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Kirkland Arts Center

Kirkland Arts Center
620 Market Street
425-822-7161

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.

Vision:

Kirkland Arts Center contributes to the region through an exploration of the visual arts, cultivation of artistic growth, and service to a diverse community. KAC builds community through art, advocates for teaching artists, and inspires others to address challenges with creativity and visual thinking.

History:

Kirkland Arts Center was founded as the Creative Arts League in 1962 by artists and citizens interested in providing local opportunities in the arts and preserving a Kirkland landmark, the Peter Kirk Building. For over 50 years, KAC has owned and maintained this historic structure and transformed it into an exhibition gallery, community arts studios, and classrooms serving students of all ages and skill levels.


Recent News

Kirkland Arts Center News - October 18, 2024

Where Art Connects Us Trick or Treat at KAC Bring the family and Trick or Treat at the Kirkland Arts Center gallery Halloween. October 31, 2024 4-6pm Halloween 3 Friday, October 25 Join us from 7-10 pm for Halloween III: Season of the…

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Kirkland Arts Center News - September 20, 2024

Where Art Connects Us KAC Movie Night: Suspiria September 20 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Do you like your movies to be pretty, scary, and pretty scary? Giallo is on the menu for our next free movie night at Kirkland Arts Center! Join us Friday,…

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Kirkland Arts Center News - Aug 30, 2024

Check out some amazing classes and workshops we're offering. Eco-printing with Leaves, Petals & Found Metals Paige St-Pierre Sunday, October 20, 2024 View Details Magical Gnomes: A Ceramics Workshop Raphaela Nicholls Saturdays, November 2 - 9,…

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Kirkland Arts Center 2024 Fall Classes Open for Public Now

2024 Fall Classes Open for Public Now Check out some of the new classes we're offering. Online Classes to master skills for the gaming and animation industries by Maggie Dybas: Figure Drawing for Animation Sundays, September 22 - November…

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2024 Fall Registration Now Open: Explore Art Classes at KAC!

2024 Fall Registration Now Open! Enroll Now For the Fall Quarter! Members Registration Opens! The arts center offers annual memberships for sale that provide a 10 percent discount. *Memberships must be current before or on this date to…

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Spring Quarter Registration is Open: Secure Your Classes Now!

SPRING Quarter Registration 2024 - Members may start registering at 12 PM on Tuesday, February 13. Memberships must be current before or on this date to register. About Memberships. - General public may start registering at 12 PM on Tuesday,…

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Get Ready for the 2024 Spring Registration and Our First Exhibition of the Year!

Members start registering at 12 PM on Tuesday, February 13. *Memberships must be current before or on this date to register. (The arts center offers annual memberships for sale that provide a 10 percent discount and early registration…

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Kirkland Arts Center News - January 2024

A new Executive Director and more.. Please welcome David Lynx We're happy to announce that KAC has a new Executive Director: David Lynx. David is originally from the Puget Sound region, growing up on Mercer Island and having lived in…

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Kirkland Arts Center News - December 23, 2023

Upcoming Events and Activities! As the year draws to a close, the team at Kirkland Arts Center would like to extend our warmest wishes to all of our supporters and community members. Happy Holidays from all of us to all of you! We do more with your…

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Kirkland Arts Center News - October 11, 2023

2024 Winter Enrollment Opens Soon! Members start registering at 12 PM on Tuesday, October 17. Memberships must be current before or on this date to register. About Memberships. General Public start registering at 12 PM on Tuesday, October…

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Job Posting: Executive Director

Hiring: Executive Director Kirkland Arts Center (KAC) seeks a dynamic Executive Director to lead our vibrant artistic community to new horizons. Exciting opportunity for a creative non-profit leader. Kirkland Arts Center (KAC) seeks an…

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Kirkland Arts Center: Registration is Open and Save the Date for Holiday Art Market

Click here to View the Information About "Kirkland Arts Center: Registration is Open and Save the Date for Holiday Art…

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Kirkland Arts Center News - April 25, 2023

Gala and Art Auction When: Friday June 2nd 6 PM - 9 PM Where: Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue WA Please join us for a celebration of art and local community at our annual Gala and Art Auction. This is not only a fun time to meet your teachers,…

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Kirkland Arts Center - January 2023

Happy New Year! 2023 is sure to be an incredible time at KAC! Thank you to all who contributed to our End-of-the-Year Campaign 2022! With your generous contributions, we have exceeded our $25,000 goal. Thank you for being part of our 2022. We…

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