Arts & Culture

We offer performances, exhibits, movie screenings and more—all year long. Enjoy free performances, cultural celebrations, history talks and more.

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Artwork by Kimisha Turner

Artists

We frequently work with local artists to produce illustrations for program materials or murals in our buildings. We prioritize equity and inclusion in selecting artists to work with.

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Arts Programs

We offer performances, exhibits, movie screenings and more—all year long.

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Bullitt Lecture in American History

The A. Scott Bullitt Lecture in American History features presentations by presidential historians, popular historians, public intellectuals and professors of American History.

Print from Black Activism in Print exhibit

Exhibits

See what’s on display now at our Level 8 Gallery at the Central Library.

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Museum Pass

Use your Library card to get free admission to participating Seattle museums.

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Special Collections

Our Special Collections celebrate Seattle’s history and place in the Pacific Northwest.

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Theater & Opera Resources

We create reading and resource guides as well as podcasts to enhance your local theater experience.

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