Growing Forward: The Neddy at 30 Years
The Neddy Artist Award program is proud to celebrate thirty years of commitment to visual artists in the Puget Sound region. In partnership with RailSpur Studios, Growing Forward: The Neddy at 30 Years presents twenty-two Neddy Finalists and Recipients who have been recognized since the award’s inception. Through painting, photography, sculpture, and film, this exhibition exudes the artistic impact and dedication that the Neddy embraces.
Opening on Thursday, June 23, 2026
Public reception 5-9pm
Open hours to include
Friday, July 24, 3-8pm
Saturday, July 25, 12-8pm
Sunday, July 26, 12-7pm open hours
Thursday, August 6 (Pioneer Square Art Walk), 5-9pm
Location: RailSpur Studios - 419 Occidental Ave S, Level 2 - Seattle, WA 98104
Presented by the Neddy Artist Awards
Funded by the Behnke Foundation
Stewarded by Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University
In partnership with RailSpur Studios
Featuring:
Alison Bremner - April Surgent - Cristina Martinez - Dana Blume - Dan Webb - Eirik Johnson - Gillian Theobald - Hank Reavis - Inye Wokoma - Jeffry Mitchell - Jo Cosme - Jordan Monloire - Juan Alonso-Rodriguez (courtesy of ArtX Contemporary) - Kimberly Trowbridge - Lauren Boilini - Lead Pencil Studio - Lynne Siefert - Margie Livingston - Ned Behnke - Robert Hardgrave - Sangram Majumdar - Soo Hong
The Neddy Artist Award program is funded by the Behnke Foundation and stewarded by Cornish
College of the Arts at Seattle University as a tribute to the life and work of Seattle painter and teacher Robert E. [Ned] Behnke (1948-1989).
