Fine arts in the city and the region

Ryan James will speak to the Rotary Club of Kirkland about the state of fine arts in the city and our region, and the outlook for post-pandemic health and vibrancy as the fine arts maintain their role as a central element of the city's and the region's culture.

 

James is gallery director and art advisor at ryan james fine arts.  The gallery was founded in 2011 by James, who was joined in 2014 by business partner Jessica Kravtiz.  Located in Kirkland, ryan james fine arts showcases both known and emerging artists specializing in abstract, modern and conceptual arts.  A champion for arts on the Eastside and beyond, Ryan serves on the Bellevue Arts Museum Board of Trustees, on the Greater Kirkland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and is a former Kirkland Cultural Arts Commission chair.  This award-winning art advocate and curator has been widely acknowledged for his excellence in the field, with his gallery earning Best Art Gallery from 425 Magazine for three consecutive years (2018, 2019, and 2020).  Ryan is also known for his extensive volunteerism in and beyond the world of art, and was named the Best Community Volunteer in 2020 by the Kirkland Reporter.