A visit to Seattle’s King Street Station can be a great outing with kids and teens — it’s a historic building, beautifully restored, and there are trains. But there’s another reason to visit: the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture’s art exhibition “You, Me, & Everything Between Us”. The exhibit features artwork selected by the 10 youth curators, each between the ages of 15 and 17, in the City of Seattle’sFresh Perspectives program. The program is a collaboration between the culture office and Seattle Public Utilities 1% Art program.
“This exhibition represents a broader diversity of artistic voices than in generations past,” said Gülgün Kayim, director of the City Arts and Culture Office. “This is a first step toward expanding our collection to represent the many voices that make up the fabric of our city.”
Fresh Perspectives youth curators receive a stipend to develop their art skills, connect with artists, art institutions, and others, and learn about the city’s public utilities. Along with supporting the teen curators, Seattle Public Utilities has set aside a budget to acquire new artwork curated by the teens. Those works of art will become part of Seattle’s Civic Art Collection.
The 2025 youth curators have been immersed in curatorial practice and arts administration. The group includes Audrey Mae Lumaguip, Billie Atkins, Bowie Logan, Bryan Emmanuel, Bunny Heminger, Cam Koga, Giselle Kalei Balansay, Max Santiago, Sammy Tewelde, and Nico Charbonneau. They are mentored by Janet Nechama Miller, who also serves as the program’s project manager in 2025.
Miller is an artist and teacher based in Seattle, and their artwork spans paintings, drawings, and handmade books. According to a Seattle news release, they are an artist and teacher based in Seattle, and their artwork spans paintings, drawings, and handmade books. According to a Seattle news release, Miller’s work is “deeply influenced by social justice movements, drawing inspiration from the people and communities who have worked tirelessly to foster hope, resiliency, and safer ways of living. Miller’s pieces reflect the revolutionary spirit of those who strive to reimagine love, family, and home, and transformative visions for a world free from violence and oppression.”
Seattle Public Utilities General Manager and CEO Andrew Lee said the youth curators’ work: “We look forward to reviewing the exhibition and selecting artworks that will be part of the Civic Art Collection, especially those that address fundamental issues of equity and environmental justice and engage communities.”
“You, Me, & Everything Between Us” is on view through Oct. 11, 2025. ARTS at King Street Station is open Wednesday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and until 8 p.m. on First Thursdays. It’s located at 303 S. Jackson Street, Top Floor in Seattle. Admission is FREE.
