Sand Point Arts and Cultural Exchange
Sand Point Arts and Cultural Exchange (SPACE) connects and enriches our community through art, music, and culture.
The Magnuson Park Gallery is a production of Sand Point Arts and Cultural Exchange. SPACE was founded as an arts non-profit in Magnuson Park in 1994. The initial focus was on preserving some of the historic buildings in the park for arts and cultural uses (including Buildings 30 and 138). Magnuson Park is the second largest city park in Seattle (350 acres) and was a former U.S. Navy support base. Aside from the gallery SPACE also operates a low power FM radio station in the Park – SPACE 101.1 FM and works to promote arts and music in the park.
Open Studios
Twice a year, you can visit Building 30 West for Open Studios. Visitors can step inside working artists studios, meet the artists, and gain insight into their processes, inspirations, and techniques across various mediums and styles. This event invites art lovers and the curious alike to engage directly with the vibrant local art scene and discover the creativity thriving within the community.
Plein Air Exhibitions
For the last several years, Magnuson Park Gallery has partnered with Plein Air Washington Artists (PAWA) to jury and present an annual Plein Air Views of Washington Gallery Exhibition.
One of our most popular exhibitions!
Paint Out Day
For the last three years Magnuson Park Gallery has hosted a Plein Air Paint-Out and Wet Works Display — a celebration of creativity in real time!
SPACE 101.1 FM
SPACE 101.1 is a low power FM station broadcasting from Magnuson Park in Northeast Seattle and streaming worldwide from space101fm.org. SPACE 101.1 is a people-powered station with a passion for good music and great radio that extends beyond our home base.
Programs
What sets SPACE 101.1 FM apart is our diverse programming. As a non-commercial community radio station, we offer about 30 locally produced programs covering a wide range of genres. When not airing fantastic locally produced programs, we present the SPACE MIX—a tailored blend of the best new music, vintage alternative rock, classic R&B, local music, and unexpected delights.
Magnuson Park Live!
The Magnuson Park Live! The series hosts Pacific Northwest musicians who perform live in an intimate environment. The studio audience has a chance to see the best of the local music scene in a relaxed environment. These evenings are audio and video recorded and these recordings are shared online and on the air.
Get Involved
Looking for ways you can get involved with SPACE? Follow the link below for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have more questions about SPACE? See if they are answered here or reach out to us.
What is Sand Point Arts and Cultural Exchange (SPACE)?
SPACE has a mission to connect and enrich our community in Magnuson Park, NE Seattle, and beyond, through art, music, and culture.
SPACE has been active in the Magnuson Park area for over 30 years.
SPACE incorporated in 1994 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) to help the City of Seattle develop arts and cultural activities and facilities at the former US Naval Air Station Seattle in the Sand Point Area of Seattle.
How is SPACE organized?
SPACE is led by a Board of Directors and works in partnership with the Seattle Parks Department to create public opportunities to engage with local artists.
What kinds of programming does SPACE develop?
SPACE currently oversees programs with a shared mission of supporting and building community for local artists. Magnuson Park Gallery is a visual arts gallery that hosts curated exhibitions throughout the year, featuring artists from across the Pacific Northwest. SPACE 101.1 FM is a community radio station that showcases local music through broadcasts, interviews, concert information, and live performances which are presented as Magnuson Park Live!
Where is SPACE located?
Sand Point Arts and Cultural Exchange is located in Building 30 West in Magnuson Park. Our SPACE office is open by appointment. You can find our mailing address and a map on our Contact page.
What is the best way to contact SPACE?
You can contact us anytime at [email protected] or call us at 206-522-5033.
How can I get involved with SPACE?
SPACE is looking for new volunteers! We need people to assist in the gallery during open hours, serve on committees, and help out at occasional large events. It’s a fun way to learn about all types of art and connect with the community. Please visit our Get Involved page for more information and to contact us.
We are also looking for new Board members. Get more information on the Board here. People with all kinds of expertise and life experience are welcome to apply.
Can I donate to SPACE?
Yes, we appreciate all donations, of any size. Donations from our community help SPACE keep the Magnuson Park Gallery open and keep SPACE 101.1 FM on the air. Your donation helps us keep the arts and music as a vital part of life in Magnuson Park and Northeast Seattle. Donate today.
Land Acknowledgement
Sand Point Arts and Cultural Exchange acknowledge we are on the stolen and unceded ancestral land of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Duwamish, Suquamish, Stillaguamish and Muckleshoot. We make this acknowledgment to remind ourselves that our work must strive to remedy this unjust colonization through our beliefs and actions.