Muse/News: Virginia’s legacy, Yardbird goes opera, and the Museum Walk
SAM News Virginia “Jinny” Wright, a pillar of the SAM family, passed away last week at the age of 91. The Seattle Times obituary of the collector and philanthropist noted that she “lived for art—and...
View ArticleMuse/News: Chiyo’s goodbye, the art of hom bows, and Earth’s mini moon
SAM News Last week, we announced that Chiyo Ishikawa, SAM’s Susan Brotman Deputy Director for Art and Curator of European Painting and Sculpture, will retire this summer after 30 years with the...
View ArticleMuse/News: Akomfrah lights up, Native artists lead, and a catchy tune
SAM News “More collage than straightforward narrative, more meditation than explanation.” Crosscut’s weekly “things to do” always has great suggestions; right now they’re recommending SAM’s two new...
View ArticleMuse/News: Remote art, O’Keeffe’s recipes, and staying safe
SAM News Following a series of progressive steps taken in recent weeks, SAM announced last Thursday that it has temporarily closed through the end of March, to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and...
View ArticleMuse/News: Drawing with O’Keeffe, walks and recipes, and a napping lioness
SAM News SAM’s temporary closure has been extended until further notice, in our effort to do all we can to safeguard the health and safety of the community. We hope you are enjoying Stay Home with...
View ArticleCommunity Questions: How Are You Staying Connected?
While SAM locations are closed, we are still working hard to center diverse voices in all that SAM does. The SAM Equity Team is sharing some of the ways that this is manifesting in the museum, in...
View ArticleMuse/News: Projecting hope, art world pets, and a Biscuit Klimt
SAM News This week, Stay Home with SAM takes you inside the Asian Art Museum’s new Asian Paintings Conservation Center and building (literally) for the community with SAM educator Rayna Mathis. The...
View ArticleThings To Do For Earth Day & Every Day
In the spirit of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day tomorrow––and our current stay-at-home situation––we’ve compiled a few resources and recommendations from members of SAM’s Green Team for April 22 as...
View ArticleTour the Olympic Sculpture Park’s Trees
As the weather shifts toward spring many of us are staying indoors but that doesn’t mean we have to miss out on the hopeful awakening of all the plant life around us. SAM ‘s facilities and landscape...
View ArticleMuse/News: A journey to Amerocco, book nerds, and environmental art
SAM News The Seattle Times’ Brendan Kiley reported on the huge financial impacts of the coronavirus on local arts organizations. He spoke with SAM director Amada Cruz. “Despite this, Cruz said SAM has...
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