An innovative and accessible contemporary art school, Gage Academy of Art is unapologetically independent and fiercely committed to excellence in the fields of painting, drawing, sculpting, and printmaking. Celebrating 30+ years of service to the community, we believe in personal mentorship and skills-based studio instruction, delivered by brilliant teaching artists. Whether you are a curious newcomer or a professional artist, a working creative or a retired passion-seeker, Gage is open to anyone with the desire to learn. We invite art makers of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to become part of a vibrant learning community, with access to the best art instruction, free programs, lectures, demos, events and enrichment all year long.

View or download a digital version of our full Fall 2021 Catalogue HERE

All classes are Gage 360 Online unless marked otherwise.

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DRAWING

Gage offers drawing classes to fit every skill level and schedule. Line, value, perspective, and expression are the tools of great drawing artists and the graphite, chalk, and charcoal on your fingertips will prove that you’re mastering them too. 

Artwork by Teaching Artist Amy Erickson

PAINTING

Gage offers painting classes to fit every skill level and schedule. From the classical masters to contemporary abstraction, we have the classes that build your painting toolkit as you become the artist you want to be!

Artwork by Teaching Artist Dominique Medici

SCULPTURE

Gage offers Sculpture classes to fit every skill level and schedule. Form your style and carve your artistic path. Whether you are new to getting your hands dirty or a seasoned veteran practicing your craft, there is always more to learn at Gage!

Artwork by Mike Magrath, Director of the Sculpture Atelier

YOUTH

Animators, Video Game Designers, Graphic Artists… They all start somewhere! Build skills while doing what you love. Gage offers a safe digital space to learn from creative, forward thinking, professional teaching artists on the weekends!

Artwork by Teaching Artist Sami Ariaz

SUMMER CAMPS

At Gage Academy of Art, we strive to ensure children and teens have a fun, safe, and creative learning environment to help them make the most of their summer. From traditional painting and drawing to digital storytelling and character creation, your child will have the opportunity to thrive in a Gage summer camp!


Artwork by Teaching Artist Lily Stelzer

WORKSHOPS

Versatile and fun weekend and week long programs are available in drawing, painting, mixed media, and beyond! Join one today with one of our esteemed teaching artists and amazing art community!

Artwork by Teaching Artist Jess Marie Griffith

ATELIER

The globally recognized Gage Academy of Art Atelier programs are designed for artists who intend to pursue profound mastery in painting, drawing, or sculpture disciplines under the guidance of internationally-renowned teaching artists.

Artwork by Kimberly Trowbridge, Director of the Modern Color Atelier

 

Gage Academy of Art acknowledges the Coast Salish Peoples as the original inhabitants of this area and connecting waterways. We understand the land that Gage occupies is unceded territory and that today many Indigenous peoples live here and without their stewardship, we would not have access to this space. We honor the Coast Salish Peoples’ sovereignty, rights to self-determination, culture and ways of life. Since time immemorial, Indigenous peoples have called this territory their sacred land. We commit to learning, educating others and repairing the legacy of historically harmful relationships between non-Native and Native peoples in King County. In doing so, we will be honest, and recognize the experiences of Native peoples to include genocide, forced relocation, forced assimilation, and land theft. We also acknowledge Native peoples are survivors, present in today’s world, thriving. We encourage everyone here today to ask themselves: what can I do to support Indigenous communities?

In an effort to be transparent, Gage is contemplating this call to action and re-working how to best support Indigenous communities.

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