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One-of-a-kind destination for the best in modern and contemporary art from the PNW and beyond. A division of . Founded in 2015 by the late Paul G.

Based in Seattle, a city as renowned for its natural beauty as its cultural landscape, the fair brings together the region’s strong collector base; local, national, and international galleries; area museums and institutions; and an array of innovative public programming. Allen, the Seattle Art Fair is now owned and produced by Art Market Productions. Working alongside Beneficiary Partner Seattle A

rt Museum, Artistic Director Nato Thompson, and the fair’s dedicated Host Committee, the Seattle Art Fair, is a celebrated and productive week bringing together the region’s strong collector base, the Pacific Northwest’s top museums and institutions, and an array of innovative public programming.

04/10/2026

Seattle Art Fair is proud to welcome STUDIO DRIFT to the fair's tenth edition. Founded by Dutch artists Lonneke Gordijn and Ralph Nauta, DRIFT is a multidisciplinary studio whose work uses technology to reveal the hidden phenomena and properties of the natural world.

Currently on view at the Seattle Art Museum, “Meadow” is a kinetic installation composed of mechanical flowers that open and close in a subtle choreography. The work reflects the impermanence of changing seasons and the sensory nature of growth.

At , .drift brings a new iteration of “Coded Nature”, a series exploring the patterns of animals, insects, and the elements, each representing a different code in the process of life. This presentation combines interactive and generative pattern work with atmospheric elements directly inspired by Northwest landscapes.

Previous iterations of the series have been exhibited at the LUMA Foundation (Arles, France), The CHANEL Culture Fund, PACE Gallery (New York, USA), and BBCC, Brazil.

‘Coded Nature’ joins Seattle Art Fair's tenth edition, featuring 85 galleries, leading Pacific Northwest cultural organizations, and a full week of exhibitions, public projects, talks, and panels in collaboration with Beneficiary Partner Seattle Art Museum and Artistic Director Nato Thompson.

📍 Seattle Art Fair at | July 23–26, 2026

Image Credits (Courtesy of Drift):
1. “Coded Nature”, Luma Arles. Photo by Finn Bench.
2. “Meadow”, Seattle Art Museum. Photo by Scott Leen.
3. “Unfold”, Manar Abu Dhabi. Photo by Arjen van Eijk.
4. “Shy Society”, Palazzo Strozzi. Photo by Ela Bialkowska.

03/04/2026

Join Pioneer Square Seattle, the city’s oldest and most established art walk, tomorrow from 6-8pm for . Experience art galleries, shops, live music, and good eats every first Thursday and see why Seattle's arts scene is like no other.

Seattle Art Fair is proud to spotlight First Thursdays as a way to foster connection, discovery, and collecting across Seattle’s art community throughout the year.

Head to https://pioneersquare.org/ to learn more!

02/19/2026

Two Seattle Art Fair exhibitors, Koplin Del Rio and AMcE Creative Arts, joined forces for “LAnd SEA”, a collaborative exhibition centered on exchange and experimentation.

Bringing together 15 artists, the project paired practitioners across disciplines to create new works shaped by dialogue. Featuring De la Torre Brothers, Tim Cross, Tommy Gregory, Drie Chapek Artist, Melissa Monroe Art , Jesse Reno (official), Niki - Artist, Chris Lael Larson, Morgan Rosskopf, sarahgordondesign, Eirik Johnson, Daniel Carrillo, Robert Hargrave, and Christine Nguyen.

Spanning artists from Seattle, Portland, Colorado, and Mexico, LAnd SEA reflected continued ties to Los Angeles alongside a growing commitment to the Northwest. Read more https://preview-art.com/highlight/land-sea/

01/16/2026

This summer marks the tenth edition of ✨

From July 23–26 at , 85 local, national, and international galleries gather alongside cultural organizations across the Pacific Northwest.

In collaboration with Seattle Art Museum, Artistic Director Nato Thompson, and the fair’s Host Committee, Seattle Art Fair unfolds through a week of public projects, live talks, and programs extending across the city.

exhibitor applications are due February 1.

Learn more and apply here → https://ems.amp.events/login

09/17/2025

This Saturday, WALK DON’T RUN takes over downtown Seattle.

Sidewalks, plazas, storefronts, and parks along a curated route from Pioneer Square to Belltown will transform into cultural touchpoints for visual art, live performance, and music, re-energizing the city’s core through creativity and connection.

FREE tickets are available via . Join us and get your steps in to support Seattle's creative community.

🗓 Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 12–6 PM
📍 Pioneer Square → Belltown
🔗Learn more at https://brnw.ch/21wVRaG

09/09/2025

We are pleased to highlight ’s Walk the Block 2025, returning for its 5th edition this fall.

Unfolding across the Central District, the festival transforms streets, porches, and storefronts into a dynamic stage for Black visual and performing art. This year’s theme, gratitude, invites reflection on land, legacy, and community as living practices.

The program spans the Walk the Block Institute (Aug 8–29) and a day-long celebration on Sept 27, headlined by Saul Williams and featuring an expansive lineup of local and national artists.

Join us to experience this vibrant convergence of art and community. Get ticket today with a special discount code via https://brnw.ch/21wVBXd 💫

08/28/2025

Season’s shades of late 🏸🍷⏸️

As seen in painted perspectives from this summer. Is there a piece that's still on your mind?

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