Our Projects & Initiatives

For the first time since the great patrons and the church supported artists, the Occidental Fine Art Center provides fully funded, one-year-plus fellowships allowing artists to focus entirely on creating some of the greatest art of their lifetime. Eight emerging artists receive full financial support, mentorship from master artists, and dedicated studio space to pursue ambitious traditional art.

A unique program where we follow the artist through the intimate process of deciding how to capture the spirit of the sitter. We document and film this creative journey as a precursor to our Seattle Prize project, revealing the profound connection between artist and subject in the creation of timeless portraits.

A dynamic digital platform connecting artists, audiences, and opportunities across the Pacific Northwest. PDA provides daily arts coverage, comprehensive event listings, artist features, and quarterly print magazine reaching tens of thousands of readers.

A revolutionary venue in downtown Seattle where art, music, and meaningful connection converge. The Salon hosts curated exhibitions, intimate performances, philosophical discussions, and unique social experiences designed to foster authentic human connection through beauty.

A one-of-a-kind museum celebrating the beautiful design and craftsmanship of a bygone era. Featuring mechanical player pianos, jukeboxes, and other audio delights from a time before electronics, this collection showcases the marriage of engineering artistry and musical wonder.

A groundbreaking conference exploring the importance of re-humanism and its promotion as a way to heal divides in our fractured world. This gathering will bring together artists, philosophers, technologists, and cultural leaders to champion human dignity, connection, and shared meaning through art as an antidote to dehumanizing forces.