Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University

06/04/2026

Three art exhibitions open this week on the Cornish campus featuring work by staff, faculty, alum and the 2026 Neddy Artist Award finalists!

Smallish: Seattle & {work of fiction}
On view June 3-July 24. 2026
9th Ave Gallery
Opening: June 3, 5-7pm

Agents of Change by Neddy Artist Awards finalists
On view June 3-September 12, 2026
The Behnke Family Gallery
Opening: June 3, 6-9pm

Escape the rain this week and pop over to South Lake Union for a dose of art. 🖼️

05/27/2026

"Okay, now let's take a silly one!" 📸

Commencement snapshots with 321 FOTO X Photo Booths

05/22/2026

What does meaningful support for artists look like right now?

For 30 years, the Neddy Artist Award has invested in artists whose work pushes boundaries and sparks deeper conversations around art, community and lived experience.

We recently spoke with the 2026 Neddy recipients, Jo Cosme (open medium) and Sangram Majumdar (painting), whose work explores displacement, perception and the systems that shape how we see each other.

Read more about their work and the impact of sustained arts funding below!

05/14/2026

Cornish alums Joe Shlichta and Matt Sellars met on campus in the early 90s. Now, in 2026, they're joining creative forces for an exhibition at Traver Gallery that brings together painting and sculptural carving.

Though working in distinct media, both artists engage with light as an active, elusive force—one that shapes experience while resisting capture.

Now on view through May 30, 2026! Learn more below.

05/12/2026

Today, the first alumni class of Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University crossed the commencement stage. 🎓

During the ceremony, alum and Honorary Degree Recipient Reggie Watts reflected on his time on campus in the 1990s, sharing, “I wouldn’t be who I am today without Cornish.”

We wouldn't be the same without you all, either. Congratulations, Class of 2026!

05/12/2026

05/08/2026

We’re celebrating Cornish alum Amy O’Neal, Dance ’99, on being named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship recipient!

During her time at Cornish, O’Neal trained and performed with influential Seattle companies including Pat Graney Company and Scott/Powell Performance, building the foundation for a career that blends hip-hop, house and contemporary dance. She also became the first recipient of Cornish’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2014.

Today, O’Neal is a nationally recognized choreographer, educator and founder of Hybrid Dance Lab in Los Angeles and Seattle.

This prestigious fellowship is a powerful recognition of her creative impact. Congratulations, Amy! 👏

05/07/2026

We’re sharing an opportunity for Cornish alumni and visual artists across Washington.

The MAC Reverse Scholarship Program from The Robert B. McMillen Foundation offers awards of up to $25,000 to help eligible artists pay down existing student loan debt.

The program supports artists who are actively developing their work and contributing to their
communities. To qualify, applicants must be Washington residents age 25 or older with a visual arts degree. Learn more about eligibility requirements in the comments.

Applications close May 13 at midnight.

05/05/2026

One week until commencement 🎉

We can’t wait to celebrate the Cornish Class of 2026!

05/02/2026

The 2026 Performance Production BFA Showcase offered a look at the full creative process behind live shows, from early sketches to finished pieces.

Students shared their costumes, lighting, scenery, stage management binders and other production work created throughout their time at Cornish College of the Arts.

We celebrate their growth, craft and the collaboration that brings our favorite performances to life!

Cornish College of the Arts - Theater Department