Play, create, and connect in the Brotman Forum every first, second, and third Saturday, 11 amâ2 pm. This lively space is filled with hands-on art making, concerts, and moments of communityâall inspired by SAMâs permanent collections and exhibitions.
Whether youâre an art enthusiast, a curious newcomer, or just looking for a place to recharge this weekend, youâre always welcome. Learn about art through interactive activities, meet new friends, or simply enjoy the atmosphere before exploring the galleries.
Programs in SAMâs entry gathering spaces are always free and open to everyone. Bring your curiosity and imagination, weâll provide the rest.
Free Family Gallery Tour & Storytime
11 am-noon
Bring your little ones for an interactive family tour, then gather at South Hall a storytime with Filipino Storytime Seattle featuring Time to Shine - A Filipino American Family Story: A Children's Picture Book about Heritage, Healing, and Hope.
SAM Creates: Resin Keychains
11 am â2 pm
Using dried flora and layers of painted paper, design a keychain with guidance from artist, Monyee Chau!
Inspired by the celebration of nature, art, and togetherness in Farm to Table: Art, Food, and Identity in the Age of Impressionism.
SAM Performs: Gretchen Yanover, Cellist
noonâ2 pm
Cellist Gretchen Yanover wears two musical hats: one as a composer of spacious string atmospheres which she performs on electric cello with looping pedalâand one as a classical acoustic cellist. She started playing with a loop sampler around 2001 and it changed her musical life, inspiring her to improvise and compose. She has played with Northwest Sinfonietta orchestra since 1998 and is a member of NW Sinfoniettaâs DEI task force, working to make meaningful changes in the classical music culture, along with creating connections in the community. NW Sinfonietta has featured Gretchen as a soloist on her electric cello on several occasions.