We're pleased to announce that KAC is a recipient $25,000 from The Bradley Family Foundation in support of our youth education programs - notably Make Your Mark! Thank you, TBFF for your dedication to youth in our community and for partnering with KAC to unleash the power of art!

This week is your last chance to submit to our juried exhibition: Fractured. Submit by April 28th to be considered. buff.ly/2W64S8E

Announcing the Kirkland Arts Center Open House 2019! Join us May 10 - 12 for a fun weekend celebrating our community. There will be ongoing art demonstrations, fun activities for kids, costumed figure drawing session, Iron Potter competition, and more. buff.ly/2UIgTPZ

Our very own teaching artist, Nikki Barber, will be at SAM Remix tomorrow for a night of music, art making, and performances! For ticketing and more information, visit: remix.site.seattleartmuseum.org

Happy Labor Day Weekend! Our offices will be closed Friday (8/30) & Monday (9/2). Please note the Gallery is open by appointment on Saturdays throughout the summer. Contact [email protected] to make an appointment! Enjoy your long weekend!

ARTbeat - our annual auction & gala - tickets are on sale now! The future waits for no one; prices increase this weekend! Get yours today: buff.ly/34ku3Ji

KAC student Lois Harbaugh's work is being featured at Kittredge Gallery, Univ. of Puget Sound! The show opens TODAY, and tomorrow there will be an opening reception and artist talk at 5 pm. Congratulations, Lois!

Looking for a great art experience next weekend? Consider Paint Out Winslow, a plein air festival, competition and sale on Bainbridge Island.

KAC Teaching Artists Carol Gouthro and Don Fels are exhibiting at Gallery IMA! Opening reception tonight!

ARTbeat is our annual gala and auction. It's an evening of art, community, bidding, cocktails, and enthusiastic support for Kirkland Arts Center! Get your tickets for this year's event today before prices increase on the 7th! buff.ly/2ZwK8wF

KAC Teaching Artist Karen Klee-Atlin is exhibiting at Shift Gallery in Seattle. Join her for the opening reception tonight or an artist talk on September 14th at 2 pm. Congratulations, Karen! buff.ly/2Lwhbqz

Attention Curators & Aspiring Curators: ArtsWA just announced an open call for their Curator Roster! Learn more & apply: buff.ly/2MSHVET

Mark your calendar! Students and teaching artists will be selling their work September 14 & 15 10 am - 5 pm. 10% of proceeds go to support KAC, a non-profit organization driven by community, art, and you! buff.ly/2ZBavRS

Want to improve your photography skills and express your creativity in a new way? This workshop is for you! Storytelling with Photography - a workshop in partnership with Youth in Focus next Saturday! buff.ly/2ZQwTSD

It's National Arts in Education Week! We believe lives are transformed through arts access. How has your life been changed #BecauseofArtsEd?

Couldn't have said it better ourselves: "Home is where the art is." 🎨

Alums Amanda Sweet & Miha Sarani have work in the juried exhibition "Threshold" Kirkland Arts Center; reception on Friday (1/10) & on view through February 15 ow.ly/CBQa50xMS6N Image: "A History of Land" by Amanda Sweet

"Newnan, Georgia decided to use art to help the community celebrate diversity and embrace change. Not everyone was ready for what they saw." nytimes.com/2020/01/19/us/…

We're hiring a Development Assistant & Board Liaison! #nonprofitjobs #artsjobs kirklandartscenter.org/hiring-develop…

You all come together to create a community that leaves us in awe each day. We sincerely hope that the depth of our care for each of you, this community as a whole, and the weight with which we make this decision comes through. Please go to KirklandArtsCenter.org/Health for updates.