Spring Open House

Spring into art at the Henry! Join us for the Spring Open House, a day filled with vibrant activities, hands-on artmaking, and engaging programs that bring contemporary art and ideas to life. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or simply curious, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Explore & Create

• Scavenger Hunt: Discover hidden treasures as you journey through six dynamic exhibitions.
• Artmaking: Get creative with local artist and writer Mita Mahato in a hands-on workshop.
• Meet the Artist: Chat with Josh Faught about his new exhibition, , and the stories behind his work.

Celebrate the Collection

• Reopening of the Eleanor Henry Reed Collections Study Center: View unique objects from the Henry’s collection and watch live demonstrations from the Henry Collections team.

Warm Up & Unwind

• Sip on complimentary hot cocoa to start or wrap up your visit.

Bring your friends and family and experience the many ways art can inspire, surprise, and connect us all.

Admission: FREE. RSVP is highly encouraged.

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 [email protected].

Image Credits

UW Family Weekend 2024. Photo: Jonathan Vanderweit

A.K. Burns: What is Perverse is Liquid [Installation view, Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle. 2024]. UW Family Weekend. Photo: Jonathan Vanderweit, courtesy of the Henry.

Tala Madani: Be flat [Installation view, Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle. 2024]. UW Family Weekend. Photo: Jonathan Vanderweit, courtesy of the Henry.

Host or Publisher Henry Art Gallery