Northwest Art Collection
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Frame by Frame: Celebrating Northwest Art and Artists
Seattle hosts a rich tradition of art-making from Northwest Indian arts to contemporary artists. A spectrum of artists of every level and medium, of organizations, collectors and art lovers engenders a vibrant community within and beyond our city limits. The Seattle Public Library has long held a significant place in this city’s arts infrastructure. Our… Continue reading
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Yuletide Cheer from the Archives
~posted by Jade D. In the library’s digital collections, we have a wealth of materials (from photographs and postcards to artwork and newspapers) which give a glimpse into Christmas celebrations of the past. Continue reading
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Frank A. Kunishige and the Seattle Camera Club
This month at the Central Library, we are opening an exciting new exhibit dedicated to Frank A. Kunishige, a noted Pictorialist photographer and one of the first members of the internationally recognized Seattle Camera Club. The exhibit features a selection of 33 textura tissue photographs, donated in 1961 by Kunishige’s wife, Gin. The prints represent the… Continue reading
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Art at the Library: the Public Works of Art Project
~posted by Jade D. You may have noticed a few pieces of art when visiting your local library branch, but did you know that the Seattle Public Library has a rich collection of artwork featuring more than 300 pieces from Pacific Northwest artists? The library was one of the first locations in Seattle to offer… Continue reading