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
Now Hiring
We're hiring! It's an exciting time to join the Kirkland Arts Center team. Despite an especially challenging year and a half for all, KAC continues to build community, curate exceptional contemporary art exhibitions, and offer top notch educational programming.
Announcing Executive Director, Ashlie Beach
Ashlie has been part of the Kirkland Arts Center team since 2017, most recently as Education Director. Over the course of her tenure, she led a wildly successful period of education programming, raising average enrollment from 400 students
Where We Stand – An Update
Where We Stand - An Update in April 2021 In June 2020, in response to the events surrounding George Floyd’s death and the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, we posted our statement of support and solidarity for anti-bias,
Health
Update July 27, 2021: Following the most recent guidance from King County issued July 26th, Kirkland Arts Center is requiring all staff, teaching artists, students, and gallery visitors to wear a mask while inside the Peter Kirk Building. This
Current Exhibitions
Past Exhibitions
Reflections Tour
We are excited to share the Reflections Virtual Tour & Musings with Curator Donna Lindeman Porter! Within these brick walls, creative sparks have been nurtured and sent out into
Thanks to our generous community partners
Our Mission
Kirkland Arts Center unleashes the power of art to ignite individual growth and self-expression, build community spirit, and cultivate cultural vibrancy.