Henry Art Gallery (Henry Gallery Association Inc.)
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Henry Art Gallery is to engage all people in the transformative power of contemporary art and ideas.
About This Cause
The Henry was founded as Washington State's first art museum by Seattle entrepreneur Horace C. Henry, on the principle that art stimulates inquiry, fosters knowledge, and builds a healthy community. In 1926, Horace C. and Susan Henry donated their collection of 152 paintings along with $100,000 to the University of Washington (UW) for the construction of the Henry Art Gallery. The Henry opened to the public on February 10, 1927. Seventy years later, in 1997, the museum completed a major expansion, quadrupling its size to better present and preserve its collections (now numbering more than 28,000 objects) and to increase exhibitions and public programs. Internationally recognized as a pioneer in the research and presentation of contemporary art, the Henry is also known for being first in the region to showcase world-renowned contemporary artists, and first in the field to champion emerging talent.