Participant Open House
Winter Open House for current PwA participant artists co-hosted by Laurel Doody and Luann Bice
RSVP Online Here
Winter Open House for current PwA participant artists co-hosted by Laurel Doody and Luann Bice
RSVP Online Here
Opening Reception: Thursday, Jan. 23rd from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
MORE INFO COMING SOON
Amazon Meeting Center
2031 7th Ave. Seattle, WA, 98121
Support community leaders as they strut their stuff on the runway for Path with Art, and help keep Path with Art’s life-changing arts programs free, available, and accessible.
Path with Art’s annual fundraising gala, “Art for All Ball,” is a tour de fashion runway walk of fantastical designs and recycled couture created by PwA Participant Artists (program participants) and local designers.
Enjoy this incredible fashion show. dinner, dancing, DJs, an artful auction, a makers’ space, and loads of fun at our annual fundraiser, which according to past guests, “doesn’t feel like a fundraiser”.
This exhibition illuminates the resilience of the human spirit. In a world often filled with challenges, these Participant Artists have turned to creative expression to flourish and overcome adversity.
Art has a unique ability to heal and bring people together. It provides a space for individuals to reclaim their narratives and uncover new perspectives through creative exploration. Every piece, whether a painting, collage, mask, or writing, is a testament to these artists’ bravery, resilience, and talent.
As you walk through the exhibition, consider the courage it takes to share one’s innermost thoughts and feelings through art. Each work offers a glimpse into our shared human story and the strength needed to overcome challenges and flourish.
Join us in honoring the remarkable work of these Participant Artists. Their work is a potent reminder that creativity is not just an outlet, but a powerful remedy that can help us all navigate the complexities of life.
Join this free family-friendly workshop led by Path with Art as part of the Summer at SAM event series. You’ll use natural materials such as flowers, leaves, ferns, features, string, and other small objects to create your very own sun print on fabric to take home.
Opening Thursday, July 18, this exhibition illuminates the healing power of art and the resilience of the human spirit. In a world often filled with challenges, these Participant Artists have turned to creative expression to flourish and overcome adversity.
Art has a unique ability to heal and bring people together. It provides a space for individuals to reclaim their narratives and uncover new perspectives through creative exploration. Each piece, whether a painting, collage, mask, or writing, is a testament to the artists' bravery, resilience, and talent.
As you walk through the exhibition, consider the courage it takes to share one’s innermost thoughts and feelings through art. Each work offers a glimpse into the artist’s story and the strength it takes to flourish in the face of challenges.
Join us in honoring the remarkable work of these Participant Artists. Their work is a potent reminder that creativity is not just an outlet, but a tool that can help us all navigate the complexities of life.
Whether your art hangs on these walls, you are a supporter of this organization and these artists, or you just happen to find yourself here, you are welcomed to this community to experience the transformative and inspirational power of art.
View the virtual exhibition here.
Celebrate the summer solstice with us and experience the uplifting power of art at the Summer Voices performance showcase on Thursday, June 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cornish’s Raisbeck Auditorium RSVP here
Enjoy the evening with refreshments, community connection, and a variety of lively performances by Path with Art Participant Artists, including PwA Band & Choir, Veterans Choir, Lifting Your Spirit with Dance, Brazilian Drumming, and Scene Acting.
This event will also be live-streamed on our YouTube channel with captioning.
Path with Art fosters the restoration of individuals, groups, and society from the effects of trauma through arts engagement and community building.
The opening reception for the Pride at Path with Art exhibit will coincide with the Third Thursday Uptown Art Walk on Thursday, May 16, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Join us for our first ever Pride at Path with Art exhibition to celebrate the work of our LGBTQIA+ artists. In 2023, 30% of the Path with Art participant population identified as LGBTQIA+ and our new LGBTQIA+ Open Studio was started as a space for participants to create community through art. Featuring artwork made both by artists in the community and during our LGBTQIA+ Open Studio, this exhibition showcases what Pride, identity, community and queer joy means through art.
Pride month was established in response to the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan, and was a catalyst for the LGBTQIA+ rights movement.The community has made great strides in the fight for same-sex marriage and transgender rights, but still continues to face threats of losing their rights to this day. In a society that increasingly seeks to ostracize the LGBTQIA+ communities, we are striving to foster a strong community through art and the celebration of pride, identity, and the history of the movement that has brought us here today. This exhibition highlights the strength, love, and resiliency of the LGBTQIA+ communities through the empowering nature of art as a healing and community building medium.
The exhibition will remain in the gallery through June 28, 2024. View online here.
Thank you to these funders listed and our vast community of donors who all help support our work, believing that art can bring healing.
On Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave, Seattle, our CEO Holly Jacobson, will be speaking on a panel at 11:45 a.m. on the principles of trauma-informed art. This event is hosted by CoLab for Community & Behavioral Health Policy, part of the University of Washington School of Medicine.
Imagining New Futures is a two-day event. Day 1 is being led by a small group of youth artists and will bring together a private cohort of youth participants to create an immersive arts installation that will surround the activities of Day 2—which is open to the public. Register now!
Join us Tuesday, April 23rd from 2-4pm for a virtual gathering with fellow participants, staff, volunteers, and additional members of our community to hear about what is upcoming at Path with Art and give feedback to help us shape future programming.
RSVP online here
A zoom link will be emailed on April 22nd to those who RSVP
*Event image by Participant Artist: Bernie Hall
The opening reception for the Spring Visions exhibit will coincide with the Third Thursday Uptown Art Walk on Thursday, April 18 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Imagination to Expression explores the profound process of healing and self-expression through art. This exhibition provides a powerful platform for Path with Art’s Participant Artists to navigate self-awareness, inner expression, reflection, and personal growth through multidisciplinary artwork.
Weaving together memories of healing and portrayals of strength, courage, and creativity, Participant Artists immersed themselves in a journey using a wide range of artistic mediums, e.g., from photojournalism to sewing, painting to writing, and even publishing. This exhibition celebrates talent and creativity, offering a glimpse into the unique expressions and perceptions that unlock the imagination.
The exhibition will remain in the gallery through June 28, 2024. View online here.
Thank you to these funders listed and our vast community of donors who all help support our work, believing that art can bring healing.
Please join us for a dynamic performance by Path with Art teaching Artist Melany Bell and Trevor Taylor. Reception to precede performance. Come prepared for an audience engagement & interaction opportunity.
Tuesday, January 30 | 5-7 PM
5:00PM doors open & 6:00PM the performance begins
ArtHOME | 200 Mercer St, Seattle WA 98109
Limited Seating prioritized for Participant Artists at Path with Art
RSVP HERE!
About the Artists:
Melany Bell
Melany produces functional ritual work as art installations. Recently, rendering 2 in-production, Spoken Word productions. ’AWOKEN’ 2023 & ' UN-JEALOUSED' 2022. Both question the Infinite during the events leading to the George Floyd Massacres, addressing the polarizing issues of gender & race based violence, as well as the pain of becoming a human or nation that lives up to its advertising. These are also an expression of incubating Ancestral DNA that loudly affirms,"Take What You Have and Make What You Want", akin to ' ...Make Lemonade'. These installations collaborate creatively with Director, Dr. Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, Ritual Poetic Drama genre Creator, her protege Olisa Enrico MFA, & Ty Keenan music Producer, & Trevor Taylor Dancer/ Yogi, Spiritual Teacher.
2023 Awards:
SHUNPIKE, The Office of Arts & Culture, UAAC's, 4Culture, Path with Art, Langston Hughes, King County 'Racism is a Public Health Crisis', Black Owned Business Excellence, BECU, African-American Writers' Alliance, and Inspired Child
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1309395/
Trevor Taylor
A compassionate teacher committed to breaking barriers, Trevor's yoga journey began in college at Baylor University and evolved through an impactful mentorship & self-study. Now, with a profound blend of personal development and philosophy, Trevor aims to create a space where individuals from all backgrounds feel welcome and supported on their path to holistic well-being.
Social media
instagram: @justliketrevor | @sunsolesanctuary
An evening of celebration at Tagney Jones Hall (Seattle Opera) with Path with Art
Join us on Thursday, December 14th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM to enjoy a showcase of performances by Participant Artists from Path with Art.
This performance highlights the profound impact art has on individuals and communities in need of healing. Through the creative process, we can reclaim agency, foster empathy and understanding, and unite as human beings. Join us in elevating the creative voices of our Participant Artists. Witness the transformation that art, imagination, and community connection can bring.
Our programming is supported in part by these generous funders:
Friday, December 1 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Saturday, December 2 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Free to attend | No RSVP required | All ages
Information from the Gates Foundation website:
“Don’t miss the holiday-giving event of the season! At the Discovery Center’s annual Giving Marketplace, you can support a good cause while shopping for everyone on your list.
Find unique gifts from dozens of vendors with the proceeds supporting immigrants and refugees, women and girls, global health, education, the environment, and much more. Enjoy family-friendly holiday activities and performances, then discover ways to take action on issues you care about.”
Additional information about the event, including specific performance and activity times can be found here: GIVING MARKETPLACE
We look forward to supporting the premiere of The Path, a piece commissioned for & performed by the U.S. Army Soldiers’ Chorus, and our PwA Veterans Choir. Written by composer Damien Geter & lyricist Jerre Dye, this work was inspired by interviews with members of our PwA Veterans Cohort.
TAGNEY JONES HALL | THE OPERA CENTER
Free with RSVP required.
November 3rd at 4PM
Stay tuned for more details about this special performance.
Join us to celebrate the inspiring creativity of our community!
A Place of Belonging will feature artworks created in Path with Art programming during 2023 classes so far.
In a world filled with complexities and uncertainties, where divisions often overshadow unity, we present to you "Coming Back Together: A Place of Belonging." This exhibition is a reminder that, through art, we can find our place of belonging—a space where differences are celebrated, isolation is banished, and the power of collective creativity shines. Through classes, ambassador-led sessions, cohort-specific workshops, open studios and jam sessions, the ArtHome has become that place. These engagements are not just about acquiring skills but bringing people together in a beautifully unscripted way.
"Coming Back Together" is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It recognizes that art is often born from the depths of our collective trauma, an eloquent response that seeks strength not in our differences but in our shared experiences. It is a celebration of art's healing and restorative power, a testament to the human capacity to overcome adversity through creativity. At its core, art transcends the boundaries that too often divide us. As you explore the artworks and experiences in this exhibition, we hope you find your own sense of belonging within these walls and carry it with you as a beacon of connection in a world seeking unity and understanding.
The exhibition will remain in the gallery through March 29th, 2024.
Film Screening RSVP
Doors open at 5:30pm | Film Screening 6:00-7:30pm
This event is FREE and refreshments will be served.
Path with Art, in partnership with the Seattle Latino Film Festival and Seattle Opera, is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a showing of the documentary “The Muralists’ Beautiful Pain”. This film explores the stories of seven Chicanx mural artists from the Bay Area who face personal and cultural challenges as artists of color. The film’s director, Victor Aquino, will make introductions prior to the start of the film.
Prior to the documentary we will screen the 5 min short poetry film “Habana,” directed by the Venezuelan filmmaker Luiner Lugo, in collaboration with an international team of artists. The short film is based on Havana, a poem written by Jorge Enrique González Pacheco, a Cuban-American well-known poet and film industry professional.
SLFF includes international filmmakers, producers, and actors with the specific purpose of engaging the Seattle community with cross-cultural perspectives, and to create a forum to explore those perspectives, many of which are integral to the experience of "Latinidad."To learn more about the festival and to see the program visit slff.org
Please RSVP for the film screening here
Please join the Path with Art community as we celebrate participant artists receiving a Certificate of Achievement, awarded to those who have completed four or more classes at Path with Art! Certificate of Achievement holders are eligible to become Path with Art Ambassadors and peer leaders in the community. We will also be honoring our long-time participants who have been with us for 10 or more years. The in-person portion of this event will be held at Path with Art's ArtHOME (200 Mercer St) from 4:30-6pm. Snacks and beverages will be provided. We will also host a virtual space to view the Achievement Celebration for those who are unable to join us in person. A zoom link will be emailed to those who have indicated they would like to attend the virtual portion of the event.
4:30-5pm - Welcome + Music + Beverages (in person)
5-5:30pm - Achievement Celebration + Certificate Awarding with special performances (in person + virtual)
5:30-6pm - Food + Social (in person)
Please RSVP through this form here by Friday, September 25th.
We look forward to celebrating with you!Questions? Email jesslee@pathwithart.org.
Come by and check out Path with Art artists work on view (and for sale) at the Seattle Opera Open House! We have partnered with the Seattle Opera to present an exhibition of our ArtWORKS program artists just inside the main entrance of their building, at 363 Mercer Street.
This exhibit will be on view starting Sept 23 and will be up for six months, until the end of March.
Additional information from the Seattle Opera website
Head down to the Opera Center for our next FREE Open House. This is your opportunity to explore the great work that happens at the Opera Center!
At the Open House, you'll find:
Performances by Seattle Opera Resident Artists, and Teen Vocal Studio
Children’s activities like crafts, costume try-on, and activities with Seattle Children's Theatre
A peek into the Costume Shop with the Props department to learn more about these critical pieces of opera
An exhibit exploring the history of 60 years of Seattle Opera
A live feed of a rehearsal of Alcina, narrated by Dramaturg Jonathan Dean
A Q&A with the composer of X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X, Anthony Davis and General Director Christina Scheppelmann
A sing-along for our patrons
Tours of the Classical King FM studios
Displays from our partners Tasveer, Seattle Rep, and Path with Art
This is an open house and you can come anytime from 1:00–4:00 PM. Activities and performances will be ongoing! RSVPs in advance help us plan out the day but are not required!
RSVP for the event HERE
Uptown Arts & Culture Coalition, Shunpike & Path with Art present:
Tory Trujillo (she/her), Sound Scape Artist with Guest Mona Terry
Textile Installation by Zahyr Lauren (they/them)
Please join us for a magical, ambient musical experience, featuring five Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls, a Mayan Ocean Drum and Vocal Toning. Additionally, a guest harpist (Mona Terry) will join Tory Trujillo and a beautiful setting will be created through lighting and textile dressing.
Limited Seating prioritized for Participant Artists at Path with Art
5PM doors open & 5:30PM the concert begins
RSVP to the event HERE
About the Artists:
Tory Trujillo is a Mixed Blood, Two-Spirit, Facilitator of Healing as a Licensed Massage Therapist, Energy Worker, Professional Vocalist and Sound Healer. Her healing methods are rooted in her Mexican Indigenous heritage. Her modalities are informed by her ancestral lineage and enhanced through additional training. Her musical influences range from everything from Motown and Carole King to Mexican banda music and classic rock, with a heavy influence of gospel music. She brings all of this and more to her expressive vocal work whether singing harmony vocals for Holly Near, Laura Love, Nedra Johnson, Ruthie Foster or Jamie Anderson, singing her own healing compositions, or performing sacred music in a ceremonial setting with Aleah Long and EnFull Circle (currently performing as DreamSpinners) and Ubaka Hill. She’s played on large festival stages becoming a favorite support vocalist for many performers. She also offers private individual sound healing sessions. Her first solo album, Still Point ~Music for Healing was released in March of 2014. Mona Terry is a therapeutic harpist, composer, performer and teacher. Zahyr Lauren is a West-Coast based artist, former human rights investigator and former attorney.
Please contact Ari@pathwithart.org if you have any questions.
Path with Art is very grateful to have an ongoing partnership with Seattle Rep's Public Works. This year we collaborated on a two-quarter acting class in the winter and spring programs taught by Taryn Collis.
We are thrilled that several PwA participants were cast in a professional production of The Tempest by William Shakespeare! Come to support their incredible achievement and enjoy a modern take on this influential classic.
The following description was submitted by the event organizer:
The powerful Prospero, banished to a magical island by a conniving sibling, bewitches a storm to bring them back together for a final showdown—will it be revenge or reconciliation? Sprites abound, young lovers meet, and mischief is made as two very different worlds collide. With a cast of 60+ and featuring spectacular guest performances from local community groups, Seattle Rep’s Public Works community brings to life this musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s otherworldly adventure.
By William Shakespeare
Adaptation, Music & New Lyrics by Todd Almond
Conceived & Originally Directed by Lear deBessonet
Directed by Hattie Claire Andres
Choreographed by Trina Mills
Music Direction by Steven Tran
We will be representing our new ArtWORKS program at the SuperFine Art Fair this year, July 27-29 - come by and check out all kinds of emerging local artists’ work, support PwA Artists, and buy unique works of art that feel good to give (and to own!).
Superfine is described as the art fair that puts young professionals in touch with hundreds of cutting-edge works by the world's top emerging artists. So come by from July 27-29, 2023, at Block 41 in Belltown and check out this celebration of local artists.
Thursday, July 27 | 7-10pm (VIP preview)
Friday, July 28 | 4pm-9pm
Saturday, July 29 | 12pm-9pm
More about Superfine (from their website)
Uncommon Art Fairs. Iconic Locations. Superfine returns the Pacific Northwest in July of 2023.
Here’s what sets us apart from other fairs:
• In collaboration with the Seattle Art Fair, get more art experiences in one weekend.
• Two full floors of local and global artists, installations, and activations in a modern industrial space.
• Minutes away from Seattle tourist hotspots like Pike Place Market, the Seattle Space Needle, and everything in between.
• 70 artist booths
We are excited to open our doors during Bite of Seattle which is held right across the street at Settle Center from JULY 21–23 | FREE ENTRY which features 200 local vendors & 50+ musical guests.
Come by to enjoy this fun and tasty summer community celebration and make sure to stop by the ArtHOME to make some art and music in our open studio & jam session on July 21st from 1PM-7PM!
More about Bite of Seattle (from their website):
Savor the delicious culinary world of Seattle as you tour over 200 of the region’s finest restaurants and specialty food curators plus over 50 live music performances and so much more!
Voices of Belonging
An evening of celebration at the Seattle Central Library with Path with Art
Join us on July 14th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM to enjoy a showcase of performances by Participant Artists from Path with Art. There will be a lively variety of performances, including spoken word poetry, musical stories, podcasting, teh Veterans Choir (in collaboration with Seattle Opera) the PwA Band , and even some DJ-ing! All these forms of expression will be connected by the guiding theme of "belonging" and celebrate the power of art to heal, uplift and bring people together.
Thank you to our partner Seattle Public Library for hosting us.
>> Click here to RSVP <<
Event doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Programming begins at 6:00 p.m.
Event ends at 7:30 p.m.
Seattle Public Library can provide accommodations for people with disabilities at Library events. Please contact LEAP by July 7, 2023 to request accommodations and/or indicate accommodations requests via Path with Art’s RSVP form.
Join PwA and our dear partner org Entre Hermanos to march in solidarity and support of our vibrant LGTBQIA+ community on June 25th from 11-3. Afterwards Entre Hermanos will offer free HIV testing at the ArtHOME.
All the details are here: seattlepride.org
*Also, be sure to check out the pre-parade events that Entre Hermanos is putting on as well they look like a total blast! seattlelatinxpride.com
From Seattle Pride.org:
Achieving equal rights for LGBTQIA+ persons requires more than throwing parades and hosting picnics. (Although, let’s be honest: We’re fabulous at both.)
Seattle Pride coordinates advocacy and allyship efforts year-round to promote diversity and inclusivity—and to call our community to action.
Our Participant Artists are designing and building a PwA float for the Fremont Solstice Parade this year! Join us for the joyous community event.
About the parade
The 33rd Annual Fremont Solstice Parade, produced by the Fremont Arts Council, blasts off on Saturday June 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. The 2023 Fremont Solstice Parade kicks off at 3rd and Leary Way and continues along 36th Street, then takes a right on N. Evanston, looping back westbound on 35th Street to end right in the heart of the Fremont Fair! Come be dazzled as more than 60 community- based ensembles parade down the streets of Fremont with giant puppets, stilt walkers, floats, dancers, cyclists, and musicians in this kaleidoscope of joyous human expression.
Join the PwA Singers, Tango Band and the Veterans Choir (in collaboration with Seattle Opera) at this year’s Northwest Folklife Festival! Located in the Seattle Center this is a joyous community event that has so many fun arts performances to enjoy. Come by to support PwA Participant Artists performing on Monday, May 29!
PwA Tango Band performing from 11:30 - 12:15pm on the Fountain Lawn
PWA Veterans Choir performing from 3:45 - 4:45 at Mural Amphitheater
Also afterward, be sure to stop by our new ArtHOME at 200 Mercer st (right across the street)
We will be open to the public:
Friday, May 26th 1 - 3pm
Saturday, May 27th 1 - 3pm
Monday, May 29th 1 - 3pm
It will be your last chance to view the closing exhibition “From Isolation to Creation”, and support our Participant Artists by purchasing Limited Edition PwA Pearl Jam posters and other merchandise featuring the work of our artWORKS artists.
Northwest Folklife is an independent 501(c)(3) arts organization that celebrates the multigenerational arts, cultures, and traditions of a global Pacific Northwest. Since 1971, Northwest Folklife’s work has centered on preserving cultural arts, bridging connections to heritage and identity, and cultivating the ever-evolving traditions of the Pacific Northwest. Today, Northwest Folklife has grown alongside the greater community by collaborating with local cultural organizations and culture bearers to ensure communities have agency and voice in the representation of their communities.
Join us at the ArtHOME to hear from the world-renowned Isidore Quartet, graduates of The Julliard School and winners of the 14th Banff International String Quartet Competition for a free afternoon community concert at Path with Art. Hear works by Joseph Haydn, Billy Childs, and more.
In addition to this special 45-minute concert, you can also enjoy our current exhibition, "From Isolation to Creation" which features a special body of work made during the pandemic.
We have limited seating prioritized for PwA Participant Artists and those with accessibility needs - with additional standing room available!
Doors open at 5PM - The concert starts at 5:30PM
Please RSVP HERE
The pandemic was traumatic for everyone. PwA was with our Participant Artists during the entire process; we never closed our doors (690 PA’s in 2020 vs 890 in 2019), and ramped up our online programming providing venues and resources to overcome the trauma of a pandemic and restoration through arts engagement and community building. Participant Artists responded to the challenge to be engaged by creating pieces that talk about their experience during this challenging time.
This special body of work reflects both the difficulties and resilience we experienced over these last couple of years.
Join us to reflect and to celebrate new beginnings!
This show will run from April 14-May15th 2023, so if you cannot make it to the opening be sure to stop by during our open hours to check it out.
Join us for an intimate community concert at the ArtHOME with singer- song writer Amber Rubarth, an artist that is deeply connected to trauma recovery through music.
Doors open at 5:30pm with the concert from 6–7pm. Event is sold out.
We are honored to be featured in a new short film directed by Howard Shack that will air on the Seattle Channel’s Community Stories program on March 13th at 7PM.
Come celebrate our FLAG (Free Little Art Galleries) project that brought our participants’ artwork into public spaces around Seattle, allowing everyone to experience the power of creativity and self-expression. The FLAG micro-galleries were displayed in three outdoor locations and featured abstract paintings from the REST center, self-portraits from Entre Hermanos, and pinhole photography from Plymouth Housing residents.
Contact info@pathwithart.org or 206.650.0069 Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm to schedule an in-person visit
OR visit during our open gallery showing Friday, March 10, 3pm - 6pm