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Member Picnic Celebrating Meot

Wed Aug 28 2024

10 am–5 pm

Seattle Asian Art Museum

Entire Building

Pinched mouth jar, 2008, Lee In-Chin, height: 16 in., diameter: 17 1/2 in., Bequest of Frank S. Bayley III, 2023.11.280, photo: Scott Leen.

Join us for the opening day of Meot: Korean Art from the Frank Bayley Collection at the Seattle Asian Art Museum.

This opening day marks the return of Wednesdays at the Seattle Asian Art Museum. Explore the new exhibition and spend the final days of summer break with us. SAM members will have exclusive access to programming throughout the day.

My Favorite Things Tours
10:30 am & 3:30 pm | Fuller Garden Court

Meet Aaron Rio, SAM's new Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation Curator of Japanese and Korean Art, and learn about some of his favorite artworks at the Seattle Asian Art Museum during one of two engaging tours.

Member Picnic
11 am–2 pm, Front Lawn

Enjoy a picnic and lawn games in the park with the whole family! Bring some snacks to share and enjoy complimentary picnic blankets provided for use, sparkling water, and popsicles by Seatttle Pops while supplies last.

Exhibition Overview
2 pm, Stimson Auditorium

Learn more about the exhibition with HJ Han, Department Head and Joseph de Heer Curator of Arts of Asia at the Denver Art Museum.

Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Overflow seating and simulcast will be available in the Alvord Board Room.

Advanced tickets for opening day are encouraged. Please note that alcoholic beverages are not permitted in Volunteer Park.

Major Sponsor
Mimi Gardner Gates Asian Art Endowment

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Member Previews are why we say, “See it first. See it free.” All SAM members are invited to be among the first to experience exhibitions before they open to the public.

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