Henry Art Gallery facts for kids
Henry Art Gallery main entrance
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| Established | 10 February 1927 |
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| Location | University of Washington campus Seattle, Washington |
| Type | Art museum |
| Accreditation | American Alliance of Museums |
| Key holdings | James Turrell Skyspace: Light Reign |
| Collections | Contemporary art, Photography |
| Collection size | 28,000 |
| Founder | Horace Chapin Henry |
| Architect | Bebb and Gould (original) Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects (expansion) |
| Public transit access | 1 Line (Sound Transit), University of Washington station |
The Henry Art Gallery, often called The Henry, is a cool art museum. It's located on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, USA. It opened in February 1927. This made it the very first public art museum in Washington state.
The first building was designed by Bebb and Gould. Later, in 1997, the museum got much bigger. It grew to about 40,000 square feet (3,716 square meters). A 154-seat auditorium was also added. This expansion was designed by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects.
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Who Started The Henry Art Gallery?
The museum is named after Horace Chapin Henry. He was a local businessman who loved art. He gave money to start the museum. He also donated his amazing collection of 178 artworks. Horace Henry started collecting art in the 1890s. He was inspired after visiting the Chicago World's Fair.
The Henry Art Gallery officially opened to the public on February 10, 1927. Horace Henry wanted the museum to be for everyone. He didn't try to control what the museum would do in the future.
What Kind of Art Can You See?
The Henry Art Gallery mostly shows contemporary art. This means art made in our time. They also have many photography exhibits. These shows feature both old and new photos.
Some famous artists have had their work shown here. These include Ann Hamilton, Maya Lin, and James Turrell. The museum also has group shows. These shows explore how art can connect with all your senses.
The Henry's Art Collection
The Henry Art Gallery has a huge collection. It includes over 28,000 different art pieces! A big part of the collection is photography. This is thanks to a gift from Joseph and Elaine Monsen.
The museum also has a large collection of costumes and textiles. They received these from the University of Washington in 1982.
One very special artwork is the James Turrell Skyspace. It's called Light Reign. This unique art piece was finished in 2003. It's a special room where you can experience light in a new way. Just like the Seattle baseball stadium, this Skyspace has a roof that can open and close!
You can learn more about the collection in a few ways. The Eleanor Henry Reed Collection Study Center lets people study the art in person. You can also look at the collection online. These resources help students and anyone interested in art.
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Perspectival view of Henry Art Gallery
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South elevation view as designed by Bebb and Gould, prior to additions by Gwathmey Siegel
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Henry Art Gallery facing 15th Ave
The Brink Award
The Brink Award was a special art prize. It was given every two years to a new artist. The artist had to be from Washington, Oregon, or British Columbia. The award was worth $12,500. The Henry Art Gallery started this award in 2008.
Past Brink Award Winners
- Isabelle Pauwels (2009)
- Andrew Dadson (2011)
- Anne Fenton (2013)
- Jason Hirata (2015)
- Demian DinéYazhi' (2017)
