events Seattle Art Museum SAM Performs: D'Vonne Lewis and BEYOND Sat Feb 1 2025 12–2 pm Seattle Art Museum Plestcheeff Auditorium Join us for a series of musical performances exploring the genre that inspired the genius exhibited in Following Space: Thaddeus Mosley and Alexander Calder. Each week, SAM will have a different jazz ensemble perform in our South Hall on Saturday from 12â12:45 pm and 1:15â2 pm. Listen to this experimental and dynamic music as we consider the lasting influence it has on Modern and Contemporary artists. Tickets Free Related program SAM Performs Pop-up performances, outdoor concerts, and partnerships with diverse performing arts organizations add movement and music to your museum experience. view program What’s on at Seattle Art Museum Seattle Art Museum Conversations with Curators | After Middle Fork: More Rebellious Revelations from John Grade Wed Jan 15 2025 6–7:30 pm Seattle Art Museum Public Tour: Highlights from SAM's Collection Sat Jan 18 2025 11:30 am–12:30 pm Seattle Art Museum SAM Creates: Joyce J. Scott Drop-in Workshop Sat Jan 18 2025 11 am–2 pm Seattle Art Museum Joyce J. Scott Public Tour Sat Jan 18 2025 1:15–2:15 pm Seattle Art Museum SAM Talks: Malcolm Peacock Sat Jan 18 2025 1–2:30 pm Seattle Art Museum Following Space Tour Sat Jan 18 2025 2:15–3:15 pm Seattle Art Museum Public Tour: Highlights from SAM's Collection Sun Jan 19 2025 11:30 am–12:30 pm Seattle Art Museum Joyce J. 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