Ethnic Heritage Gallery

Kay's Muse Collection

Colorful straight-ahead portrait of black woman with bright pink background. Resembles a young Oprah Winfrey.

Patience, Acrylic paint on canvas, 20" x 16", 2024.

Oct. 23, 2025 - Jan. 13, 2026 - Kay Burnett is a visual artist and storyteller whose work celebrates the beauty, complexity and power of Black women. Through her signature Muse Collection, she transforms personal narrative into visual poetry - blending vibrant color, emotion and symbolism to honor stories often left untold.

Location

Third Floor Arcade Level
Seattle Municipal Tower
700 Fifth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
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Gallery Hours

Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Arts & Culture

Gülgün Kayim, Director
Address: 303 S. Jackson Street, Top Floor, Seattle, WA , 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 94748, Seattle, WA , 98124-4748
Phone: (206) 684-7171
Fax: (206) 684-7172
arts.culture@seattle.gov

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The Office of Arts & Culture promotes the value of arts and culture in, and of, communities throughout Seattle. It strives to ensure that a wide range of high-quality artistic experiences are available to everyone, encourage artist-friendly arts and cultural policy.