Pratt Fine Arts Center facts for kids
Printmaking shop at Pratt
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| Named after | Edwin T. Pratt |
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| Formation | 1976 |
| Founder | Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) public charity |
| Purpose | Education, resource center |
| Headquarters | 1902 South Main Street |
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Executive Director
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Jessica Borusky |
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Budget (2019)
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$3 million |
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Staff
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155 |
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Students (2019)
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4,335 |
Pratt Fine Arts Center is a special place in Seattle, Washington. It is a non-profit organization that teaches people all about art. They also provide tools and spaces for artists to create. Located in the Squire Park area of Seattle's Central District, Pratt helps many people explore their artistic talents.
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What is Pratt Fine Arts Center?
Pratt Fine Arts Center is a non-profit organization. This means it is not run to make money, but to help the community. It is a big art school and a place where artists can work. The center has 155 teaching artists. They offer more than 600 classes every year.
How Pratt Fine Arts Center Started
Pratt Fine Arts Center began in 1976. It was started by the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation. The center is named after Edwin T. Pratt. He was an important civil rights leader. In 1982, the center became its own non-profit group. This group is called City Art Works. Since then, Pratt has grown a lot. In 2019, 4,335 students took classes there. The average class size was about six or seven students.
What Kind of Art Can You Make at Pratt?
Pratt Fine Arts Center has many different studios. You can learn and create art using various materials.
Art Studios and Facilities
The center has 14 studios. These are spread across three buildings. The main building is in Pratt Park. This park is also named after Edwin Pratt. Two other buildings are right next to the park. These used to be part of a bakery.
- Glass Art: You can learn glassblowing, lampworking, and glass beadmaking. This involves shaping glass with heat.
- Metal Art: There are facilities for metal sculpture. You can also learn bronze casting and stone carving.
- Jewelry and Woodworking: Pratt offers classes in jewelry and metalsmithing. You can also learn woodworking.
- Printmaking, Painting, and Drawing: The center has studios for printmaking. You can also take classes in painting and drawing.
Programs for All Ages
Pratt offers many different programs. They have classes for adults and young people.
- Youth Programs: There are free Saturday programs for kids. In 2019, 960 young people and teens joined these programs.
- Artist Programs: Pratt has special classes with master artists. They also have visiting artists. Working artists can use the studios too. In 2019, 139 new artists used Pratt's studios.
