Exhibitions List
Happily Ever After
Happily Ever After explores the universal elements found in fairy tales and folklore across every corner of the globe. While some artists in Happily Ever After create new imagery which reminds them of familiar stories, others explore where they find a sense of wonder, whimsy and the timeless quality of fairy tales in their everyday lives. Together the collection invites viewers to visit other worlds and bring back a little magic into their own lives.
This exhibition was planned in conversation with this year’s O-Jak Bridge Art and Dance Festival’s live dance production: Once Upon a Time.
Main Image:
Image courtesy of Gallery B612 and the Artist: EVAN, Once Upon A Time: Mother Love, 2025, mixed media on canvas, 80 × 80 cm
Eight x Eight Annual
The Eight x Eight Annual showcases a diverse array of themes, genres, and styles, (all in 8 x 8 inches!) highlighting the unique voices and techniques of both emerging and established artists. Perfectly sized for gifting, each piece offers a unique, artful treasure for any collection.
Vibrant Palette Arts Center: Fantastical Collaborational Invitational
Vibrant Palette Arts Center is pleased to present ‘Fantastical Collaborational Invitiational’ alongside Greenwood Art Collective and guest artists Jorge Cainas, Raili Jänese, Xin Lu, Michelle Nagel, Yaminee Patel, and Anastasia Rudenco.
Historically, artists with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have been pushed to the side of the contemporary art scenes in their local communities. Even when provided with the space to create, their work is frequently sidelined or categorized in a way that separates it from the broader cultural conversation. This exhibition seeks to challenge that marginalization. By interspersing VPAC artists with members of the Greenwood Art Collective and other guest artists, this exhibition replaces historical exclusion with intentional integration. The goal is to show the work side-by-side, allowing the audience to focus on the art itself.
Fauna Aquatica: On Fluid Existence
Fauna Aquatica: On Fluid Existence blends the works of eighteen artists exploring the variety of lifeforms present in our oceans, and celebrating the beautiful, odd, fantastic and mysterious place that hold's our planet's ecosystem in the balance. Through their works these artists shed new light on the denizens of the sea, play with the beauty of the alien landscape, and reimagine our understanding of life beneath the waves.
Korean Rhapsody: Sijo at Gallery B612
This exhibition is a companion to our 'Korean Rhapsody: Sijo' presented by Gallery B612 as part of Korean Cultural Week 2026 at the Seattle Art Fair.
Drawing inspiration from sijo, a traditional Korean poetic form from the late Goryeo Dynasty (14th century), and known for its concise three-line structure, sijo distills emotion, nature, and philosophical reflection into refined and disciplined form. This poetic framework serves as the curatorial foundation of the exhibition, where each artwork reflects moments of tension, expansion, and resolution -- mirroring the internal rhythm of sijo.
Through ink, hanji, and mixed media, the participating artists -- MiYoung Margolis, KyoungMug Park & YoungHwa Choi -- reinterpret traditional sensibilities within a contemporary visual language.
TUL(i)P: The Impact of Collaboration
Founded by Dutch artists Katja Bakker, Carola Dopps, and Lotte Goede, TUL(i)P takes its name from the Dutch word tulp (tulip), reflecting their roots and the tulip’s symbolism of love, rebirth and happiness — values a the heart of their group.
Rooted in creative exploration, TUL(i)P: The Impact of Collaboration demonstrates how working collectively can deepen individual style and expression, and seeks to inspire people to get out of their comfort zone, in order to grow.
SHE: Narrative Work on the Feminine Experience
SHE is a celebration of female stories and stories that speak to female perspectives. From the introspective individual to the greater societal experience, this show seeks to platform work by, for, and about women sharing their experiences with the world, and to open our eyes to new ways of seeing.
Art of Soccer | Pioneer Square
Immerse yourself in the world of soccer with Gallery B612 this season. We are excited to present Art of Soccer, a show celebrating the power of the sport to bring people closer together across nations, cultures, and our two gallery locations in Sodo and Pioneer Square. This is a double-feature showcase of soccer illustrations in various media and philosophies, paralleling art and soccer as bridges for unity and passion. We are delighted to partner with Vibrant Palette Arts Center to bring this show to life.
Seattle Art Fair 2026 | Korean Rhapsody: Sijo
Korean Rhapsody: Sijo is presented by Gallery B612 as part of Korean Cultural Week 2026 during Seattle Art Fair Week, with support from the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle.
Drawing inspiration from sijo, a traditional Korean poetic form that emerged in the late Goryeo Dynasty in the 14th century, the exhibition explores the enduring relevance of Korean literary and artistic traditions within contemporary visual culture. Known for its concise three-line structure, sijo distills emotion, nature, and philosophical reflection into a refined and disciplined form. This poetic framework informs the curatorial direction of the exhibition, with each artwork reflecting moments of tension, expansion, and resolution that echo the internal rhythm of sijo.
Through ink, hanji, brushwork, texture, and mixed media, participating artists MiYoung Margolis, KyoungMug Park, and YoungHwa Choi engage with traditional Korean aesthetics while presenting new interpretations through contemporary visual language. Their works examine the relationship between poetry and image, gesture and material, memory and transformation.
Presented within the international context of Seattle Art Fair, Korean Rhapsody: Sijo offers audiences an opportunity to encounter Korean cultural heritage as a dynamic and evolving artistic tradition. The exhibition highlights the continued dialogue between tradition and contemporaneity, and reflects Gallery B612’s ongoing commitment to cultural exchange, artistic collaboration, and the presentation of Korean art and culture in the Pacific Northwest.
Art of Soccer | SODO
Immerse yourself in the world of soccer with Gallery B612 this season. We are excited to present Art of Soccer, a show celebrating the power of the sport to bring people closer together across nations, cultures, and our two gallery locations in Sodo and Pioneer Square. This is a double-feature showcase of soccer illustrations in various media and philosophies, paralleling art and soccer as bridges for unity and passion. We are delighted to partner with Vibrant Palette Arts Center to bring this show to life.
Layered Being: A Celebration of AAPINH Heritage
We are honored to present 'Layered Being: A Celebration of AAPINH Heritage' which honors the rich and varied contributions and experiences of the AAPINH diasporic community of the Pacific Northwest, and celebrates the individuals who make the fabric of our communities so much stronger and more beautiful! Blending mediums, influences and cultures, this show offers the unique perspective of seventeen artists on the intersection of art, identity and heritage, and the experience of being, creating and living between and within multiple cultures.
Looking Back, Looking Forward
We are excited to present Looking Back, Looking Forward, a show celebrating the relationships that we have forged over the years with seven amazing artists. This is a showcase incredible paintings ranging from enormous abstract works to detailed landscapes, and we are so grateful to have the chance to work with these artists.
Jiamin Zhu: Secret Garden
We are pleased to present Secret Garden, a solo exhibition by Seattle-based photographer Jiamin Zhu. Working at the intersection of fashion, fantasy, and portraiture, Zhu transforms her subjects into dreamlike figures that exist between reality and imagination. Drawing inspiration from childhood memories, fairytales, and inner emotional landscapes, her work explores themes of beauty, illusion, and transformation.
Through elaborate styling, digital photography, and painterly post-processing, each image becomes a portal—an invitation to step into a world shaped by the artist’s inner child.
Karen Chang: Metamorphosis
We are proud to present Karen Chang’s first ever solo show, 'Karen Chang: Metamorphosis'. A journey told in five chapters 'Metamorphosis' shares a story about internal growth and empowerment. Featuring an entirely new body of dream-like and ethereally beautiful paintings based on digital montages, 'Metamorphosis' explores transformation, strength, acceptance and beauty, taking viewers on an magically surreal odyssey that blurs the line between art and audience.
Love Letters to Planet Earth
Celebrate, investigate, and reimagine the natural world in Love Letters to Planet Earth. This collection presents a series of metaphorical “love letters” to the Earth: visual celebrations shaped by unique perspectives of our shared planet. Vibrant color and rich texture bring to life a thriving natural world and allow us to imagine her potential, while works with layered narratives present windows to what may be lost. Through a lens of hope, the collection highlights why our planet deserves protecting.
YoungHwa Choi: Cardboard Landscapes
YoungHwa Choi is a contemporary artist based in Napa Valley, CA known for her innovative fusion of materials and stunningly intricate sculpture-paintings which create a dialogue between traditional Korean painting techniques and modern materials. Her current body of work evolved during the coronavirus pandemic, where isolation and reliance on delivery services led her to repurpose cardboard boxes as a new artistic medium.
Bella Kim: Jogakbo Journeys
In Jogakbo Journeys, Bella Kim reinterprets jogakbo -- the Korean tradition of patchwork. Working with discarded materials such as plastic packaging, fabric scraps and fragments of everyday life, Kim sews small pieces together to create layered and evolving compositions, giving new meaning to what is often overlooked. In what is emptied, discarded, found again, and reconnected, Kim traces her own journey—as a mother, an immigrant, and an artist. As each fragment joins another, the past and present are stitched together one piece at a time, forming the narrative of life itself.
Small Works Exhibition
Gallery B612 presents a vibrant, salon-style collection of small works, creating an intimate yet dynamic viewing experience. The exhibition will showcase a diverse array of themes, genres, and styles, highlighting the unique voices and techniques of both emerging and established artists. Perfectly sized for gifting, each piece offers a unique, artful treasure for any collection.
Wonderland
You're invited to enter whimsical new worlds and experience the distinctive perspectives of fourteen local and international artists. Inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, the exhibition emphasizes imagination and interpretation over literal representation. From gentle ink-brush to large-scale ceramic, experimentation and object transformation can be found across media and style. Spotlight artists include Seattleite Steffanie Lorig, who uncovers and refines figures and faces within abstraction, and Korean brush-and-ink specialist YooSho Nam, whose latest series, Wonderland, is featured in the exhibition. An additional twelve artists contribute their own imaginative interpretations of the theme.
KyoungMug Park, MinJung Kim, MiYoung Margolis & YoungHwa Choi
Four Korean/Korean-American artists— KyoungMug Park, MinJung Kim, MiYoung Margolis & YoungHwa Choi—explore Hanji (traditional Korean handmade paper) as a medium to reveal the unseen, the ephemeral, and the profound connections between nature and humanity.
Seattle Art Fair 2025 | The Sky, the Wind, the Stars, & Poetry
Presented at Seattle Art Fair 2025, this exhibition brings the spirit of Dong-Ju Yun's poetry into the visual realm. Here, four Korean artists reinterpret Yun's motifs -- sky, wind, stars and poetry -- through the medium of hanji (a traditional Korean handmade paper) to reveal the unseen, ephemeral, and profound connections between nature and humanity.
Art Bridge: Seattle to Seoul
Art Bridge is a special exhibition in partnership with 스페셜아트 Special Arts Korea and Vibrant Palette Arts Center which brings together thirty-eight artists of diverse cultural backgrounds, abilities and creative voices, with the aim of fostering and celebrating collaboration, mutual understanding and artistic exchange!
Moonrise: Illuminating Artistic Connections Across Asia, the Pacific and Beyond
This AAPI Heritage Month exhibition celebrates the rich heritage, resilience, and contributions of the AAPI community in our local city of Seattle and beyond. This showcase features diverse artistic expressions that honor API history, culture, identity, and social impact.
Essence in Bloom: A Celebration of Black Legacy, Culture, and Artistic Expression
In celebration of Black History Month, Essence in Bloom showcases a diverse collection of artistic expressions, featuring textile works, fused glass, mixed-media, portraiture, and abstract paintings from exceptional artists across the nation. The exhibition offers a glimpse into personal stories, histories, traditions, and experiences of the artists through thirty-five original works.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Art Exhibition
Join us to celebrate the opening of the Asian-American and Pacific Islander Art Exhibition. This show includes artwork by more than 22 artists and 42 artworks including painting, multimedia, and photography. Artworks reflect themes such as cultural heritage, diasporic identity, social justice, community, celebration and the fusion or use of traditional or modern influences.
African American Art Exhibition
Join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of African-American culture, history, and creativity through the compelling lens of art. This call invites artists to delve into the depths of the African-American experience and the various countries of Africa, showcasing the vibrancy, resilience, and diversity, and richness of this continent.
The exhibition aims to spotlight the multifarious narratives and artistic expressions stemming from the African-American journey—embracing its profound influences on art, culture, and society. Artists are encouraged to explore various mediums, styles, and perspectives, offering a diverse range of interpretations, from the ancestral legacy to contemporary visions.
Join us in honoring and exploring the multifaceted stories that shape and enrich the cultural landscape through the captivating lens of African-American art.
New Beginnings
"New Beginnings" invites artists to explore the beauty and complexity of fresh starts, transformations, and the hopeful energy that comes with embarking on a new chapter.
From the vibrant hues of dawn breaking on the horizon to the symbolic representations of rebirth and renewal, this theme beckons artists to capture the essence of beginnings, whether personal, societal, or cosmic. Whether through abstract interpretations, poignant narratives, or vivid imagery, this theme encourages artists to delve into the emotions, stories, and visuals associated with the profound concept of starting anew.
Solo/Duo Exhibition: Rowan Eriksson
This exhibition aims to explore the juxtaposition of different artistic styles, themes, or mediums to create a harmonious and thought-provoking visual experience for a local artist to showcase in Gallery B612.
We believe that art is a powerful medium for self-expression and creativity, and we are excited to provide a platform for solo artists like you to share your unique vision with the world.If you are a passionate solo artist looking to exhibit your work, we encourage you to apply to be a part of our upcoming exhibition. This is your opportunity to have your art featured in a local gallery, where your talent will be celebrated and appreciated by art enthusiasts, collectors, and the Seattle community.
About the Artist:
Rowan Eriksson, a painter hailing from the vibrant city of Seattle, has a unique artistic journey that has evolved from a classical foundation into the vibrant realm of pop art. As an active member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Rowan's personal narrative is marked by a distinct upbringing in a conservative southern commune. This upbringing not only shaped their perspective but also fueled a profound curiosity about the power of social media as a potent tool for propagating ideas and influencing public perceptions, particularly with regard to the queer community.
This rich and diverse background, alongside a deep connection to the LGBTQIA+ community, has profoundly impacted Rowan's artistry. Through their work, they explore the transformative potential of visual art in challenging preconceived notions and embracing the full spectrum of human diversity. From classical roots to pop art innovation, Rowan's artistic journey is an inspiring testament to the capacity of art to spark social change and foster understanding in our ever-evolving world.
Animal
Notable artists throughout history as well as the earliest evolved homo-sapiens have depicted animals in art for centuries. Our interactions with them are inevitable. There are various forms of beauty in animals from their forms and patterns to the relationships we carry with them either with danger or companionship.
We learn from animals more than we think, and they help us expand and experience empathy as well as inspire us to technological innovation. We may often see ourselves in animals through modern internet memes as each type of animal has relatable characteristics and moods to us as people. For centuries, animals have been used by many if not all cultures to represent spirits, symbolism, power, and so on. They are precious, sacred, need protection and respect.
Summer in Seattle 2023
With our Summer In Seattle Theme, we want to share in the joys and memories of spending time enjoying the city and Puget sound area in the warmer days. As Seattle-ites know, sunshine can be scarce throughout the year for us. Even though we tough it out and enjoy nature in the cooler months, Summer In Seattle is a very special time where the city comes alive.
What do we love about Seattle? The coffee, the sweet pacific ocean air, the variety of local shops, access to beach and maintains, Seattle lifestyle, the Space Needle, the orcas and wildlife, the ferry, music scene, and more! Let’s celebrate the city and summer life in Seattle like the festival it feels like.
Freedom
The Freedom Exhibition highlights and explores the significance of freedom in various contexts. We want to present a thought-provoking commentary on the importance of freedom in shaping our lives and society or at an individual level. The exhibition shares a diverse range of artworks that explore the theme of personal freedom and self-expression as well as different aspects presented through political, social, and personal freedoms.
From paintings to sculptures, each piece will portray a unique perspective on the theme, offering visitors a glimpse into the diverse ways in which freedom can be interpreted and represented. It offers a powerful reminder that freedom is not just a political ideal but a fundamental human right that must be defended and cherished.
