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❄️ Due to the winter weather conditions predicted tomorrow in Seattle, the Discovery Center will be closed Friday, Dec 23. ❄️ Stay safe and warm!

LAST CHANCE: Don't miss multidisciplinary artist Jessica Byrd Ghyvoronsky talking about the art installation that accompanies our exhibit, Where Do We Go From Here? Stories from a Transforming World.

will be in the Discovery Center starting at 1 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 10. This will be the last artist activation before the exhibit ends at the end of the year.

Giving Marketplace starts in less than 24 hours!

Stop by the Discovery Center on Friday or Saturday to support a good cause while checking everyone off your holiday shopping list.

We’re only two days away from the start of Giving Marketplace!

No time to wrap gifts this year? No sweat. will be there offering reusable gift bags in exchange for a suggested donation.

See you soooon!

Giving Marketplace vendor spotlight: .africa

Established in 2019, TASWIRA stands for Transformative Action for Sustainable Women's Initiatives and Resources in Africa. They are an African art and design organization with the mission to empower women’s participation in the global economy and to help close the opportunity gaps that exist internationally.

TASWIRA’s African streetwear, hand-woven and natural products are produced by the Bamburi Women's Empowerment Center located within the small village of Bamburi in Mombasa, Kenya. All of their goods are created with the goals of embracing traditional African practices and generating additional income for children’s school tuition and fees.

‼️Giving Marketplace takes place *this Friday and Saturday* at the Gates Foundation Discovery Center. Visit the link in our bio for more details and a full list of vendors. See you there!

Looking for something fun to do with out-of-town guests this weekend?

Artist Jessica Byrd Ghyvoronsky will be in our galleries at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, to lead a conversation about the installation that accompanies the exhibit, Where Do We Go from Here? Stories from a Transforming World.

Come on by, bring your questions for Jessica, and check out all of our exhibits. It's free!

✨Giving Marketplace vendor spotlight✨

is a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to connecting weavers in the Andean Mountains with global markets. They collaborate with women artisans to support their efforts towards educational and financial independence.

Awamaki will be one of nearly 30 vendors offering unique holiday gifts at this year's Giving Marketplace, set for Dec. 2 and 3 at the Discovery Center.

Complete event info is at discovergates.org/givingmarketplace or the link in our bio. See you there!

🎁Giving Marketplace is in !

Don’t miss your chance to give back while checking everyone off your holiday shopping list.

Find the story, and complete event info, at the link in our bio.

What else is there to do at Giving Marketplace? We're glad you asked!

✂️Get crafty: Join staff from on Friday, Dec. 2, to make a colorful card to give during the holiday season. Learn how they use the arts as a tool for mental and emotional health.

💍DIY jewelry gifts: Learn how to make a beautiful, wearable gift for someone you love with on Saturday, Dec. 3. All materials provided. Janet is a local artist who upcycles used bicycle parts and inner tubes into wearable art.

🎺Live music: We’ll be bopping along to the festive sounds of Folks Project on Friday, Dec. 2, and the Mountlake Terrace High School Jazz Band on Saturday, Dec. 3.

Find complete info for this two-day event at the link in our bio. See you there!

🎶Giving Marketplace isn't just about shopping. You'll also find family-friendly holiday activities, live music and more.

On Friday, Dec. 2, renowned Seattle jazz band Folks Project will help us get into the holiday groove from 3 to 4 p.m.

Consisting of pianist Darrius Willrich, drummer D’Vonne Lewis and bassist Evan Flory-Barnes, Folks Project musicians have performed at festivals around the world and recently released their debut critically acclaimed album, “Live At The Triple Door."

Full event details are available at the link in our bio. See you there!

➡️This Saturday, Nov. 12: Meet artist Jessica Byrd Ghyvoronsky and join a conversation about the art installation that accompanies our exhibition, Where Do We Go from Here? Stories from a Transforming World.

🎨”Confluence” features five trees with white fabric ribbon where museum visitors have shared their pandemic experiences and memories. One thousand origami lilies hang from the ceiling.

👋Jessica will be in the gallery at 1 p.m. to answer questions and talk about what went into the project. Hope to see you there!

🎁Don't miss the holiday giving event of the season! At the Discovery Center’s annual Giving Marketplace, you can support a good cause while shopping for everyone on your list.

🧵Find unique gifts from dozens of vendors with the proceeds supporting immigrants and refugees, women and girls, global health, education, the environment, and much more.

🎶Enjoy family-friendly holiday activities and performances, then discover ways to take action on issues you care about.

📅Save the date — Dec. 2 and 3 — and visit the link in our bio for more info!