“I’m super picky when it comes to tattoos and choosing the right artist. It honestly took me over a year to find a shop and someone I could really trust, someone whose style matched mine, had good vibes, and wasn’t insanely expensive or overly selective. Yesterday, I finally got my 4th tattoo (and my first one in Seattle!) and I’m so happy with how it turned out. I went to Lake and they did such an amazing job, seriously brought my idea to life perfectly. The studio is really open and welcoming, everyone there is super nice, and it’s literally walking distance from my apartment (which is a little dangerous for my wallet tbh). Definitely planning to go back and I can already tell this is gonna be my regular spot for the long run.”
11AM - 9PM
4548 University Way NE, Seattle
Art Galleries
“I love it here! The vibe is great and the owner Eva is so amazing to talk to. I can tell how much she cares about the people and the music. If it wasn’t for her I wouldn’t have been able to play guitar for the summer! Thank you Eva and Ken”
“Very neat store to browse! Plenty of artist made knick knacks, pins, buttons, and printed shirts. The curators are very personable and will give you introductions based on artist you are viewing. Would recommend a visit.
The only negative thing was not necessary pointed at the shop, but the mall it was located in. You can tell post-covid that the Pacific place mall and the surrounding area is struggling to keep up with inflation and rent. Plenty of closed shops and not enough thriving businesses. We found paid parking at garage belonging to the mall on 6th Avenue.”
“After a delay in my initial purchase which turned out not to be the fault of the store, the owner went to great lengths to make everything right. The item was shipped to me quickly and she made sure it was packaged with great care. Thank you”
“I found this place during a trip to Woodinsville, and was thrilled to find how many good quality art supplies they carry! As an adjunct to a small art gallery, I expected there to be a few brushes and markers, maybe some sketchbooks - but they have a great variety of watercolor paints, as well as other paints and dry media.
The woman who helped me and my husband was really knowledgeable and nice, and helped me decide what to buy (I'm an acrylic painter, new to watercolor) - a bonus, since I prefer spending my money at a small business rather than a big corporate craft store. I really enjoyed my visit there and will be sure to visit and shop again.”
“Went for an intimate local show with Tobias theOwl in this beautiful gallery. Owner is warm and welcoming and I will definitely be back!(It's also 4 buildings down from my favorite tapas place-added bonus) The art was a variety of 50 artists over 50 and I loved pieces from each artist I saw! Gorgeous backdrop for music <3 Thank you for sharing your space with local artists! ?”
“Apex has done an incredible job with all of my clients. They can look at a peice of art and know exactly the frame style it needs. They take care of arranging and installing art perfectly. My clients are always thrilled.”
“I love going there any chance I can get. Regularly, they are a bunch of rented art studios anybody can rent as long as there’s some available. Some larger studios even host their own art classes in painting, graphite on paper, clay sculpting, and more.
It’s only during special events when you can see all the work happening, and that’s when One can witness the magic of artistic creativity!”
“Beautiful pieces by beautiful people, lots of emotions are conveyed through each work presented. Always a lovely collection on display. Always be sure to look for a Richard Hutter piece, he has many collections available!”
“Wa Na Wari is a must see experience for everyone interested in Seattle’s African-American history. They are committed to maintaining the legacy that their ancestors established in Central Seattle when that was one of the few places people of African descent were allowed to live. They are always gracious and share their history generously and proudly. You don’t want to miss it!”
“A Seattle institution, founded in 1976, and located in a charmer of a brick and mortar in the historic Georgetown neighborhood, sharing opposite sides of a space with Georgetown Records, Fantagraphics is a great place to visit! Full of art,history and just plain fun publications, readers of all ages will find something cool.”
“Eclectic art gallery. Well curated pieces in all price ranges. Delightful, airy space. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Have been shopping here for over 25 years and highly recommend a visit .”
“Really nice little shop. Looks like a museum. If you want to buy something, you should definitely budget more money. Still, the store is worth a visit if you're in the area.”
“We hosted a birthday party for my child recently and were extremely pleased with the service we experienced and the quality of the resulting pottery. The kids (and adults) really enjoyed the party.
We have made many pieces at other pottery-painting studios, and were shocked by how much nicer the items we painted at Emerald City Fired Arts turned out; the quality difference was notable. Highly recommended!”
“It's an erotic art gallery. I haven't been in too many but the folks here were really nice, and the art was interesting even when it wasn't a swipe right for me.”
“Lots of cool little things in this shop. Pricy, but great quality. The woman who has rung me out a few different times has always been really sweet. I also like that they sell Blackwing pencils individually. Everywhere else sells Blackwings in expensive packs.”
“We booked Axis for our wedding, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice! Erin has been absolutely amazing—she’s incredibly communicative, knowledgeable, and has made the entire planning process so much easier. Same goes for the rest of the team there. We’re beyond excited for our wedding and feel confident knowing we’re in such great hands!”
“Visited to look for a friend's birthday present. The Japanese staff responded politely. They also wrapped the items I purchased. They have a lot of Japanese items with good taste, and it's within walking distance from Uwajimaya, so I'll come back regularly.”
“Really great exhibit with kindergartners drawings imagined into clay by high schoolers. The lady working was a real gem, good natured and we all left with positive vibes.”
10:30AM - 5:30PM
212 3rd Ave S, Seattle
Art Galleries
“I have come to expect the unexpected from the Greg Kucera Gallery, though I expect find my favorite artists here! Awesome space and supremely focused on what is important - the art. Easily the highlight of my trips to Seattle!”
11AM - 6PM
130 Park Ln, Kirkland
Art Galleries
“Parklane has some beautiful and interesting art. Uniques pieces. We bought some handmade jewelry, that is unique and one of a kind. Not overly priced. Right in the middle of the action in Kirkland.”
“Original Artwork will always be expensive.. prints vary…I imagined this place a little bigger but overall 4/5 . Maybe a 5 if they switched out artists. Online info of artist and paintings on display would be nice.”
“Extremely impressed by Cascade Frames. They went over and beyond to make sure our art was done at the highest quality and that we were 100% satisfied with the end product. They were extremely knowledgable not only with the frame work, but with the artist and were able to guide us towards the most appropriate option. The owners personally drove to our house and hung the art for us. I own a small business and have the utmost respect for their follow through. I will ONLY go to Cascade Frames for now on and am excited to check out their personal stash of art as well at the shop. Thank you so much we are 100% satisfied customers.”
“My partner and I came to Seattle Glassblowing to celebrate our anniversary and had the best time!! Quinn helped us make two ornaments and was relaxed, clear, and supportive of our hundreds of questions. We will absolutely be back!”