Exhibits
See what’s on display now at our Level 8 Gallery at the Central Library. We use our gallery space to host touring exhibits or partner with communities to share work from local artists and explore local history and current events.
Circle Up! Listen to the Moment Exhibit
An exhibition of art and oral histories collected from restorative justice practitioners and Circle-keepers in South Seattle. These oral histories, connected to abolitionist movements which mobilized youth and community members across South Seattle, preserves and honors the legacies of Black-led restorative work deepening understanding of how these leaders shaped educational systems grounded in justice for all students; especially those who have been marginalized by systemic racism.
Composed of listening stations including oral histories conducted by Sierra Parsons and Ricky Reyes with stories from Zion Thomas, Jabali Stewart, Amber Donaldson, Jerrell Davis, Chelsea Gallegos, Afam Ayika, Chevas Gary, Princess Shareef, and Mariam Bayo, photography and zine art by Eboni Wyatt, and other artifacts, Circle Up! Listen to the Moment will run from May 2 to July 31, 2025.
This exhibit is held in partnership with Wa Na Wari, Black Heritage Society of Washington, and WA-BLOC.
Past Exhibits
See images and learn more about past exhibits at the Library.