About this Event
INDUSTRIES IN FOCUS: VISUAL ARTS + TEXTILE DESIGN + PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY + CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP + LIFESTYLE BRANDING
Join us for one of the most intimate and special field trips we've ever put together. We're heading to the home studio of Mikey McKinney, the visionary behind , a one-of-a-kind Seattle design house that defies category. Pillows, textiles, fashion, soft sculpture, art... it's all in scope. Campy, dreamy, spiritual, and otherworldly, and so is this event. This one is going to feel less like a field trip and more like a housewarming party with your most creative friends. You're gonna love it.
Who is Mikey McKinney? Mikey is a Seattle-based artist whose work is rooted in social and political dissidence through the avant-garde and the absurd. A graduate of the Art Institute of New York, he's toured the country with musical projects, created art for social justice organizations, and built Haus of Hands into a beloved soft sculpture and textile practice, entirely by hand, with a Singer sewing machine, using vintage estate sale finds, MOOD fashion fabric, and yes, grandma fabric from Joann. His work has been featured in The Seattle Times, The Stranger, KEXP, and Dwell Magazine. He is currently learning to play the flute.
Oh, and his team consists of one designer and one perfect grey cat.
What are we gonna do? Mikey will open his doors and walk us through his creative world, how he sources fabric, constructs his pieces, and stages his apartment for product photography. You'll see what it actually looks like to live and work as a full-time artist in Seattle. Drinks and light bites will be on hand as you explore, lounge, and soak it all in.
Then we take it to the streets. We'll walk a few blocks together to the Pioneer Square Art Walk, where Mikey will lead us through some of his favorite galleries and businesses, or we'll discover new ones together. Whether this is your first art walk or your fiftieth, experiencing it alongside a working artist and a group of like-minded creatives hits completely different.
This is your chance to see what's possible when you build a life around your craft, right here in the 206.
📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 5:30–7 PM
💵 $10 entry not including fees and taxes. Covers lite bites, drinks, and programming from SEATTLE CREATES
📍 Pioneer Square, Seattle.
Meet up at Peter Miller Architecture And Design Books (Post Alley, 304 Alaskan Way S, Seattle, WA 98104)
🕠 Please arrive by 5:30 PM. Mikey will lead the whole group up to his studio at the same time, so we want to make sure no one gets left behind!
🚗 Paid street parking. Free Art Walk parking starts at 5:00 PM, grab validation from venues during the walk. Parking details here: https://pioneersquare.org/art-walks/
EVENT TIMELINE
- 5:00 pm > Free Pioneer Square Art Walk parking begins
- 5:30 pm > Meet outside Peter Miller Architecture And Design Books
- 5:40 pm > Mikey will walk us to his studio. Tour the space, see the work, lounge, chat, drinks + light bites
- 6:30 pm > Take it outside! We spill into Pioneer Square Art Walk together. Explore galleries, discover new artists, pop into shops, and grab parking validation along the way.
- After > The night is still young. Maybe grab dinner together? 🍜
WHAT TO EXPECT?
- A rare peek inside a working artist's live/work studio and creative process
- See how fabric, sculpture, and product photography come together under one roof
- Drinks + light bites, this one has a full party vibe
- A guided art walk through Pioneer Square with an artist who knows the scene
- Discover galleries, businesses, and creatives hiding in plain sight in your own city
- Networking with makers, artists, and creative professionals
- Real talk on what it looks like to live from your work, no filter, no computers required
A few things to know:
- This is a small, intimate gathering so please be respectful of Mikey's home and creative space
- There will be a cat at the studio 🐈
- Wear comfortable shoes, we'll be walking to the Art Walk after!
- If you're running late, please DM us on Instagram @Seattle_Creates and we'll make sure you can get into the building.
ABOUT SEATTLE CREATES
SEATTLE CREATES is a creative workforce development initiative designed to fuel the creative economy. We offer free and low-barrier access to in-person workshops, field trips, and hands-on industry training that helps people build skills, expand their networks, and thrive in today's interdisciplinary workforce. Rooted in the intersection of arts, technology, and community, we connect curious people with the professionals, spaces, and opportunities that can change the trajectory of their creative lives.
Let's stay connected and create something amazing together.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Peter Miller Architecture And Design Books, 304 Alaskan Way South, Seattle, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 15.12
