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Spring Educator Open House | Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei

Thu Apr 3 2025

4–7 pm

Seattle Art Museum

Chase Open Studio

Photo: Chloe Collyer

Welcome spring and spring break by viewing our highly anticipated exhibition Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei. Mingle with other educators in our educator lounge over appetizers and wine, browse related resources and school tour sign-ups, and enjoy additional programs as part of Free First Thursday.

Free for K–12 educators, paraeducators, subject area coaches, administrators, teaching artists, and arts education advocates. Registration includes one educator and one guest.

Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei is organized by the Seattle Art Museum.

Presenting Sponsors

4 Culture ArtsFund SAMS logo

Jeffrey* and Susan Brotman
Jon and Mary Shirley Foundation
Walker Family Fund
Ann P. Wyckoff

Lead Sponsors
Douglas Carmean and Margaret Morris
The Rieschel Family
Charles and Barbara Wright

Major Sponsors
Anonymous (3)
Margaret Allison
David and Joanna Beitel
Spencer Frazer and Mary Snapp
Michael and Barbara Malone
Scott and Abbie Morris
Jennifer and Christopher Roberts
Roberta Sherman
Bob and Katie Strong
Lynn and Mikal Thomsen
Contributors to the SAM Fund

Supporting Sponsors
Anonymous
Lisson Gallery
Scan Design Foundation

Hotel Sponsor
Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

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