About

Vibrant Palette is a progressive art studio and creative community space for artists with autism, developmental disabilities, and other disabilities located in Seattle, Washington.

Established in 2017, Vibrant Palette provides artists with disabilities the opportunity to create in a supportive studio environment, exhibit their work, and promote inclusion in Seattle’s contemporary arts community. 

We host open studio every Tuesday from 11:00am - 2:00pm and Wednesday from 9:30am - 3:30pm in The Factory Building at Equinox Studios in the Georgetown neighborhood.

Please fill out an Artist Application if you are interested in joining Vibrant Palette.

Vibrant Palette Arts Center is a program of Parkview Services.

Parkview Services creates inclusive housing solutions that promote stability, opportunity and community. For more info go to parkviewservices.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you located?
We are located in the Factory Building at Equinox Studios, 6520 5th Ave S in Seattle. Studio room #114.

How much does each session cost?
The tuition is $15 per hour.

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.

Vibrant Palette Short Documentary

Donations help the world go-round at Vibrant Palette!

Please follow the donate button to Parkview Services fund campaign site and then apply your donation to “Vibrant Palette Arts Center.” Those funds will stay with our art program!

Additionally, please contact us if you have any high quality art supplies that you would like to donate to our artists.