Call your friends and bring the family, admission is FREE to everyone at the Seattle Art Museum on the first Thursday of every month.
In addition to our regular hours, Seattle Art Museum will be open for Free First Thursday evenings from 5â8 pm to provide more opportunities to visit the galleries for free! Evening hours will feature extra activities like live music, drop-in art making, and in-gallery experiences for visitors.
11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 6 pm | Public Tour: Highlights from SAM’s Collection
These 60-minute tours meet at the top of the 3rd floor escalators.
5-8 pm | New Year Wellness Workshop with A Space Inside
Brotman Forum
Celebrate your growth and set intentions for the year ahead. A Space Inside is a transformative healing arts studio and event space that promotes a sense of community and shared experience within the Black, Indigenous, and POC community in Seattle.
5â8 pm | Jean Chaumont Groove Project
Brotman Forum
French-born guitarist and composer Jean Chaumont is recognized for his expressive and socially conscious jazz. He has performed with acclaimed artists at major festivals and venues across Europe and North America. This eveningâs performance will feature Steve Treseler (saxophones), Matt Jorgensen (drums), Dylan Hayes (organ), Dean Schmidt (bass), and Jean Chaumont (guitars).
5-8 pm | Drop-In Build-a-Beast Printmaking Workshop with Brian Lane
South Hall
Use pre-cut printing blocks to create your own creature inspired by the A Room for Animal Intelligence on the 4th floor. What story will your imaginary animal tell?
5:30â6:30 pm | SAM Gallery Artist Talk
SAM Gallery
Hear from the local artists featured in SAM Gallery's Depth of Field show.
Free First Thursday Evenings Presented by
