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KING 5 walked the show. Visitors and artists have been posting what they found upstairs at 5th & Pike — in their own words.
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The 1916 facade with Coliseum of Art banners
The Colisevm's ornate 1916 terra-cotta facade, hung with Coliseum of Art banners. July 8, 2026.
Credit: Photo: Gillian Becker / Courtesy Conru Art Foundation
The Colisevm at Fifth and Pike
The whole building from the corner of Fifth Avenue and Pike Street: the curved cornice, the tall grid window and the glass canopy. May 25, 2026.
Credit: Courtesy Conru Art Foundation
Mirror pyramid in the arched hall
A glowing mirror-and-light pyramid under the barrel-vaulted, cream-and-gold hall, Coliseum of Art summer show. July 7, 2026.
Credit: Photo: Gillian Becker / Courtesy Conru Art Foundation
Artwork by a Coliseum of Art exhibitor
Panorama of the galleries
Panorama of the main galleries under the 1916 arches during the summer show. July 6, 2026.
Credit: Courtesy Conru Art Foundation
Artwork by a Coliseum of Art exhibitor
Arched galleries and an LED portal
Two visitors walk through the nested arches toward an LED-lit portal. July 7, 2026.
Credit: Photo: Gillian Becker / Courtesy Conru Art Foundation
Sculpture under the skylight
A sea-green tentacled sculpture suspended under the round skylight, with gold drapes and tall windows behind. July 7, 2026.
Credit: Photo: Gillian Becker / Courtesy Conru Art Foundation
Artwork by a Coliseum of Art exhibitor
Gallery hall through neon lines
The long gallery hall seen through converging neon light lines: sculpture on plinths, globe chandeliers, an arched portal. July 7, 2026.
Credit: Photo: Gillian Becker / Courtesy Conru Art Foundation
Artwork by a Coliseum of Art exhibitor
A visitor at the mirror pyramid
A visitor at the mouth of the mirror pyramid, with the clock and vaulted ceiling above. July 8, 2026.
Credit: Photo: Gillian Becker / Courtesy Conru Art Foundation
Artwork by a Coliseum of Art exhibitor
An LED arch framing a painting
An arch of light framing a painting at the end of a gallery. July 7, 2026.
Credit: Photo: Gillian Becker / Courtesy Conru Art Foundation
Artwork by a Coliseum of Art exhibitor
Amber tower on a river-stone base
A tall amber found-object tower on a river-stone base in the main hall. July 8, 2026.
Credit: Photo: Gillian Becker / Courtesy Conru Art Foundation
Artwork by a Coliseum of Art exhibitor
Visitors at the light-box works
Visitors looking at botanical light-box works in a side gallery. July 8, 2026.
Credit: Photo: Gillian Becker / Courtesy Conru Art Foundation
Artwork by a Coliseum of Art exhibitor
1916 plasterwork, upper floor
Original 1916 ornamental plasterwork on an upper-floor ceiling, photographed during a walkthrough before the restoration. May 20, 2024.
Credit: Courtesy Conru Art Foundation
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Winners — August 31, 2026
This contest is closed. People dressed to the art inside the show. These three looks won.
See the winnersIn their words
Visitors, writing from inside the building.
“It was an artsy kind of day.”
Ignatius Annor · Instagram · August 8, 2026
“Hiding above the former Banana Republic…”
@sleepathomecamp · Instagram · August 21, 2026
“If immersive art is your thing.”
Monica & Jeremy · Instagram · August 2026
“Sometimes we can have good things.”
Omnisprout · Facebook · August 21, 2026
“At the Coliseum of Art, Seattle.”
@chin.funadventures · Instagram · August 5, 2026
“Seattle has a Coliseum?”
Instagram · July 2026
“Where to find free arts events in Seattle.”
Instagram · August 2026
“The venue itself tells a story.”
Rachel Hansen · LinkedIn · August 2026
Artists
“Downtown? Check out the Coliseum of Art Show.”
Dawn Endean · Instagram · July 17, 2026
“Open July through August.”
Jeff Mihalyo · Instagram · July 2026
“Pleased to Meet You.”
UCKIOOD · Instagram · July 2026
“Five paintings up. Each one has a song.”
Maëry Lanahan · Facebook · August 7, 2026
“Project Hydra: Iterations.”
Grant Hinkson · LinkedIn · June 2026
“Luminous Offering opens with the Coliseum.”
Kelly Haejung Paik · LinkedIn · June 26, 2026
Guides
“Recommended. Don’t miss.”
EverOut Seattle · Through Sept. 6, 2026
“Around town during Seattle Art Week.”
Seattle Art Fair · July 22–26, 2026
“A temporary summer exhibition of art, glass, sculpture, and light.”
Art of Seattle · Checked Aug. 9, 2026
“NEW DOWNTOWN ART WALK STOP”
Seattle Downtown Art Walk · Instagram · June 2026
In print
“Seattle’s Coliseum Theater opens for art show as owner weighs building’s future.”
Puget Sound Business Journal · June 25, 2026
“For decades, this was where Seattle went to be amazed in the dark.”
Laura Marie Rivera · Queen Anne & Magnolia News · July 22, 2026
“Refurbished Coliseum of Art.”
Seattle Magazine · Summer 2026
Posted from the show? Tag @coliseumofart.
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