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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Judith Rinehart owns <a href="https://www.jrinehartgallery.com">J. Rinehart Gallery </a>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&hellip; maybe you just want to come in and take a look, see what's even out there, and find the thing you like.&rdquo; 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.&nbsp;
She believes so deeply in the richness of Seattle&rsquo;s arts and culture scenes that she helped create <a href="https://www.artandcultureweek.com/">Art + Culture Week</a>. It&rsquo;s a week full of art events and performance collaborations - mostly free, and mostly in locally owned art galleries like hers -&nbsp; from September 20-27.&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;re looking to spend some more time in local galleries, Judith and host Jeannie Yandel have some suggestions for events to check out.&nbsp;
Judith Rinehart's suggestions:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://pioneersquare.org/art-walks/">First Thursday Art Walk in Pioneer Square </a>- it's the oldest art walk in the country! You can learn more by listening to <a href="https://thankyou.kuow.org/stories/thursday-art-walking-101">our episode on how to art walk</a> with artist and Port of Seattle art administrator Tommy Gregory.</li>
<li>Art + Culture Week Kick-off Party, Friday September 19th 4:30-7:30 pm&nbsp; <a href="https://www.seattle.gov/arts/programs/arts-at-king-street-station">King Street Station</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://whimwhim.org/">Whim W'Him</a> Fall '25 Choreography Shindig, Saturday September 20th 8:00-11:00 pm</li>
<li><a href="https://theatres.seattlecentral.edu/erickson-theatre">Erickson Theatre</a></li>
<li>Campfire Tales with artist <a href="https://www.sheridanart.com/Artist.asp?ArtistID=27094&amp;Akey=VWLPV2G6">Chris Sheridan</a>, Tuesday September 23rd 6:00-8:00 pm&nbsp; <a href="https://www.jrinehartgallery.com">J. Rinehart Gallery</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li>Resonant Light, a collaboration by neon sculptor <a href="https://www.kfernkopf.com">Kelsey Fernkopf</a> and Baroque violinist <a href="https://www.teklacunningham.com">Tekla Cunningham, </a>Friday September 26 3:00-6:00 pm&nbsp; <a href="https://fosterwhite.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor7JFnqJewcMKmzM2cdpRehm0a6tdd-76AuYF8eaG1NU9OFmhSQ">Foster/White Gallery</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Jeannie's suggestions:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://walkdontrun-sea.org/">walk don't run 3k (free ticket required)</a>, Saturday September 20th 12:00-6:00 pm&nbsp; Pioneer Square to Belltown</li>
<li>Discounted tickets to <a href="https://www.seattleartmuseum.org">Seattle Art Museum</a>, <a href="https://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/seattle-asian-art-museum">Seattle Asian Art Museum</a>, and <a href="https://www.pnb.org/season/jewels/">George Balanchine's Jewels at Pacific Northwest Ballet</a> - see the <a href="https://www.artandcultureweek.com/calendar">Art + Culture Week calendar</a> for specific dates and times&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Other mentions in the episode:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.gregkucera.com/">Greg Kucera Gallery</a> <a href="https://www.hollyballardmartz.com/past-perfect-future-tense">Past Perfect Future Tense, Holly Ballard Martz&nbsp;</a> <a href="https://www.seattleopera.org/costumesale">Costume Sale At Seattle Opera, Saturday September 27th from 9:30 am-4:30 pm</a> 
It's KUOW's Fall Fundraising Drive! <a href="https://www.kuow.org/">Keep the future of public media strong with a monthly gift.&nbsp;</a>

Meet Me Here is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. In each episode, we’re fighting the freeze and meeting you around the region for art shows, concerts, author talks, geeky get-togethers, and more. There’s a lot to do in this region, so let’s make some plans and go experience it together.

HOSTS
Jeannie Yandel covers arts and culture events. Jeannie's goal is to get you out and about in the city's arts and culture scenes, especially stuff that's free or inexpensive or doesn't make your typical critic's list.
Katie Campbell covers Seattle’s literary scene, including visiting authors on tour, local writers, and maybe even cozy places to read in and around Seattle. Katie is your book club bestie, here to help you build community around reading.
Dyer Oxley covers pop culture and how it intersects with life in the Puget Sound region. We’re a geeky place, and Dyer will dig into the conversations and debates overheard at local comic-cons, movie theaters, and happy hours with your friends

Meet Me Here&nbsp;is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. In each episode, we&rsquo;re fighting the freeze and meeting you around the region for art shows, concerts, author talks, geeky get-togethers, and more. There&rsquo;s a lot to do in this region, so let&rsquo;s make some plans and go experience it together.
HOSTS
<ul>
<li>Jeannie Yandel covers arts and culture events. Jeannie's goal is to get you out and about in the city's arts and culture scenes, especially stuff that's free or inexpensive or doesn't make your typical critic's list.</li>
<li>Katie Campbell covers Seattle&rsquo;s literary scene, including visiting authors on tour, local writers, and maybe even cozy places to read in and around Seattle. Katie is your book club bestie, here to help you build community around reading.</li>
<li>Dyer Oxley covers pop culture and how it intersects with life in the Puget Sound region. We&rsquo;re a geeky place, and Dyer will dig into the conversations and debates overheard at local comic-cons, movie theaters, and happy hours with your friends</li>
</ul>

Meet Me Here is your podcast guide to the most exciting arts and culture events in Seattle. 

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