Meet Barbara Johns, the curator of the exhibit, Side by Side: Nihonmachi Scenes by Tokita, Nomura, and Fujii, on display in the George Tsutakawa Art Gallery. Barbara will make a special appearance in the gallery from 1:30-3:30PM on Sunday, January 5, 2025 to chat and answer questions.

Shop local at the Marketplace and meet the artist behind Shooley Art’s whimsical and warm illustrations!

Shop local at the Marketplace and meet the artist behind the corgi and Asian food-inspired art of Kela Designs!

On Tuesday, December 10, gather, eat, and learn about the Redlining Heritage Trail, a collection of urban walks that highlight historic and cultural sites within the redlined neighborhoods of Central Seattle. Speakers Doan Diane Hoang Dy, Stephanie Johnson-Toliver and Diane Sugimura, who served as advisors of the Redlining Heritage Trails, will share about their experiences with redlining and how it has impacted African American and Asian American communities. This event is free and open to the public.

Stop in to the Marketplace on Museum Store Sunday to meet the local Native Hawaiian jewelry maker behind Melted Porcelain!

[This event has been canceled, updated 7/26/2023] Local Vietnamese American artist Stephanie Mai will have a pop-up at the Marketplace with art prints, stationery, and stickers!

Punching Pandas will be at Marketplace, come browse local artist Nolen Lee’s haiku books art prints, and more!

Connect with small businesses and artists in our Community Hall and browse locally crafted and designed selections.