The Kirkland Arts Center Gallery is a free, community-focused art gallery in Kirkland featuring contemporary exhibitions by emerging and established artists. Located in the historic Peter Kirk Building, the gallery creates opportunities to experience art, meet artists, and explore new ideas through exhibitions, opening receptions, artist talks, and special programs.
KAC presents exhibitions throughout the year featuring artists working across a wide range of media and perspectives. Our exhibitions support local and regional artists and curators while creating opportunities for the community to experience contemporary visual art.
The gallery is an important part of Kirkland Arts Center’s mission to connect people through the arts. In addition to presenting exhibitions, we invite artists and visitors to come together through receptions, conversations, demonstrations, and other programs. Whether you are an artist, collector, student, or simply curious about art, everyone is welcome.
Admission to the Kirkland Arts Center Gallery is always free. Visit us at 620 Market Street in Kirkland to experience our current exhibition and discover what’s coming next.
Gallery Hours
Tuesday–Friday: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sunday–Monday: Closed
The gallery manager is on-site for office hours on Tuesdays–Fridays 11-4 pm and Saturdays 11 am -2 pm, gallery@kirklandartscenter.org.
KAC also hosts exhibitions at the Kirkland Public Library. KAC is proud to partner with the Kirkland Library to bring local artists and exhibitions to the community. Friend of KAC Valerie Washington will be exhibiting abstracts in the library through mid-September. As her abstract work continues to evolve, it is time to move some work out of the studio, so this series has been priced to move! Contact Jeremy (jhurd@kirklandartscenter.org) for inquiries. Kirkland Public Library Exhibition Information and Pricing List
Continue below to explore our current exhibition and upcoming exhibition schedule.
Best in Show: Dogs
Featuring over 60 artists, BEST IN SHOW presents an array of dogs in forms painted, drawn, and sculpted, reminding us that man’s best friend is truly worthy of booped snoots and sweet treats.
September 18-October 9 (main & mezzanine) Best in Show: KAC’s First Annual Juried Art Show, mixed media
October 15-November 20 (main & mezzanine) Northwest Designer Craft Artists, wood and metalworks
November 23-December 21 Holiday Art Market
KIRKLAND ARTS CENTER 2027 EXHIBITION CALENDAR
Date | Gallery | Date | Mezzanine |
Jan 8-Feb 12 | Silvia Bajardi | Jan 15-Feb 19 | Jeremy Hurd-McKenney, guest curated by Andria Senini |
Feb 19-Mar 18 | Valerie Washington | Feb 26-Mar 25 | Laura Hoppenjans |
Mar 30-Apr 28 | Gary Rubin | Apr 6-May 6 | Lake WA Tech Applied Arts Senior Thesis III |
May 8-9 | Mother’s Day Sale | May 8-9 | Mother’s Day Sale |
May 14-Jun 17 | Shawn Parks | May 21-Jun 25 | Kimberly Chan |
July 2-Aug 5 | Ellen Hochberg Collective Project | July 2-Aug 5 | Ellen Hochberg Collective Individual Artists |
Aug 20-Sep 23 | Best in Show II: Cats | Aug 27-Sep 30 | UW Photo Club |
Oct 8-Nov 12 | Chaim Bezalel/Yonneh Levy | Oct 8-Nov 12 | Chaim Bezalel/Yonneh Levy |
Nov 19-Dec 19 | Holiday Art Market | Nov 19-Dec 19 | Holiday Art Market |
Gallery Free & Open to the Public
Regular Gallery Hours
Tuesday-Friday 11 am-4 pm
Saturday 11 am-2 pm