Interior designer Michelle Dirkse and her husband, artist Jeremy Prim, have opened Dirkse/Prim Gallery in Seattle's Madrona neighborhood. The ground-floor space, which features natural light and high ceilings, focuses on solo and two-person exhibitions. Its inaugural show featured artists Zak Helenske and Mya Kerner, the latter having been one of the first artists Dirkse supported in her Belltown studio years ago. The gallery's next exhibition, Cut/Construct, will run June 4-28 with works by Jordan Clark and Joey Bates.
The opening of Dirkse/Prim Gallery represents a full-circle moment for Dirkse, who began her career hosting monthly art shows in her design studio. By launching a dedicated gallery, she and Prim aim to make a lasting contribution to Seattle's arts community, introducing local artists they believe in to a wider audience. The gallery's curated, intimate approach underscores a growing trend of designers and creatives expanding into gallery spaces to foster deeper connections between art and the public.