Students walk through Red Square near white tents.

Dawg Daze 2026 Digest

Connect, explore, get involved! Dawg Daze will take place from September 23 to October 2, 2026. It is a great way to discover resources, familiarize yourself with important campus landmarks, and connect with staff and other students at the University of Washington. Continue reading on UW College of Arts & Sciences News

Adair Rounthwaite named Smithsonian Senior Fellow

Art History Professor Adair Rounthwaite was recently named the Audrey Flack Short-term Senior Fellow for 2026–27. Continue reading on the Smithsonian website. 
Photo of artist Rob Rhee

Rob Rhee named Joan Mitchell Fellow

Rob Rhee, associate professor in the School of Art + Art History + Design, has been named a 2026 Joan Mitchell Fellow, a coveted prize for visual artists. Continue reading on UW College of Arts & Sciences News

Summer reads (and more)

We've curated a few of our favorite recent media releases—plus recommendations for this summer's Book Bingo! Featured on University of Washington Magazine

ArtSci Roundup: Summer 2026

Come curious. Leave inspired. Wherever you are, the University of Washington offers opportunities to learn and connect with the ideas, people, and research shaping our world. This summer, visit campus for the latest exhibitions at the Henry Art Gallery and Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, or join us from anywhere through recorded lectures, podcasts, virtual experiences, and more. As a…
Gallery visitors looking at work in the 2026 BA in Art Graduation Exhibition Group 1

Jacob Lawrence Gallery reflects on a year of collaboration and community

We are proud to share a few of this year’s highlights reflecting on the many ways the Jacob Lawrence Gallery has grown and connected with our campus community.

Assembly Art Fair Seattle 2026

School alumni at Seattle's new gallery-led art fair

Assembly is a new invitational contemporary art fair organized by a cohort of Seattle's leading galleries, happening on July 22–26, 2026, at the West Canal Yards. Founding members include Traver Gallery, led by School alum Sarah Traver (BFA 2002), and Greg Kucera Gallery.  

View of Design Show 2026 at Jacob Lawrence Gallery

Explore student work online

As we close another academic year, we’ve compiled a guide to the many places where you can continue exploring student work online—from exhibitions and portfolios to research projects and publications.

Veronica Markey looking at pop-up artist books in the UW Special Collections Library

Following curiosity through Art History

Veronica Markey (MA 2026) looks back on what drew her to the Art History program, how her interests developed into a thesis project, and the experiences that shaped her graduate education. 

Li-Yuan Chiou and Karen Cheng

Karen Cheng and Li-Yuan Chiou receive SEED-AI grant to develop AI-powered critique tool

Cheng and Chiou's tool aims to provide visual feedback on composition, giving students in large design classes more guidance between critique sessions.