This article highlights nine visual art exhibitions in Seattle for June, curated as staff picks to embrace themes of change, regeneration, and healing. Featured shows include "Taking Care: Embrace with Tenderness" at Seattle University's Hedreen Gallery, which closes next year when the building is razed for a new museum; "Jill Kyong: Between Spaces" at SlipStitch Studio; "Mel Carter: bitter, the mourning" at Gallery 4Culture; "Gina Ariko: Ikebana and the Art of Resilience" at Gallery 110; "Healing Our Roots" at The Fishbowl gallery; and "Third Eye" at Base Camp Studios, among others. The exhibitions span photography, glass art, floral arrangements, and group shows, all free and open to the public.
This roundup matters because it provides a practical guide for local audiences to engage with Seattle's vibrant but often overlooked art scene during a transitional season. The article underscores how community galleries and university spaces are fostering inclusive, reflective art experiences—especially as the Hedreen Gallery's impending closure signals a shift in the city's institutional landscape. By spotlighting diverse artists and themes like caregiving, resilience, and QTBIPOC empowerment, the piece reinforces the role of art in personal and collective healing.