“It’s not just about highlighting the challenges, but about pushing for real change. We need to build spaces where everyone, regardless of ability, feels seen and included.”
Cecilia Black / founder ACCESSTEST Collective / artist / disabled activist
“This conversation is a call to action. It’s about rethinking how we design our cities and galleries, so accessibility isn’t an afterthought but a foundation for creating inclusive experiences.”
Cole Devoy / director METHOD Gallery / artist
“You don’t have to know everything about art to start collecting. It’s about finding something that moves you, and from there, your journey begins..”
Judith Rinehart / J Rinehart Gallery
“Every time an artist puts their work out there, it's an act of bravery. They create in solitude and then share it with the world, which can be terrifying. I'm always in awe of that courage, and it's a privilege to help them tell their story..”
Sarah Traver / Traver Gallery
“It’s been a journey of reconnecting with things I didn’t realize were so meaningful to me.”
Margie Livingston / 2024 Recology Artist in Residence
“It’s about finding a completely different meaning in everyday things...”
Kalina Winska / 2024 Recology Artist in Residence
“It’s about creating something meaningful for the community and preserving what matters..”
Janet Galore / The Grocery Studios
“The arts is the bridge to help us get to know one another better.”
Elisheba Johnson / Wa Na Wari
Photo credit Inye Wokoma
Seattle Art Fair July 2024
During the Seattle Art Fair, hundreds of hands transformed
the A + C Week booth's blank walls into a vibrant display of
community and creativity.
art + culture week is more than just an event…
it’s a community’s expression of the value of art in its culture
