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Saturdays at SAM: Juneteenth

Sat Jun 20 2026

12–4 pm

Seattle Art Museum

Floral Coat Lining, 2022, Amoako Boafo, Ghanaian, born, 1984, oil and paper transfer on canvas, 70 7/8 x 59 in., Gift of Bob and Jane Clark, 2024.16, photo: Keith Nkeze.

Join us for a community celebration of Juneteenth through art, music, and good company!

Throughout the day the museum will come alive with DJ's, live performance, hands-on art making, and spaces to gather. 

Juneteenth marks a history of delayed freedom and it's ongoing story of Black resilience, creativity, and joy. This celebration is an invitation to honor the legacy of the past, present, and future. 

noon–4 pm

Free to Be: Legacy Starts with Me fabric collage workshop 
Through fabric and color, build a portrait that reflects who you are with collage artist, Möet McClain. This is a space to show up as you are, honor what you carry, and celebrate the legacy you’re creating.

Youth in Focus photobooth
Capture the moment with our community partner, Youth in Focus, Seattle's only photography-based youth development organization.

Tabling from our community partner organizations

Food and Beverages 
Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Shooby Catering and Bar Dojo.

1–3:15 pm | Sa Sa Ye Steel Performance
Courtesy of The Seattle Steel Pan Project, be captivated by the rhythms and sounds of the steel pan, an instrument originating in Trinidad & Tobago.

 

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Pop-up performances, outdoor concerts, and partnerships with diverse performing arts organizations add movement and music to your museum experience.

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