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Henry Art Gallery
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 11:00 AM — 4:00 PM

Spring Open House

Spring into art at the Henry with a day of creativity, conversation, and discovery! Get hands-on in a drop-in workshop with artist and poet Mita Mahato, experience the powerful voices of the Seattle Trans and Nonbinary Choral Ensemble (STANCE), hear artist Josh Faught discuss his new exhibition, and explore rarely seen objects in the newly reopened Eleanor Henry Reed Collection Study Center. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply curious, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Spring Open House Schedule

All-Day Activities: Hot Chocolate Station | Scavenger Hunt | Collection Study Center Open | Auditorium Quiet Zone

Drop-In Artmaking Workshop with Mita Mahato
Sessions: 11 AM–12:30 PM and 1:30–3 PM
Location: Education Studio

Choral Performances by Seattle Trans and Nonbinary Choral Ensemble (STANCE)
Sessions: 11:45 AM–12 PM and 1–1:15 PM
Location: Lower Level Galleries

Collections Presentation
Sessions: 12:30–1 PM and 3–3:30 PM
Location: Eleanor Henry Reed Collection Study Center (Mezzanine)

Gallery Talk with Josh Faught
Session: 2–3 PM

This event is free and open to all. Bring your friends and family!
ADMISSION

Free. RSVP is encouraged but not required.

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ACCESSIBILITY

The Henry strives to be a welcoming and accessible space for all visitors. Please visit henryart.org/visit/accessibility for detailed information on accessibility offerings at the Henry. For additional questions or needs, please contact Museum Services at 206.221.3850 or contact-museumservices@henryart.org.
 

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Overexposures: Photographs from the Henry Collection

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Body Language: Recent Acquisitions in the Henry Collection

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<p>Josh Faught (U.S., b. 1979). <em>Sanctuary</em> [detail]. 2017. Hand-woven, hand-dyed cotton, hemp, and gold lame with found and archival materials. Henry Art Gallery, Gift of William and Ruth True, originally commissioned in 2016 for Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle, WA, 2020.5. Image courtesy of the artist. </p>
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