Play, create, and connect in the Brotman Forum every first, second, and third Saturday, 11 am–2 pm. This lively space is filled with hands-on art making, concerts, and moments of community—all inspired by SAM’s permanent collections and exhibitions.
Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a curious newcomer, or just looking for a place to recharge this weekend, you’re always welcome. Learn about art through interactive activities, meet new friends, or simply enjoy the atmosphere before exploring the galleries.
Programs in SAM’s entry gathering spaces are always free and open to everyone. Bring your curiosity and imagination, we’ll provide the rest.
noon–2 pm | SAM Performs: Mia HyeYeon Kim and Rosie Jeongwon Kim
Brotman Forum
Dr. Mia HyeYeon Kim is a Seattle-based pianist originally from Seoul, South Korea. She has won top prizes in the Frances Walton, Metropolitan International, and Texas State International Piano Competitions, among others. Recent highlights include performances of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue with the UW Wing Ensemble in Seattle and South Korea, and Chopin's Piano Concerto No.1 with the UW Symphony Orchestra. She has also been featured on Classical King FM 98.1. A passionate collaborator, Kim has also performed extensively with vocalists, instrumentalists, choirs, and opera companies. She currently serves as adjunct faculty at Wesleyan College and as a staff pianist at the University of Washington. She holds degrees from Yonsei University (BM), New England Conservatory (MM), Cincinnati Conservatory (AD), and the University of Washington (DMA), studying under Victor Rosenbaum, Soyeon Kate Lee, and Craig Sheppard.
Rosie Jeongwon Kim is a Korean-born violinist who made her debut at 13 with the Filharmonia Czestochowska in Poland. She studied with Nam-Yun Kim, Sunny Lee, and Kyung-Sun Lee, winning first prizes at the Nanpa Sungjung, Music Association of Korea, and CBS International Competitions. After moving to the US, she studied under Mark Kaplan at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music, earning the Artistic Excellence and Graduation Tuition Scholarships, and later completed the Advanced Music Studies Diploma at Carnegie Mellon University on a full scholarship with Andrés Cárdenes. A former member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, she performed alongside the Chicago Symphony and worked with conductors including Riccardo Muti and Jaap van Zweden. She has appeared at major festivals such as Texas Music Festival and Great Mountains. Now based in Seattle, Kim serves as Assistant Concertmaster of Symphony Tacoma and continues to perform and teach actively.