Judith Rinehart owns J. Rinehart Gallery in Pioneer Square. And she wants everyone in Seattle to know: art galleries are for all of us. "They are one of the few spaces anybody is allowed to come in", says Judith. "You can look at what's on the wall. You can like it or not. You can have an opinion about it or not… maybe you just want to come in and take a look, see what's even out there, and find the thing you like.” Also - Judith says some of the most innovative artists in the country are working here in Seattle, and the best place to see their current work is your local art gallery. 

She believes so deeply in the richness of Seattle’s arts and culture scenes that she helped create Art + Culture Week. It’s a week full of art events and performance collaborations - mostly free, and mostly in locally owned art galleries like hers -  from September 20-27. 

If you’re looking to spend some more time in local galleries, Judith and host Jeannie Yandel have some suggestions for events to check out. 

Judith Rinehart's suggestions: 

• First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square - it's the oldest art walk in the country! You can learn more by listening to our episode on how to art walk with artist and Port of Seattle art administrator Tommy Gregory.
• Art + Culture Week Kick-off Party, Friday September 19th 4:30-7:30 pm 
  King Street Station 
• Whim W'Him Fall '25 Choreography Shindig, Saturday September 20th 8:00-11:00 pm
• Erickson Theatre
• Campfire Tales with artist Chris Sheridan, Tuesday September 23rd 6:00-8:00 pm 
  J. Rinehart Gallery 
• Resonant Light, a collaboration by neon sculptor Kelsey Fernkopf and Baroque violinist Tekla Cunningham, Friday September 26 3:00-6:00 pm 
  Foster/White Gallery 

Jeannie's suggestions: 

• walk don't run 3k (free ticket required), Saturday September 20th 12:00-6:00 pm 
  Pioneer Square to Belltown
• Discounted tickets to Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Asian Art Museum, and George Balanchine's Jewels at Pacific Northwest Ballet - see the Art + Culture Week calendar for specific dates and times 

Other mentions in the episode: 
Greg Kucera Gallery
Past Perfect Future Tense, Holly Ballard Martz 
Costume Sale At Seattle Opera, Saturday September 27th from 9:30 am-4:30 pm

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