Public Events

March to the Center of the Earth: Community Night Out May 5, 2011 5:30–9 pm Entire Building

Create it, and parade it! Get your masquerade on during this special evening celebration. Bring a crafty costume or come early to SAM and create your own wearable art in the Chase Open Studio.

Community Night Out kicks off with a 5:30 pm procession that starts at Hammering Man at SAM Downtown, winds down 1st Avenue and returns to the museum for a night of free live performances, drop-in art making, tours and an onsite Soundsuit performance. Food trucks and a cash bar will provide snacks & refreshments. Bring your students, friends, parents, kids, neighbors, fellow artists and crafters—there will be something there for everyone!

Event Highlights Include:

5:30 pm: Parade it! Procession leaves from Hammering Man at 1st Avenue and University Street. Follow the flags down 1st Avenue.

6 pm: Seattle Public Schools Naramore 2011 Middle and High School Art Show Reception

7 pm: Tour of Nick Cave: Meet Me at the Center of the Earth.

8 pm: Special on-site Soundsuit performance featuring Spectrum Dance Theater.

All Night Long: All ages art-making activities, music by DJ Riz, live performances, photo booth sponsored by Youth in Focus, in-gallery activities, face painting and more!