Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University presents a new faculty art exhibition titled "Tempo/Tempus: Rhythm and Time in Visual Art" at the Behnke Gallery on the South Lake Union campus. Curated by Robert Campbell, a Cornish art faculty member and Behnke Gallery curator, the show features works by nine Seattle University faculty artists: Kristofer Carlson, Francisco Guerrero, Naomi Kasumi, Jim Y. H. Li, Aunna Moriarty, Alexander Mouton, Trung Pham, Miha Sarani, and Arielle Simmons. The exhibition marks the first of six planned shows for the 2025-26 academic year, celebrating the recent merger of Cornish College of the Arts into Seattle University.
This exhibition matters because it symbolizes the cultural and academic integration of two institutions—Cornish College of the Arts and Seattle University—through a shared visual arts program. By highlighting the work of artist-educators, the show fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across arts, sciences, and other fields, aligning with the founding vision of Nellie Cornish. It also provides a platform for faculty to connect with students through their creative practice, strengthening the new unified community.