INSPIRING ARTISTS, DIVERSIFYING AUDIENCES

Our Access Art program facilitates opportunities for participants to attend (in-person and virtual) first rate performances, exhibitions, guided tours, and lectures, all at no cost. By collaborating with our Arts Partners, Access Art exposes Path with Art participants to the creative pulse of Seattle, providing access to local arts and cultural experiences and fostering a sense of active participation in the greater community. Access Art also benefits local cultural institutions by broadening and diversifying their audience base.

2025 ACCESS ART EVENTS

Fall Access Art registration open between October 31 and closes on November 12. Placements will be emailed on November 17.

Participants will be placed in one of the below Access Art opportunities. Unless otherwise noted, each event is for one ticket per person.

Access Art placements are not first come first serve. Please indicate your top three choices on the sign up form in the event your first-choice has more interest than available tickets. Priority for all Access Art events is based on prior attendance records, past wait-lists, and not based on when you register within the registration period.

If you have any questions or need help signing up, please email program@pathwithart.org or call or text 206-601-7112

MoPOP – GENERAL ADMISSION + Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29
NOON PST

Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)
325 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

>>TICKET: 1

This ticket provides general access to the museum in addition to the Asian Comics special exhibition which we will be touring. Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form explores the medium’s rich history and its powerful influence on global pop culture.

Showcasing the evolution of visual storytelling from traditional graphic forms to modern digital innovations, this special exhibition features the largest-ever selection of original Asian comic artworks and includes over 400 pieces from countries such as Japan, China, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, and Vietnam.

Learn more about MoPOP and the Asian Comics exhibition at mopop.org.

Accessibility information: Museum is wheelchair accessible at all levels; noise-cancelling headphones and sensory bags available; hidden-disability sunflower lanyards offered.

Elf: The Musical at 5th Ave Theatre

Friday, December 12
7:30pm
Approx. 2 h 30 min (incl. intermission)

5th avenue theatre
1308 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

>>TICKET: 1

5th Avenue's production of Elf: The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who accidentally crawls into Santa's sack of gifts and is taken to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. The heartwarming musical follows Buddy on his quest for his real family, as well as bringing much-needed Christmas spirit to the city of New York.

Based on the beloved movie starring Will Ferrell and Zoey Deschanel, this show first premiered on Broadway in 2010, and has since been inducted into the canon of classic Christmas shows. Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin provided the bouncy score, while the book came courtesy of Broadway vet Thomas Meehan (Annie) and comedian Bob Martin. This critically acclaimed musical is a joyful addition to holiday theatre, with enough hi-tech wizardry and songs to keep the kids engrossed, as well as plenty of jokes for the adults.

Learn more at 5th Avenue Theatre.

Accessibility offerings: Wheelchair seating available upon reservation; select performances offer ASL, open captioning, and audio description devices.

Holiday Pops at Seattle Symphony

Friday, December 12
8pm PST
Approx. 2 hours

Benaroya Hall
200 University St, Seattle, WA 98101

>>Ticket: 1

Celebrate the season with the Seattle Symphony under the baton of conductor Stuart Chafetz, featuring beloved holiday classics, carol favorites, and joyous orchestral performances that evoke the warmth and spirit of the holidays.

Learn more at Seattle Symphony

Accessibility information: Wheelchair accessible seating, assisted listening devices available.

The Lion King (Sensory-Friendly Performance) at the Paramount

Saturday, December 13
2pm PST
Approx. 2h 30m (standard musical runtime)

Paramount Theatre
911 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101

>>Ticket: 1

Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. The Lion King also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like The Lion King.

Learn more at Seattle Theater Group.

Accessibility information: This is a sensory-friendly version of the beloved Broadway musical tailored for audiences needing a gentler experience: reduced volume, house lights partially raised, and a relaxed entry/exit policy. Wheelchair seating available; closed captioning and audio description devices provided. ASL & open-caption performances scheduled.

The Nutcracker at Pacific Northwest Ballet

Wednesday, December 17
7:30pm
Approx. 2 h 20 min (incl. intermission)

Pacific Northwest Ballet / McCaw Hall
321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker returns to brighten your holidays! Experience the sparkle, dancing, music, and magic that only The Nutcracker can bring. We’ll be decking the halls (McCaw Hall, that is) and putting on the greatest show in town, all you need are your tickets. Gather your friends and family for the Northwest’s favorite holiday tradition, a treat you’ll savor all season long. 

Learn more at pnb.org

Accessibility information: Fully accessible seating and companion seating available; parking and entry instructions listed on venue site.

SEATtle art museum

General Admission TICKET | Anytime SAM is Open | In-Person

1300 1st Ave | Seattle, WA 98101

>>Ticket: 1 *one ticket allows entry for up to 6 people*

Located downtown, one block from Pike Place Market, global art collections, temporary installations, and exhibitions from around the world bridge cultures and centuries.

Learn more about the Seattle Art Museum on their website.

Seattle Aquarium

General Admissions | Anytime the Aquarium is Open | In-Person

>>Ticket: 1

1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59

Located on Seattle’s scenic waterfront at Pier 59 and Pier 60, the Seattle Aquarium is a nonprofit conservation leader with the mission: Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment. Established in May 1977 and managed since 2010 by the Seattle Aquarium Society, it consistently ranks among the top aquariums in the U.S., welcoming millions of visitors and educating over two million schoolchildren about the Salish Sea and global oceans. Its award-winning exhibits include Window on Washington Waters, Life on the Edge tidepools, the immersive Underwater Dome, thriving marine mammals, and the newly unveiled Ocean Pavilion, featuring tropical reef species in a LEED-gold–certified sustainable building that opened in August 2024. As an AZA-accredited institution and steward of Puget Sound’s natural heritage, the aquarium leads vital conservation research, educational outreach, and efforts such as species restoration and ocean policy advocacy.

Learn more about the Seattle Aquarium at seattleaquarium.org

Participants will be placed in one of the above Access Art opportunities. Please indicate your top three choices on the sign up form in the event your first-choice has more interest than available tickets. Priority for all Access Art events is based on prior attendance records, past wait-lists, and not based on when you register within the registration period.

If you have any questions or need assistance registering, please email program@pathwithart.org or call 206-601-7112.