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This season, go HAM for the holidays! Kirkland Arts Center (KAC) is seeking artists and makers for the 2024 edition of the Holiday Art Market.
Applications for a spot in the Holiday Art Market are due Friday, October 4. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Applications must be submitted via the electronic form linked below. When completing this form, applicants will be asked to submit 5 high resolution images (in .jpeg or .png format) that clearly show the work in its entirety. Images may also be emailed to Jeremy Hurd-McKenney at jhurd@kirklandartscenter.org. Selected makers will be notified on Friday, October 11.
October 11-November 8, 2024
Opening reception Saturday, October 12 from 5-8 pm
KAC is offering a charcoal drawing workshop in concordance with its upcoming exhibition Art at the Intersection. Led by William Hooper, professor of Anatomy & Figure Drawing at DigiPen Institute of Technology, this class will focus on drawing the human head.
The workshop runs Saturday, October 19 from 11am – 2pm. Admission is free, but participation is limited to 10 adult (18+) students, FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Drawing materials will be provided. Previous experience with charcoal preferred, but not required.
Click here to register!
Kirkland Arts Center seeks engaged community members to serve on its board of directors. We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about the arts and arts education, connecting with Kirkland and the surrounding area, and the preservation of an historic Kirkland building.
Successful candidates will attend monthly meetings, participate on committees, and share their individual skills and abilities with the organization. Applications are being accepted now through October 18, 2024. Terms for new board members will begin in January 2025. To be considered, complete the Board Application form. For more information, contact governance-committee@
Members may start registering at 12 PM on Tuesday, May 7. Kirkland Arts Center uses an online class catalog system that automatically prohibits registrations prior to the opening times/dates. Attempts to register early will receive an error message. Try again on the time and day provided above.
Registration is available online or in-person.
On behalf of Kirkland Arts Center, thank you for attending our Avant Garden Auction & Garden Party. The sense of community and support at the event was truly energizing.
Thanks to you we raised over $169,000 and reinforced our commitment to our vision of KAC: Where Art Connects Us.
Mayor Kelli Curtis and Councilmember Amy Falcone from the City of Kirkland paid Kirkland Arts Center (KAC) a visit on March 14, 2024, at 2 pm. The tour was hosted by David Lynx, the Executive Director, Christopher Lye, the Board President, and Rob Kmiec, the Director of Education at KAC, highlighting the KAC’s educational and cultural contributions to the community.
On February 8th, 2024, Kirkland Arts Center (KAC) was thrilled to welcome David Lynx as our new Executive Director during a vibrant reception. This celebration also highlighted our latest exhibition,
Vision
Where Art Connects Us
Mission
Cultivating Quality Arts Experiences,
Connecting Communities, and Increasing
Creative Engagement.
Kirkland Arts Center
620 Market Street
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-7161
info@kirklandartscenter.org
501(c)3 Tax ID Number: 91-6059395
Gallery Hours
Tuesday-Friday 11 am – 4 pm*
Saturday 11 am – 2 pm*
Sunday-Monday Closed
*during exhibitions
KAC Administration Hours
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm