Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you located?
We are located at Pratt Fine Arts Center, 1905 South Main Street in Seattle.

How much does each session cost?
The tuition is $11 per hour (please expect this price to change to reflect current programming costs in early 2024).

Are there scholarships available?
Yes, please contact us. No artists will be turned away for lack of funds.

What will artists do during sessions?
Sessions consist of open studio time with the ability to be guided by art instructors and volunteers. Supplies are available, and include paints, mixed media, markers, pencils, paper, canvas, wood, and are based on availability. Artists can stay all day or for blocks of time depending on preference.

Is lunch provided?
No, please bring your own lunch. We have limited access to a microwave but no refrigerator access.

Are artists required to have their caregiver in attendance?
Caregivers may be required to stay if the participant has a feeding tube or is not independent with toileting hygiene. Caregivers should also stay if intensive one-on-one attention is required. We anticipate that many participants will be able to participate without a caregiver present, but reserve the right to require caregiver attendance at staff discretion.

Can caregivers participate if they stay?
Caregivers are encouraged to interact with staff and other artists, and may choose to partake in their own creative endeavors as long as it does not interfere with Vibrant Palette artists’ own creative processes and visions.

Is there a minimum age for participating?
As this is currently an adults-only program, participants must be at least 18 to participate.

As a participant, will I have an opportunity to sell my pieces if I want to?
Yes! We regularly host art shows where art pieces will be available for purchase. If your artwork is purchased, 50% of the proceeds goes to the artist and 50% goes to Vibrant Palette.

How do I know if I qualify as a participant?
Our program aims to provide participants with disabilities a chance to express themselves creatively, learn a new medium, add structure to their day, and make new friends. Please feel welcome to join us if you feel you have a genuine physical, cognitive, mental, or emotional disability.