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Naramore Ceremony

Fri May 9 2025

6–7 pm

Seattle Art Museum

South Hall

Photo: Alborz Kamalizad

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.

Visitors can 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 open from April 2-June 1, 2025 in SAM's Community Gallery, located on the first floor of the museum.

SAM will hold a celebration of the 2025 Naramore Art Show on May 9, 2025 from 6–7 pm in South Hall. This will take place immediately before Teen Night Out, with attendees aged 13–19 being encouraged to stay for our exciting evening program of music, dance, and creativity created by teens, for teens.

Tickets
Free

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.

I’m attending the Naramore Ceremony, can I stay for the Teen Night Out?
Youth aged 13-19 years will be able to 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

Related program

Community Galleries

SAM’s Community Galleries are free public spaces dedicated to showcasing the visual art of youth (K–12), and community groups that use the arts to amplify their voices, perspectives, identities, and explore connections to other exhibitions represented at SAM.

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