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Kirkland art gallery featuring modern, abstract and conceptual arts
Super Happy Birthday to Gallery Artist Mark Fuller. Mark has a rich history in the local Seattle art scene as a past winner of the 1991 Betty Bowen Award and the 1989 PONCHO Special Recognition Award.
January 29, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Super Happy Birthday Juliet Fiss. Every morning Juliet feeds dozens of wild birds in her yard, including Steller's Jays and Northern Flickers. Many of the colors and patterns of her artwork are inspired by bird feathers.
January 28, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Artist Call. Back for its 80th year, Bellevue Arts Fair July 24-26th 2026. Artist applications open, deadline February 12th myemail.constantcontact.com/Call-for-Art...
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January 27, 2026 at 6:58 PM
New artworks added to Gallery Artist Elissa Voland's Organic/Geometric Series #Kirkland
January 26, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Beats and Bagels with the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce #Kirkland #community
January 25, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Florilegium art installation from Gallery Artist David Traylor and Photographer James Gill on display through the last weekend of January
January 24, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Join us for an evening of culture, tradition, and connection as we celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Horse at Kirkland Urban.
January 23, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Art History: Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, where repetitive polka dots symbolize her coping with hallucinations, representing the universe, infinity, and "self-obliteration" into the cosmos, blurring the lines between self and environment for a sense of unity or escape from psychological trauma
January 22, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Art History: The Pet Squirrel by Heinrich Hirt. A heartwarming moment captured in time, as a young boy tenderly cares for his beloved pet squirrel. The gentle touch and loving gaze convey the joy of nurturing and responsibility, reminding us of the connections we share with the creatures
January 21, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Art History: Justin Bua's "The DJ" 2002. An ambiguous figure mixing vinyl records on turntables late at night, surrounded by Hip Hop records, capturing the essence of the "wheels of steel" culture. It's considered a landmark in modern urban art, celebrating modern turntablists.
January 20, 2026 at 8:30 PM
New artworks added to Gallery Artist maery lanahan's Suspiration Series
January 19, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Art History: Banksy's 1999 "Winnie the Pooh" is a famous stencil artwork featuring the beloved bear caught in a bear trap, with his usual pot of honey replaced by a pot of money, symbolizing materialism and the loss of innocence
January 18, 2026 at 8:59 PM
What Game? Gallery Night TONIGHT 6-8p featuring Florilegium an art installation from Gallery Artist David Traylor and Photographer James Gill #Kirkland #arts
January 17, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Happy Birthday (Jan 17th) to Gallery Artist Seya Kim. Seya's fascination with beige, grey, black, and white began long before she moved abroad. That same obsession took Seya to the Middle East, where she lived for 3 years and became deeply influenced by sand, desert, and muted landscapes.
January 16, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Art History: The Son of Man,1964, René Magritte. A self-portrait, consists of a man in an overcoat and a bowler hat. The man's face is largely obscured by a hovering green apple. However, the man's eyes can be seen peeking over the edge of the Apple
January 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Dress up your pet today. Artist David Hockney and Stanley wearing a sharp bow tie
January 14, 2026 at 7:44 PM
New artworks added to our Artwork Rental Library from Gallery Artist Heather Adamek #Kirkland #arts
January 13, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Art History: 1993 Wolfgang Laib's Milkstones: feature a shallow depression in a polished marble slab, which is filled with fresh milk daily. The daily ritual of pouring the milk is a meditative process, requiring immense concentration to fill the surface right to the edge without spilling.
January 11, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Florilegium, January's art installation from Gallery Artist David Traylor and Photographer James Gill #Kirkland #arts
January 10, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Art History: Darsha Hewitt's Electrostatic Bells: Uses antique scientific instruments (electrostatic bells) with CRT TVs to create a mechanical "choir" of sound from static electricity, converting electrical charge into audible mechanical motion.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Art History: Evanescent (Atelier Sisu) Massive, opalescent bubble sculptures in public spaces, capturing the fleeting beauty of bubbles. Displayed in over 22 different cities in 12 different countries. An immersive, light and sound environment that captures the concept of ephemerality and transience
January 8, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Happy Birthday month to Gallery Artist Ruby Lindner. Ruby isn't just a Cappy mountain goat by birthdate, her year-round mountain adventures started early on the ski slope at the age of 3. At the age of 11 Ruby went on to summit 14,000 foot Mt. Elbert in the Colorado Rockies
January 7, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Art History: The Beaneater (L'mangiafagioli) by Annibale Carracci (c. 1580-90): A pioneering naturalistic painting showing a working-class man enjoying a simple meal of beans, onions, bread, and wine, elevating everyday life to art.
January 6, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Super Happy Birthday to Gallery Artist Kathleen Woodward. To help with the cost of college, she had a job working in a barn with rodeo riders who were talented silversmiths. Kathleen made the elaborate silver and gold belt buckles that cowboys win in rodeos #Kirkland #arts
January 5, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Doors Open for our January installation show, Florilegium. A collaboration with Artist David Traylor and Photographer James Gill. Gallery Night January 17th 6-8p #Kirkland #arts
January 4, 2026 at 10:40 PM