We are proud to announce that six current students at the School of Art + Art History + Design students were elected for the Henry Art Gallery’s Henry Art Liaison Program (2023-2024 Cohort).
Henry Art Liaisons spend a year developing their professional skills in museum public programming as interns giving tours and other community-centered engagements at the Henry. Building on the idea that everyone's life and learning can be enriched through dialogue with contemporary art, Henry Art Liaison Tours center the co-creation of knowledge about art by inviting visitors to connect their lived experiences to the art on display. These tours are pathways for the UW community, school and student groups, intergenerational audiences, and the general public to connect with the concepts and conversations found within the Henry’s exhibitions.
Join a Tour
NOVEMBER
THU, NOV 16: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
SAT, NOV 18: 1:30 – 2:30 PM
SUN, NOV 19: 1:30 – 2:30 PM
SAT, NOV 24: 1:30 – 2:30 PM
SUN, NOV 26: 1:30 – 2:30 PM
THU, NOV 30: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
DECEMBER
SAT, DEC 2: 1:30 – 2:30 PM
SUN, DEC 3: 1:30 – 2:30 PM
THU, DEC 7: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
SAT, DEC 9: 1:30 – 2:30 PM
SUN, DEC 10: 1:30 – 2:30 PM
THU, DEC 14: 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Meet the 2023-24 Henry Art Liaisons
Sven
Hi! My name is Sven (he/they). I am currently a Photomedia major minoring in Digital Art and Experimental Media. Art and creativity have played massive roles in my life and I hope to share this passion with others as a Henry Art Liaison. I am excited to learn more about exhibition practices and having open dialogue about the works with our visitors!
Kae
Hi! My name is Kae (they/them) and I'm currently a UW student majoring in Interdisciplinary Visual Arts along with a minor in Diversity, joining the Henry as a liaison. Ever since I could walk and talk, art has been a crucial part of my life, serving as a vessel for self-expression in many facets. As I grew more aware of the world around me, I learned about the importance of art in ongoing sociopolitical issues, especially among marginalized groups, which is why I am eager to participate in the Henry's goal of giving underrepresented groups an artistic spotlight.
Isabella
Hello, my name is Isabella (she/her). I’m currently an undergraduate majoring in Art, Interdisciplinary Visual Art focus. I’m excited to get some hands-on experience interning at the gallery and learning about contemporary art.
Rosaline
I'm Rosaline (she/her) and I’m delighted to be a part of this year’s Henry Art Liaison program, and embarking on a journey in bridging and meaning-making. For me, contemporary art represents an uninhibited realm of freeform, one that infuses my life with vitality and keeps my mind constantly engaged in thought and inquiry. I'm currently pursuing my B.A. in Interdisciplinary Visual Art at the University of Washington.
Ayla
Hello! I am Ayla (she/her)! I am a senior majoring in Art History and Political Science with a minor in Textual Studies and Digital Humanities. I am passionate about contemporary art and its ability to spark important conversations. I’m looking forward to developing new visitor engagement programming with my fellow cohort.
Sorel
Hi! My name’s Sorel (they/them). I’m an artist and art educator. I’ve been teaching visual art for three years at Arts Corps, mostly with elementary and high schoolers. I’ve also been interning at the Seattle Art Museum since this summer. I’m excited to explore how two different museums approach current issues of decolonization and antiracism. I’m also looking forward to working together with other UW students to bring new ideas to the Henry. In terms of my art practice, I focus mostly on printmaking (screenprint and woodblock) and I’m learning ceramics. I’m currently a senior, studying Art and Comparative History of Ideas with a minor in Linguistics. Outside of work, I’m hosting a DIY drag show and trying to get my roommate’s evil demon cat to like me. Come ask me about the silly interactions I’ve had with my students.