Frye Art Museum

Description

Located in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood since 1952, the Frye is the city’s only free art museum. The Founding Collection of primarily late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century European art was gifted in perpetuity to the people of Seattle by prominent early-twentieth-century Seattle business leaders and art collectors Charles and Emma Frye. In addition, the Museum owns an extensive collection of artworks purchased or gifted to the Museum since its opening. Today, the Frye reflects Seattle's evolving identity through exhibitions, programs, and community engagement, showcasing local and global artists who are exploring the issues of our time as well as contemporary scholarship on historical subject matter. 

MISSION 

The Frye Art Museum is a living legacy of visionary patronage and civic responsibility, committed to artistic inquiry and a rich visitor experience. A catalyst for our engagement with contemporary art and artists is the Founding Collection of Charles and Emma Frye, access to which shall always be free. 

VISION  

Reflecting Seattle's evolving identity through exhibitions, programs, and community engagement, the Frye Art Museum showcases local and global artists who are exploring the issues of our time as well as contemporary scholarship on historical subject matter. By taking calculated risks, we uncover new voices, facilitate conversation, and provide a forum for relevant social dialogues. 

Goals

Help us hit our GiveBIG goals!

We're aiming for 100 donations to reach $10,000—every gift, big or small, fuels groundbreaking exhibitions, enriches lives through inspiring programs, supports artists, and keeps art accessible to all. Let's come together to ensure the Frye Art Museum continues to be a place of artistic discovery and growth for everyone—make your impact with a gift today! 

Recognition

MATCHING CHALLENGE!

NEW! The Frye's family of Volunteers and friends are offering a matching challenge of $1,500! Make a gift now and double your impact.

Help us meet this match! Your gift supports free access to art, uplifts artists, and makes possible extraordinary experiences for people throughout our community. 

Thank you for your belief in the power of art to enrich lives and build community. Your generosity helps us fulfill our unique mission.