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George Tsutakawa Art Gallery

Celebrating George Tsutakawa's 100th Birthday

We celebrate February 22, 2010, the birthday of George Tsutakawa, who would have been 100 this year, for his work, contributions and continuing legacy.

George Tsutakawa

Seattle-born artist and educator, George Tsutakawa (1910-1997), created fountains, sculptures and paintings, inspiring countless students and artists of all ages.


George in his studio with models and maquettes. 1966
George Tsutakawa
The artist with a fountain from the Floating World series. 1979

George Tsutakawa Art Gallery

This gallery of Asian Pacific American contemporary art is named in honor of the noted Pacific Northwest artist George Tsutakawa (1910 - 1997), and features the work of both pioneer and contemporary Asian Pacific American artists.

Use this guide (PDF) to view the many fountains by George Tsutakawa throughout Seattle and the Puget Sound region. "George Tsutakawa: Pacific Northwest Fountains" was created in conjunction with:

George Tsutakawa: The Making of a Fountain Presented by Wing Luke Asian Museum, George Tsutakawa Art Gallery, May 30, 2008 - Nov. 23, 2008

SPONSORS: 4Culture • Adobe • Artsfund • Boeing • Kongsgaard-Goldman Foundation • Little Family Foundation • Macy's • Marguerite Casey Foundation • Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs • Paul G. Allen Family Foundation • Washington State Arts Commission • Media Sponsor: Comcast

Currently on display:

Paper Unbound: Horiuchi and Beyond
On display February 15, 2013 to July 14, 2013
George Tsutakawa Art Gallery

Renowned Northwest paper artist Paul Horiuchi pushed the limits of paper through his innovative collage work. Paper Unbound celebrates his work and contemporary artists who continue to push artistic boundaries through the medium of paper.

Featured Artists:
Paul Horiuchi
Romson Regarde Bustillo
Etsuko Ichikawa
Yuri Kinoshita
Bovey Lee
Taiko Suzuki
Jeong Han Yun and Choon Hyang Yun

Exhibit partners:
Nordic Heritage Museum
Rena Bransten Gallery
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods
P-Patch Community Gardening Program
White River Valley Museum

Exhibition support from:
Washington State Arts Commission

Annual support from:
4Culture
City of Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs





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