Join us for a celebration of the 2026 Naramore Art Show. The opening ceremony will take place immediately before Teen Night Out. Attendees aged 13ā19 are encouraged to stay for our exciting evening of music, dance, and creativity created by teens, for teens.
Find reflections on everyday moments of peace, explore abstract representations of community, and escape to never-before-seen places. The Naramore Art Show will be on view April 1-May 31, 2026, in SAM's Community Gallery, located on the first floor of the museum.
Since 1985, Seattle Public Schools has held the Naramore Art Show to share the artworks of its students and celebrate their achievements with the community. SAM is honored to display nearly 200 works of art by young artists from Seattle Public Schools on our walls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I enter the museum for the Naramore Ceremony?
Please enter the museum at the double doors on 2nd Ave and University St., across from Benaroya Hall and the Symphony light rail station.
Will food be provided, or should my teen eat beforehand?
A limited amount of cookies and sparkling water will be provided during the Naramore Ceremony on a first-come, first-served basis.
Iām attending the Naramore Ceremony, can I stay for the Teen Night Out?
Youth aged 13-19 can stay for Teen Night Out after the Naramore Ceremony. There is a smaller parent/guardian lounge area available during Teen Night Out, but adults will not be able to enter the event.
What should my teen bring?
Attendees do not need to bring anything to attend the Naramore Ceremony.
Do I need tickets to attend the Naramore Ceremony?
Tickets are not needed to attend the Naramore Ceremony. It is open to the public.
My teen has art in the Naramore Art Show. Should I take it with me when we leave?
No, the artwork will remain on view through June 1, 2025
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