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ADULT PUBLIC PROGRAMS represent the Museum’s interest in providing compelling activities in conjunction with the permanent collection and special exhibitions at all three SAM locations. The activities are presented in tandem with various cultural conversations that address ideas and concerns relevant to artists, the visitor and art on view in the Museum.
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SAM CREATES
The SAM Creates workshop series provides a forum for artists to explain the philosophies underlying their work and for participants to delve into the artistic, practical or quirky processes at work in their daily lives.
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SAM FILMS
For more than thirty years, the Seattle Art Museum has been the site for some of the most innovative film programming in the country. In addition to the popular and long-running film noir series, SAM screens films that explore a diverse cross-section of artists and genres.
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SAM PERFORMS
SAM Performs features a wide range of styles, genres and disciplines. Performances are often accompanied by discussions among artistic collaborators. |
Art of Jazz
Every Second Thursday of the Month
Hear some of the best local and national jazz, plus sign up to win some fabulous prizes from KPLU.
Media sponsor: 88.5 KPLU
SAM WORD
Select Third Thursdays of the month Seattle’s finest poets share works related to the museum’s collection and world events.
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SAM REMIX
Select Fridays, Quarterly
Experience SAM Downtown bursting at the seams with art, performances, talks, dancing and more at this late-night creative explosion! Geared toward adults aged 18-35, this event provides a taste of all SAM’s programmatic activities.
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SAM TALKS
Bringing together some of the most compelling thinkers on a given cultural subject, SAM Talks is a timely and innovative forum addressing pressing issues in art and society. This series includes lectures by artists, critics, curators and scholars; First Friday lectures for seniors; and intimate salon discussions.
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SAM TOURS
Designed to help visitors make the most of their museum experience, these tours are insightful and engaging.
Tours are led by docents, community members, curators and other experts and occur daily at all three museums. |
My Favorite Things (DT, SAAM, OSP)
Led by compelling visual artists, dancers, curators, critics and more, these tours are always fresh interesting and highly opinionated. Special guests are invited to select their favorite works of art in SAM’s galleries for these engaging tours.
Tea Ceremony Presentation (DT)
Select Third Thursdays and Third Sundays of the Month
Experience chado, "the Way of Tea," in the superbly crafted teahouse on the Third Floor of SAM Downtown. Since the 16th century, chado has provided artistic inspiration and spiritual reflection. The time-honored living art brings a fresh paradigm for thoughtful and harmonious living.
A Walk in the Park (OSP)
Explore aspects of the Olympic Sculpture Park with local experts. These monthly walks are led by organizations that specialize in the environment, land management, art and architecture, natural and cultural history, or ecology and ecosystems of the Puget Sound area.
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