Henry Art Gallery

Recognition

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Mission

The Henry Art Gallery’s mission is to engage all people in the transformative power of contemporary art and ideas. Our vision is a world where art leads everyone to discover new possibilities in themselves, others, and the world around them. 

About the Henry

The Henry is an artist-centered, community-engaged museum committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and access. Located on the University of Washington campus, the Henry is a cultural resource and training ground in visual arts for K-20 students, artists, and audiences of all ages. 

Our exhibitions and programs often present narratives that are often absent from public discourse and feature the work of artists who identify as women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+. We are committed to serving our community through collaborations, education, and engagement that foster interdisciplinary conversations about the art and ideas of our time.

Founded in 1927 as Washington’s first art museum on the conviction that art stimulates inquiry, fosters knowledge, and builds healthy communities, the Henry is the region’s first museum dedicated to contemporary art.