Kirkland Arts Center

Kirkland Arts Center Innovative visual arts educational programming, contemporary exhibitions, and dynamic events
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Kirkland Arts Center (KAC) has been building a vibrant community through art for over 50 years. KAC promotes artistic mastery and community participation in the visual arts through innovative educational programming, free contemporary exhibitions and dynamic events while providing stewardship of the iconic 125 year old Peter Kirk Building. KAC is also a resource for local artists, and offers diverse studio & gallery rental opportunities to the public.

Make this a summer filled with creativity, friendship, and hands-on fun at Kirkland Arts Center Creative Arts Summer Cam...
05/28/2026

Make this a summer filled with creativity, friendship, and hands-on fun at Kirkland Arts Center Creative Arts Summer Camps!

Young artists will explore drawing, painting, ceramics, mixed media, and more while building confidence, making friends, and creating exciting projects in a supportive studio environment. With smaller camp sizes, students receive more individualized attention from teaching artists and more opportunity to experiment, explore, and grow creatively.
Whether your child loves to paint, sculpt, invent, or imagine, KAC Summer Camps offer an engaging and welcoming space to create, connect, and make lasting summer memories.

🌎Epic Adventures 6/29-7/3
🛸Outer Space & Alien Worlds 7/6-7/10
📐Inventors & Makers- 7/20-7/24
✍Storytelling & Comics- 8/17-8/21

Enroll Today!
https://canvas.kirklandartscenter.org/classes?semester=Summer+2026&instructor=Sara+Brogdon



Teach Art. Inspire Beginners. Join Kirkland Arts Center!Kirkland Arts Center is looking for passionate artists to teach ...
05/26/2026

Teach Art. Inspire Beginners. Join Kirkland Arts Center!

Kirkland Arts Center is looking for passionate artists to teach beginner teen/adult classes in:
Watercolor | Pastel | Colored Pencil | Figure Drawing

Why You’ll Love This:
Flexible scheduling & creative freedom
Supportive, community-centered environment

We’re Looking For:
Skilled artists who enjoy mentoring beginners
Encouraging, process-focused teaching style
Prior teaching experience is a plus, not required

Help new artists build confidence, explore creativity, and have fun with art!
Apply now: https://kirklandartscenter.org/employment/

What’s Happening this week at KAC?Yesterday, Mitch's class completed their 8 week Intro & Continuing Encaustics course. ...
05/21/2026

What’s Happening this week at KAC?

Yesterday, Mitch's class completed their 8 week Intro & Continuing Encaustics course. Check out some of their pieces and get a look behind-the-scenes at the process!

Interested? There is one more chance to dive into Encaustics before Mitch takes the summer off-
Introduction to Encaustics
https://canvas.kirklandartscenter.org/classes/974
Monday and Wednesday, June 8 - 10, 2026 (2 sessions)
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Skylight Studio

Over in Kameh’s Classical Drawing Fundamentals class you can see students refining detail and shadow as they wrap up their Spring course. Kameh is away for the summer- but look forward to more classes from her this fall!

Is your art featured is this post? Comment below so we can tag you!


Introducing two of our New Summer Workshop Instructors, and .clay !!Moira Burkhart is an art educator living in Seattle...
05/18/2026

Introducing two of our New Summer Workshop Instructors, and .clay !!

Moira Burkhart is an art educator living in Seattle, WA. They hold a degree from UW in Interdisciplinary Visual Art and a Master’s in Teaching from Seattle U with a focus on Secondary Art education. She is a founding member of Collage, an art collective focused on mutual support and creating accessible art.

Take Intro to Gelli Plate Printmaking with Moira!
Sunday, August 30
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Lara was awarded a Bachelor's of Art from the University of Washington as well as a Post Baccalaureate Certificate from the Pacific Northwest College of Art where she studied primarily ceramic sculpture.

Take Whimsical Wall-Mounted Animal Heads with Lara!
Saturdays, August 1 - 29 (5 sessions)
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Learn something new this summer as we welcome them to the KAC community!


It's not too late to join the Art Adventure!🌞Join local artist and educator Sara Brogdon in a summer of exploration in c...
05/11/2026

It's not too late to join the Art Adventure!🌞

Join local artist and educator Sara Brogdon in a summer of exploration in clay, painting, drawing, and mixed media. Throughout the day students will also engage in movement activities and have opportunities to connect and make new friends.

Summer Camps run June 29th- August 28th with a new theme each week.

Enroll Today!
https://canvas.kirklandartscenter.org/classes?instructor=Sara+Brogdon





Kids Clay Classes are coming to KAC!The Clay Exploration Workshop (ages 6-12) is designed to spark creativity and build ...
05/08/2026

Kids Clay Classes are coming to KAC!

The Clay Exploration Workshop (ages 6-12) is designed to spark creativity and build confidence in young artists. In this engaging session, students explore both pottery wheel basics and simple handbuilding techniques, giving everyone a chance to succeed while discovering what they enjoy most.

Dynamic Duo Workshop (ages 6-12, plus adult) is a fun, hands-on class designed for children and their parent or guardian to create side by side. This shared experience encourages creativity, connection, and confidence as families explore the art of working with clay together.

These low commitment, low stress, two-session Saturday workshops make the perfect environment for discovery. Sign up today!

https://canvas.kirklandartscenter.org/classes?category=Youth





05/06/2026

Meet our Summer Camp Instructor, Sara!

Sara Brogdon was raised in Georgia and developed an early fascination with observing and painting landscapes, architecture, and people during summers in the North Georgia mountains. She pursued formal studies in art and education while gaining experience working in a gallery setting. Her background combines both studio practice and teaching, shaping her approach as an artist and educator. She currently teaches art to upper elementary through high school students at Woodinville Montessori School in Washington. Based in Seattle, she maintains an active painting practice alongside her teaching. Her work explores symbolism, color, and allegory, drawing inspiration from nature, architecture, animals, and the people around her.

Our Creative Arts Summer Camps run June 29th- August 28th. Each week has a different theme and many mediums are explored!

Register today! Seats are still available :)





Artist Reception - Donna Porter
04/25/2026

Artist Reception - Donna Porter

Diane Austin and her birds
04/21/2026

Diane Austin and her birds

Address

620 Market Street
Kirkland, WA
98033

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 2pm

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+14258227161

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