Sep 06 Saturday
Echoes of the Floating World features a striking collection of 18th, 19th and early 20th-century Japanese woodblock prints from the Tacoma Art Museum and others, displayed alongside works by contemporary Northwest artists. This exhibition honors the rich legacy of ukiyo-e while exploring its cultural impact on today’s artistic expressions.
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Monday CLOSEDTuesday CLOSEDWednesday 10 am – 5 pmThursday 10 am – 8 pmFriday 10 am – 5 pmSaturday 10 am – 5 pmSunday 10 am – 5 pm
We are protesting project 2025. TacomaRama marching band will join us for the next 4 years. We will meet each month on the Saturday closest to the 18th each month. Always 10am, always Reconciliation park. Feel loved and supported.
Mandela: The Official Exhibition explores the life of the world’s most famous freedom fighter and political leader. His epic journey is told in a series of experiential galleries, from his rural childhood home through years of turbulent struggle against the apartheid regime, to his eventual vindication and final years as South Africa’s first democratically elected president.
An immersive and interactive experience, the exhibition features previously unseen films, photos, and the display of historical artifacts and personal effects on loan from the Mandela family, museums, and archives worldwide. This unprecedented exhibition offers fresh insights into the people, places, and events that formed Nelson Mandela’s character and the challenges he faced.
MOHAI will also highlight Mandela’s 1999 visit to Seattle and present a look at Seattle’s role in the anti-apartheid movement, including the work of the Seattle Coalition Against Apartheid. Mandela recognized Seattle as one of the first U.S. cities to boycott South African goods.
The period from the 1870s to the 1900s, known as the Gilded Age, saw the rise of the railroad, textile industry, and production. It also saw a rise in migration to US cities, providing workers to fill low paying jobs producing many of the fashions of the era. This era marked a turning point in fashion as new technologies and changing cultural norms transformed the ways in which people dressed.
Explore this history and enjoy the rare chance to see clothing, notions, and artifacts of the period from the Washington State Historical Society collections.
Never Turn Back: Echoes of African American Music unveils the profound legacy of Gospel, Blues, Jazz, and Soul artists who shaped the soundscape of American culture and used their music as instruments of resistance, identity, and representation.
Gospel, Blues, Jazz, and Soul embody the profound influence of African American music on culture and history. From the spiritual foundations and transformative movements of Gospel hymns to the revolutionary improvisations of Jazz, the Blues’ Southern roots rising from the Mississippi Delta, and Soul’s powerful amplification of the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements, these genres have defined the unique sound and undying spirit of a nation that continues to echo through contemporary Black music today.
Earth / Sea8/1 - 9/14
Childhood's End Gallery presents "Earth / Sea", featuring new paintings by Jon Bradham, Chuck Gumpert, and Mary McCann; pastels by Deborah Henderson; raku pottery by Dave and Boni Deal; and metal and glass sculpture by Eileen Lagasse. Explore the gestural ever-changing landscapes through this vibrant group exhibition.Aug 1 - Sept 14th
Artist Reception, Friday 8/1/25 5-7PM
Free
Mon - Sat | 10-6Sun | 11-5
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360.943.3724
info@childhoods-end-gallery.com
We ae so excited to host our 20th Annual Walk Run Bike at Seward Park on Saturday, September 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bring your Bike, Walking or Running family and friends and enjoy a day in community featuring music, speakers, kid's zone (including face painting and a double-dutch competition), and a day of connecting with community and many resources available in our region.
This powerful community event brings together individuals and families impacted by Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), along with advocates, healthcare providers, and supporters from across the region. It’s a day of connection, celebration, and collective action toward better health outcomes for our community.
This is our main fundraiser of the year. This event is free to the public; there will be food, shirts, sweatshirts and other memorabilia for purchase.
Victory Verticals highlights the little-known story of the Steinway & Sons portable upright pianos that were specially built during World War II to endure any manner of shipping to the front lines and bring morale-boosting music to American troops on land and sea.
The exhibit features three of these Steinway G.I. pianos, known as “Victory Verticals,” fully restored and tuned. Read more about the history of Victory Verticals below.
Special programs and displays will highlight how the magic of music helped win the War, including regularly scheduled mini-concerts during the month-long run of the exhibit.
Drawing Jam is an annual community arts and makers festival hosted by Gage Academy of Art! The event is from 10am to 4pm and there is a $15 suggested donation.
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Maker Market – featuring handmade goods by local artisans Performer Sessions – live musicians performing throughout the entire event Small Works Art Exhibition – a curated selection of 100+ small artworks all under $250 Pop-Up Café – hosted by local food & drink shops Drop-In Artist Studios – sketch from live models with complimentary art suppliesFlash Tat Corner – custom flash tattoos by local tattoo artistArtist Demos – watch professional artists demo their painting and drawing muses Custom Tote Station – customize a complimentary mini canvas tote "Portrait 4 U" Photobooth – get sketched in under 4 minutes by a Gage artist Youth Activity Zone – face painting, mini canvas painting, and clay creature creations led by youth teaching artists
After more than two decades of visionary planning, community collaboration, and bold imagination, Waterfront Park is ready to welcome you.
On Saturday, September 6, Friends of Waterfront Park and the City of Seattle celebrate the opening of Waterfront Park with an all-day Grand Opening Celebration— a once-in-a-generation moment filled with music, movement, food, art, and joy. From Railroad Way South to Pier 62, and across the stunning new Overlook Walk, you’ll experience the energy of a city reconnected to its shoreline.
Celebrations include:
Ribbon cuttingLive music all day at Pier 62, Pier 58, and along the Park PromenadeTwo community parades between Pier 62 and Railroad Way SouthFamily-friendly fun, including hands-on activities and gamesImmersive art & storytellingYouth dance showcases and workshopsPop-up street performancesAccessibility Welcome Tour highlighting the accessible features, routes, and amenities of Waterfront ParkTasty bites and sips, featuring two beer and beverage gardens (21+)
