A Day of Discovery with SJIMA in Seattle

SJIMA
Jun 8
2 min read

Updated: 4 days ago

The San Juan Islands Museum of Art (SJIMA) invites you on a chartered day-trip to explore two of Seattle’s premier art institutions.

Whether you're a fan of provocative contemporary art or the timeless richness of American realism, this unique outing offers an inspiring cultural experience—with none of the travel stress. This professionally hosted excursion includes roundtrip transportation from Anacortes to Seattle, exclusive docent-led tours, a delicious lunch, and a return ferry ride with a light supper.

Choose Your Art Adventure: SAM or Frye

🎨 Seattle Art Museum (SAM)

Dive into the fearless and thought-provoking world of Ai Weiwei, one of the most influential artists and human rights activists of our time. This expansive exhibition highlights the artist’s deeply personal and political works across a range of media—from sculpture and photography to installations and documentary film. Exploring themes of freedom, identity, and surveillance, Ai Weiwei’s work challenges us to consider our roles as global citizens. After lunch at the SAM Café, guests will enjoy a guided docent tour to enrich your experience with context and insights.

🖼 Frye Art Museum

For those drawn to narrative-rich realism and the American experience, the Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled exhibition at the Frye Museum is not to be missed. The show brings together a range of works that delve into themes of isolation, mystery, and emotional tension. Known for his evocative imagery and lineage as a member of the Wyeth artistic dynasty, Jamie Wyeth’s paintings reveal a more enigmatic, sometimes eerie side of Americana. Participants choosing the Frye Museum will enjoy lunch first at SAM before being transported to the Frye for a docent-led tour of this introspective and masterful exhibition.