Black Arts Legacies: Gwendolyn Knight Lawrence, cultural connector As a direct link to the Harlem Renaissance, this often overlooked painter inspired a generation of Seattle movers and shakers. by Jas Keimig / April 23, 2024
Culture A Seattle artist and the auction frenzy that sparked an FBI tip Alden Mason never reached international fame. Now his paintings are breaking sales records and allegedly inspiring a forgery ... in Madrid. by Margo Vansynghel / March 8, 2023
Culture Shop local this holiday season at 21 Seattle art markets These craft fairs, pop-ups and art shows offer locally made pottery, jewelry, homewares and affordable paintings as gifts you can feel good about giving. by Margo Vansynghel / December 8, 2022
Culture Things to do in Seattle this November The art of Indigenous tattoos, the return of beloved comics festival Short Run and neon sculptures in the woods. by Margo Vansynghel & Gavin Borchert & Brangien Davis / November 1, 2022
Culture Things to do in Seattle this October Four film festivals (queer, Latino, doc, and horror), plus romantic opera, Sorkin’s take on ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ a Chihuly tour, and much more. by Margo Vansynghel & Gavin Borchert / September 30, 2022
Culture Things to do in Seattle this September Jazz on Jackson Street, riot grrrl power at Marymoor Park, Indigenous futurism in movement, and more. by Margo Vansynghel / September 1, 2022
Culture Things to do in Seattle this August Hamilton returns. Art of the African diaspora shines. Outdoor dance and music performances abound. by Margo Vansynghel / August 1, 2022
Culture At 88, an undiscovered painter makes his museum debut at Wing Luke The curator who found Victor Kai Wang’s decades of unusual artwork says it was ‘like stumbling upon buried treasure.’ by Margo Vansynghel / June 10, 2022
Culture Seattle artists remember longtime UW professor Michael Spafford Known for his own bold — and controversial — works, the Northwest teacher was an inspiration to legions of artists. by Marcie Sillman / February 8, 2022
