Seattle Art Fair's Tenth Edition Unites Local and Global Art Scenes
In July 2025, the Seattle Art Fair will mark its tenth anniversary, hosting 101 exhibitors—47 from the local area, 33 from across the nation, and 21 from around the globe—at the venue opposite Lumen Field. Established in 2015 by Paul Allen and co-produced by Art Market Productions, it has been recognized by local dealer Judith Rinehart as the leading art event in the Northwest, drawing 20,000 attendees. This year, Rinehart will present unique ceramic doughnuts created by Catherine McMillan. The fair will also run alongside the first Assembly Art Fair, curated by Sarah Traver and Carol Clifford. Notable features include Alex Anderson's solo exhibit, an installation from Studio Drift, and textile tours offered by the Northwest Quilt and Fiber Arts Museum, all contributing to Seattle's vibrant art community.
Key facts
- Seattle Art Fair celebrates its tenth edition in July 2025.
- 101 exhibitors: 47 local, 33 national, 21 global.
- Founded by Paul Allen in 2015; now co-produced by Art Market Productions (AMP).
- Judith Rinehart of J. Rinehart Gallery has participated since the first edition.
- Alex Anderson debuts solo booth with Superposition Gallery, series 'Material Realities'.
- Anderson moved back to Seattle after 11 years in Los Angeles.
- UBS and Art Basel sponsor a dinner for Anderson; Seattle Art Museum director hosts talk.
- Studio Drift debuts an artwork inspired by Seattle; Jeremy Deller hosts participatory drawing.
- Fiber art focus: tapestries by Lucy + Jorge Orta, textile tours by Northwest Quilt and Fiber Arts Museum.
- First edition of Assembly Art Fair, organized by Sarah Traver and Carol Clifford, runs concurrently.
- Seattle Arts Club formed; community partners table at fair entrance.
- Fair draws 20,000 visitors; considered the Northwest's premier art event.
Entities
Artists
- Paul Allen
- Vittoria Benzine
- Kelly Freeman
- Judith Rinehart
- Catherine McMillan
- Sarah Traver
- Carol Clifford
- Alex Anderson
- Storm Ascher
- Jeremy Deller
- Lucy + Jorge Orta
- Lele Barnett
- Doug Carmean
Institutions
- Seattle Art Fair
- Art Market Productions (AMP)
- San Francisco Art Fair
- Art on Paper
- Winston Wachter Fine Art
- J. Rinehart Gallery
- Superposition Gallery
- Untitled Art Fair Miami Beach
- Assembly Art Fair
- Traver Gallery
- Greg Kucera Gallery
- Seattle Art Museum
- Fry Museum
- Art Basel
- UBS
- Northwest Quilt and Fiber Arts Museum
- Jane Lombard Gallery
- Studio Drift
- Seattle Arts Club
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Locations
- Seattle
- United States
- Lumen Field
- Pioneer Square
- Seattle's Art District
- Washington State
- Pacific Northwest
- Los Angeles
- California
- Toronto
- Canada
- New York
- Miami
- North Adams
- Detroit
- Philadelphia
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- Salt Lake City