rasheena Fountain and Miss Texas 1988!

A brief application is due by April 22, and auditions will be held at Base on April 26.

Rasheena Fountain is a multidisciplinary writer, performer, and educator who centers environmental advocacy and justice in her work. She has received fellowships and support from the Jack Straw Writers Program, National Audubon, and Sundress Academy for the Arts. She has partnered with the National Resource Defense Council (NRDC) to highlight Black environmental stories through interviews, writing, and performing eco-poetry.

Miss Texas 1988 is a Seattle drag artist, performer, host, writer, and all-around creative oddball. She dabbles in everything from the silly to the sublime with curiously crafted costumes and climactic characters. Catch her as a cast member of T**h, The Sunday Sip, Lashes, Glory Hole, Jawbreaker, and as the host of High F@ggotry. You can also find her rampaging around as a reporter for The Stranger, and on OUTtv as the winner of Camp Wannakiki Season 5.

Submit at the link in our bio!

Our next ‘25-’26 Resident Artist Artie Thomas/Stasia Coup begins their residency in just a couple of weeks! “I intend to...
04/15/2026

Our next ‘25-’26 Resident Artist Artie Thomas/Stasia Coup begins their residency in just a couple of weeks!

“I intend to take dedicated, intentional time to sift through all the feelings around the biggest question in my life right now: should I become a parent?”

Their Entry Point is on May 16 at 7:00 PM, with a live performance at 7:30 PM. Head to our bio to secure tickets and learn more about Artie Thomas/Stasia Coup!

04/10/2026

Today is the day! Alex Tatarsky .biz shares their work in progress at Base—come experience the magic.

Free and Reduced cost tickets available through .

Friday April 10 7 PM | April 11 2 PM + 7 PM | link in bio

Video excerpt from Tatarsky’s “Nothing Doing”.

Alex Tatarsky has been at Base for a week now as part of their residency through our partnership with Under the Radar Fe...
04/06/2026

Alex Tatarsky has been at Base for a week now as part of their residency through our partnership with Under the Radar Festival! You will have the opportunity to experience what they’ve been working on THIS WEEKEND during three public showings at Base. You don’t want to miss this, Seattle!

Friday, April 10 | 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 11 | 2:00 PM + 7:00 PM

“As a clown, the work really doesn’t exist until it meets the audience. The audience teaches me what it is—if it’s funny or tragic or both or neither. In the pressure of trying to communicate with a crowd outside my head is where the thing begins to cohere. Although it’s terrifying, it’s also very thrilling.” — Alex Tatarsky

And…we have Free and Reduced-cost tickets available, with support from 4Culture! Snag a ticket at the link in our bio.

If you are interested in volunteering at the showings, email [email protected]

Address

6520 5th Avenue S #122
Seattle, WA
98108

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Base: Experimental Arts + Space posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category

//iconSize: [32, 32], //html: '' }) .bindTooltip(name, { //permanent: true, direction: 'bottom', //offset: L.point(12, 25), //opacity: 0.88, interactive: true }) .bindPopup(name); markersLayer.addLayer(marker); } function getMore() { if (gettingMore) { return; } gettingMore = true; var center = map.getCenter(); $.ajax({ url: "/vicinitysearch", data: { lat: center.lat, lng: center.lng, country: "UNITED STATES" } }) .done(function(data) { var added = 0; data.forEach(function(loc) { if (!locationIds.includes(loc.id)) { var mapLoc = {id:loc.id,lat:loc.latitude,lng:loc.longitude,title:trunc20(loc.name),popupHtml:loc.popupHtml,urlPath:loc.urlPath,pictureUrl:loc.pictureUrl}; locations.push(mapLoc); locationIds.push(loc.id); map._addMarker(mapLoc); added++; } }); }) .always(function() { gettingMore = false; }); } map._clearMarkers = function() { markersLayer.clearLayers(); } }); }, 4000); });