Frye Art Museum

The Frye Art Museum is based in Seattle, Washington. It is a museum of art with emphasis on painting and sculpture from the 19th century to the present.

History of the Frye Art Museum:

The Frye Art Museum was set up by Charles and Emma Frye. The couple bought their first European painting at the Chicago World fair in 1983. Their collection steadily grew to include more than 230 works of art that covered the walls of their house on Seattle’s First Hill. After the death of Emma Frye in 1934, Charles Frye spent his last years in solitude. Upon his death, Charles Frye bequeathed his collection for the foundation of a free public art museum. The museum was opened in 1952. The first director of the museum was Walser Greathouse. After Walser Greathouse died, his widow Kay took over the directorship of the museum. The American and Alaskan collections of the museum were established by the Greathouses.

Collections at the Frye Art Museum:

The permanent collection of the Frye Art Gallery is a reflection of the conservative artistic taste of Charles Frye. The exhibits at the museum are especially dedicated to representational art. Recently, the Seattle based museum have displayed bold and disturbing images in its exhibits. The permanent collection of the museum has been reorganized to present the works in a different arrangement.

Mission of the Frye Art Museum:

The Frye Art Museum aims at engaging audiences challenge their perceptions and encourage discourses on complexities of representational art through its exhibitions, collections and programs.
The programs at Frye Art Museum include films, discussions, musical soirées, guided tours and art history lectures. The Frye Art Museum has facilities for adult workshops, Youth & Outreach programs and student & teacher programs. Admission to the museum is free and guided tours are available on advance booking.