“NO KINGS is a peaceful, national day of action–a mass mobilization of ordinary Americans determined to stop the rising authoritarianism and corruption of the Trump administration.”

If you can make it, there’s a mass rally at Seattle Center to fight against this administration.

We moved our Summer Retreat to Tuesday 26th of August at VP! The event will include: art activities, food, educational discussion, and more! More details is at our RSPV form here: tinyurl.com/vsosummer

Don’t forget to vote for the top 3 choices for a potential new uniform top. Look at your email for the link.

The deadline for SAM’s staff art show is today, May 16. We know we have the most talented artists in the museum, this is the time to show it. Submit a photo of your art to the museum.

Our strike begins today! Please come join us in front of SAM downtown at 1st Ave and Union.

SAM VSO Union is holding a rally outside the museum’s downtown location to show the museum’s insulated board of trustees that the community of Seattle is watching!

We are excited to invite you to a unique and inspiring event that blends art and advocacy! On October 29th, we will be hosting an Art Show & Union Fundraiser at Hotel Crocodile, Belltown.

This event is not only an opportunity to showcase our collective talent but also a crucial step in supporting our ongoing efforts. There will be Art available for purchase from our fellow talented and artistic colleagues, Food and Music!

Donations are needed to cover our ongoing legal fees and other union expenses, and your contributions ensure that we can continue to advocate for a better workplace and protect the rights of our community. Bring Cash. Please and Thank you!

Doors at 5pm, Music starts at 7pm

21+ Event

CALDER: IN MOTION, THE SHIRLEY FAMILY COLLECTION

NOV 8 2023 – OCT 20 2024

Closing Day for the Shirley Family Calder Collection, one of the most important private holdings of Calder's art and the result of 35 years of thoughtful collecting.

A new Calder exhibit "Following Space: Thaddeus Mosley & Alexander Calder" will open November 20th.

Meot: Korean Art from the Frank Bayley Collection

Aug 28 2024–Mar 9 2025

Seattle Asian Art Museum

The essence of the Korean term meot encompasses charm, style, elegance, beauty, and creativity, along with highly refined aesthetic sensibilities.

In tribute to Frank Bayley (1939–2022), a generous art patron and distinguished collector of East Asian art along with Western prints and drawings, this exhibition highlights Korean artworks created by seven of his close artist friends, alongside traditional works that he cherished for nearly half a century. Featuring over 60 artworks, including ceramics, calligraphy, paintings, and wooden works, the Meot exhibition illustrates Bayley's collecting vision: he admired both the continuity and innovation within traditional artworks and contemporary artistic expressions of Korean art. Similarly, the contemporary artists featured in the exhibition explore creativity while delving into Korean identities in their works and practices.

Meot: Korean Art from the Frank Bayley Collection is organized by the Seattle Art Museum. The exhibition is guest curated by Hyonjeong “HJ” Kim Han, Department Head and Joseph de Heer Curator of Arts of Asia at the Denver Art Museum.

On August 1st VSO Union members will head to Pike Place Market and meet up with Rachel the Pig at 12PM. We’ll be handing out flyers and buttons/stickers to folks in the market.

Come say hi!!

We will not rest until a fair contract is provided. And if you can’t make it please consider donating or send a letter to the museum. —> linktr.ee/samvsounion

All VSOs are welcomed to attend partial or full bargaining sessions with us and SAM’s representatives. It’s a great way to learn how close we are to our first contract. Please email us if you want to attend.