Access Art
Inspiring Artists, Diversifying Audiences
Our Access Art program facilitates opportunities for participants to attend (in-person and virtual) first rate performances, exhibitions, guided tours, and lectures, all at no cost. By collaborating with our Arts Partners, Access Art exposes Path with Art participants to the creative pulse of Seattle, providing access to local arts and cultural experiences and fostering a sense of active participation in the greater community. Access Art also benefits local cultural institutions by broadening and diversifying their audience base.
What can I take this term?
Participants can enroll in each of the following for the Spring Program:
- Path with Art Singers or Veterans Choir, and
- Your choice of another 8-week class,
- Found Fashion class(es),
- One Friday Workshop,
- Art Kit (prioritized for new or online-only participants),
- Open Studio,
- Jam Sessions, and
- Access Art (check back for Access Art signup)
All programming is free and all applicable materials are included. Classes are either virtual or in-person.
Who can join our programs?
To participate in Path with Art programs, you must fulfill the following criteria:
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Earn no more than $36,272 annual income (Veterans are exempt from this requirement).
- Be affiliated with one or more of our partner organizations.
- Provide the name of your case/housing manager at this organization.
- Agree to Path with Art policies for respectful and kind behavior and be considerate and willing to work with others in a safe, fun environment.
If you have any questions about the above items, please contact our program team at program@pathwithart.org or 206-601-7112.
How do I sign up?
You can sign up online! View the step-by-step tutorial video for more information about how to sign up. Questions or need assistance signing up? We are always happy to register you over the phone. Call or text: 206.601.7112 or email: program@pathwithart.org
We all have access needs in order to fully engage in learning and will do our best to provide you with what you need to succeed in classes and workshops.
If you require any classroom accommodation –– whether it’s related to a disability or simply something that will make your experience easier –– please let us know.
Classroom accommodation requests can be made through the registration form, and throughout the quarter by emailing program@pathwithart.org or calling 206-601-7112
Some Common Requests
- ASL interpretation, captioning, audio amplification
- Large font materials, summary emails, class recordings (online-only)
- Use of the fridge for storage of personal snacks
- Clear face masks (in-person only)
- Sensory sensitive spaces.
University of Washington’s Center for Accessible Design & Innovative Inclusion audited our artHOME for opportunities to increase accessibility. Our artHOME meets the minimum requirements for ADA compliance and we regularly take advantage of opportunities to go above the minimum compliance. Service animals are always welcome.
Mobility
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Push button door access for main entrance located at 200 Mercer Street
- Push button door access for ADA restroom, to enter studios, and music room
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Ramp entrance
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Interior lift for access to second level
Vision
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Staff available to share, describe, and answer questions
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Large print, high contrast handouts of exhibit text
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Hand-held magnifiers available
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Clear face masks available upon request
Hearing
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Assisted listening devices available for class instruction or events using microphones
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ASL interpreters upon request
Language
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Primary exhibit text available in English
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Spanish-speaking interpretive staff (subject to availability)
Restrooms
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Single-stall, all-gender restrooms available
Fall Access Art sign up is open Oct 21–28. Placements will be emailed by October 30.
Participants will be placed in one of the below Access Art opportunities. Please indicate your top three choices on the sign up form in the event your first-choice has more interest than available tickets. Priority for all Access Art events is based on prior attendance records, past wait-lists, and not based on when you register within the registration period.
If you have any questions or need help signing up, please email program@pathwithart.org or call or text 206-601-7112.
Free access to arts and culture events is generously supported by 4Culture.
Seattle Aquarium – General Admission (two tickets)
Ticket is valid anytime the aquarium is open
Seattle Aquarium
1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59
Seattle, WA 98101
General Admission Ticket valid anytime the aquarium is open. Access Art participants may receive up to two tickets.
Located on Seattle’s scenic waterfront at Pier 59 and Pier 60, the Seattle Aquarium is a nonprofit conservation leader with the mission: Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment. Established in May 1977 and managed since 2010 by the Seattle Aquarium Society, it consistently ranks among the top aquariums in the U.S., welcoming millions of visitors and educating over two million schoolchildren about the Salish Sea and global oceans. Its award-winning exhibits include Window on Washington Waters, Life on the Edge tidepools, the immersive Underwater Dome, thriving marine mammals, and the newly unveiled Ocean Pavilion, featuring tropical reef species in a LEED-gold–certified sustainable building that opened in August 2024. As an AZA-accredited institution and steward of Puget Sound’s natural heritage, the aquarium leads vital conservation research, educational outreach, and efforts such as species restoration and ocean policy advocacy.
Seattle Art Museum – General Admission (up to six people)
Ticket is valid anytime the Seattle Art Museum is open
Seattle Art Museum
1300 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
General Admission Ticket valid anytime the SAM is open. Ticket allows entry for up to 6 people.
The Seattle Art Museum (SAM) offers a vibrant mix of global and contemporary art across its locations. Current highlights include Following Space: Thaddeus Mosley & Alexander Calder, exploring sculptural movement, and Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei, a powerful retrospective on art and resistance. Other notable exhibits include Bethany Collins: At Sea, examining identity through language, and Diego Cibelli’s porcelain-inspired installation. At the Seattle Asian Art Museum, Suchitra Mattai presents textile works rooted in Indo-Caribbean heritage. SAM continues to celebrate diverse voices and cultural storytelling through innovative exhibitions.
Woodland Park Zoo – General Admission (two tickets)
Ticket is valid anytime the Zoo is open
Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98103
General Admission Ticket valid anytime the Zoo is open. Access Art participants may receive up to two tickets.
Founded in 1899, Woodland Park Zoo is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving wildlife and inspiring people to make conservation a priority in their everyday lives. Welcoming over one million visitors each year, the zoo connects people of all ages with the wonders of the natural world through immersive exhibits, wildlife recovery programs, and hands-on educational experiences. Beyond protecting animals, Woodland Park Zoo is deeply committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming space for all visitors while honoring the ongoing indigenous stewardship of the land.
- Permitted Supplies: Dry mediums like sketchbooks, pencils, colored pencils, pastels, and pens are ideal and completely fine. Small, low-mess watercolor kits or markers are typically fine as well.
- Items to Avoid: Large easels, folding stools, or big setups that block pathways or pedestrian flow. Anything with loose paints, solvents, or hazardous chemicals that could spill or endanger animals/visitors is prohibited.
- Rules & Courtesy: Stay on public pathways, refrain from leaning over or setting art tools on exhibit barriers/glass, and ensure all trash or pencil shavings are completely packed out.
Pacific Northwest Ballet – The Nutcracker
Date and Time TBD
Pacific Northwest Ballet / McCaw Hall
321 Mercer St
Seattle, WA 98109
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® returns to brighten your holidays! Experience the sparkle, dancing, music, and magic that only The Nutcracker can bring. We’ll be decking the halls (McCaw Hall, that is) and putting on the greatest show in town, all you need are your tickets. Gather your friends and family for the Northwest’s favorite holiday tradition, a treat you’ll savor all season long.
Accessibility information: Fully accessible seating and companion seating available; parking and entry instructions listed on venue site.
Seattle Symphony – Elf in Concert
Wednesday, December 9 at 7:30 pm
Benaroya Hall
200 University St
Seattle, WA 98101
Buddy the elf travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. Now experience this holiday adventure with a live symphony orchestra: Elf in Concert!
Accessibility information: Wheelchair-accessible seating for every performance, including barrier-free access in the Rear Orchestra section, along with accommodations for guests with mobility needs. The page also outlines accessibility services such as assistive listening devices, accessible parking and entrances, elevators, and support for service animals and patrons requiring additional assistance.
On The Boards – David Roussève/REALITY Becoming Daddy AF
Thursday, December 10 at 7:30 pm
OtB Merrill Wright Theatre
100 W Roy
Seattle, WA 98119
Celebrated dance-theater artist David Roussève’s Becoming Daddy AF is the unforgettable self-portrait of a life lived in motion, told through a vibrant collage of evocative archival imagery, propulsive sound and powerfully embodied storytelling. As it traces the lineages of ancestry and artistry that his body holds, Becoming Daddy AF invokes the joy, humor, messiness and beauty of lives forged in survival—and conjures an unflinching tribute to the transformational power of love and those who bravely, relentlessly seek it.
*Limited Masked Section seating is available for all nights. This section features required masking, HEPA filtered barriers, and Far UV which is now theater-wide!
Friday’s performance will be followed by a talkback with the artist.
Accessibility information: The venue offers an ADA entrance, wheelchair seating and restrooms, expanded accessible and COVID Safe(r) seating options with enhanced ventilation, sensory notes, optional masking, refund flexibility for illness, and ASL interpretation with advance notice to support equitable and safe access for all audience members
5th Ave Theatre – Wizard of Oz
Friday, December 18 at 7:30 pm
5th Ave Theatre
1308 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
There’s no place like home—especially during the holidays.
Ruby slippers. Flying monkeys. Emerald City dreams. The 5th Avenue Theatre invites you to follow the Yellow Brick Road back to The Wizard of Oz, the original story that has filled generations with wonder and imagination. You’ll be awed at every twist and turn of Dorothy’s journey with unforgettable music, jaw-dropping theatrical magic, as we take you over the rainbow to the Merry Old Land of Oz!
Based on the beloved novel and classic film, this timeless musical bursts with warmth and heart. Celebrate the holidays at The 5th with a joyful reminder of the power of home.
Accessibility information: Physical accessibility features include wheelchair seating, swing-arm seats, chairs with and without arms, elevator access inside the venue, and nearby wheelchair-accessible parking. For show-specific services, the theater provides American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, Open Captioning, Audio Description, and Sensory Inclusive performances, as well as interactive lobby tactile displays for select shows. Additionally, general amenities available at all performances include assistive listening devices, tactile scripts and book lights, Braille and large-print programs, sensory guides, and complimentary tickets for personal care attendants.
Chihuly Garden and Glass (two tickets)
Ticket is valid anytime the Chihuly is open
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98109
General Admission Ticket valid anytime the Chihuly is open. Access Art participants may receive up to two tickets.
Chihuly Garden and Glass is a vibrant exhibition space in Seattle Center dedicated to the work of renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. Opened in 2012, the museum showcases a stunning collection of large-scale glass sculptures, immersive galleries, and a breathtaking Glasshouse featuring a 100-foot-long suspended installation in a rich palette of reds, oranges, and yellows. The experience unfolds across indoor galleries highlighting Chihuly’s iconic series—such as his delicate Seaforms and dramatic Chandeliers—before leading visitors into an outdoor garden where monumental glass works are integrated with lush Pacific Northwest plantings. The interplay of color, light, and natural surroundings creates a dynamic environment that changes with the seasons and time of day. Located next to the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass is one of Seattle’s most visually striking cultural attractions, offering an immersive exploration of contemporary glass art.