As a supportive community of art advocates, teachers, artists, craftspeople and students, KAC has enriched my life, allowing me to grow as a mentor, teacher, artist and friend.
At KAC, my son receives great instruction and exposure to many different mediums. His instructor is engaging and fun… he is so proud of what he creates!
The teachers at KAC are unparalleled in their aptitude, compassion, and creativity. They are some of the most capable educators I’ve ever encountered, instilling enthusiasm and passion in their students. More than just imbuing us with greater technical expertise, they build confidence and hone our individual artistic visions – helping us further develop strong and unique voices through our chosen media.
Kirkland Arts Center is the best kept secret of the Eastside…. I got a lot more than I expected. The teachers gave me enough structure to start a project and enough freedom to express myself in my own way…. KAC provides great teachers, a place to experience and learn about art, a place where artists can grow, and a place where the public can drop in to see art exhibits. KAC has it all.
What’s Happening
Seeking Gallery Assistant: Gain exhibition and curatorial skills
The Kirkland Art Center is currently accepting applications for a work study Gallery Assistant position in the KAC Gallery starting in late September. Applicants should be prepared to commit to work most Tuesdays from 11-6. General duties include greeting visitors, answering phones, and various
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Contemplari
Featuring the art of Amanda Salov and Kristin Schimik, Contemplari presents two bodies of work that seek out and value a shift in awareness and time. Embracing contemplation and deep listening, the artists work slowly and deliberately, ritualistically repeating forms to create a range of sculptural ceramic works that reveal...
Suspended Still Lifes
Painter Carolyn Peck Luark, on display at the Kirkland Public Library. View open hours. Featured Artist Carolyn Peck Luark, Painter More Information About Suspended Still Lifes About the Artist Washington artist Carolyn Peck Luark graduated with a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts at Central Washington University. From there she studied at...
Paradox
Painter Drie Chapek captures the emotion of human spirituality in large oil paintings, on display at the Kirkland Public Library. View open hours. Featured Artist Drie Chapek, Painter More Information About Paradox Artist’s Statement “My work is in abstracting the concept of religious art to such a distance that the specific...
Our Mission
Kirkland Arts Center promotes artistic mastery and community participation in the visual arts through innovative educational programming, contemporary exhibitions, and dynamic events while providing stewardship of the historic Peter Kirk Building.
