‘Florals’ | Public Art Exhibition at Seattle Convention Center
Curated by Mara Vostral, Arts Program Specialist | Seattle Convention Center
Exhibition Dates
Exhibition Dates: February 13 - April 21, 2026ABOUT THE phyllis lamphere EXHIBIT at SCC
Colleen Hoffenbacker’s AI-collaborative work is featured in Florals - Light in the Winter at the Phyllis Lamphere Gallery, part of the Seattle Convention Center’s leading Rotating Art Program—one of the city’s most enduring and respected public‑art initiatives, dedicated to presenting the breadth of contemporary practice across the Pacific Northwest, in Seattle, a recognized hub for artificial intelligence and creative innovation. Coinciding with the annual Northwest Flower & Garden Festival—an event drawing more than 60,000 visitors to the Convention Center—the exhibition situates Hoffenbacker’s artistic inquiry within the vibrant seasonal interplay of art, design, and the natural world. Spanning the Arch and Summit buildings, including the Phyllis Lamphere Gallery on Level 2, the Rotating Art Program integrates contemporary work into the daily rhythm of downtown life. Exhibitions are scheduled approximately two years in advance through a formal review process led by the SCC’s Art Advisors, and since 1991, nearly 200 presentations have been hosted in the Phyllis Lamphere Gallery, underscoring its long‑standing role in Seattle’s public‑art landscape.
ABOUT Seattle Convention Center public art collection
The SCC’s public art collection is one of the largest and most respected in the region, with 100+ works by major Northwest artists. The Phyllis Lamphere Gallery is a key component of this program, designed to enrich the campus experience and connect the Center to the broader cultural landscape of the Pacific Northwest. Guided by the SCC’s Art Advisors and curated through a formal review process, the rotating exhibitions complement the Center’s extensive permanent collection of Northwest art. Together, they reflect Seattle’s long‑standing commitment to integrating art into civic architecture and public experience. The program showcases regional arts organizations, juried exhibitions, and curated group shows, offering artists sustained visibility in a high‑traffic, architecturally significant setting. For artists, the Rotating Art Program serves as a bridge between the city’s cultural institutions and its broader public—an opportunity to share work within a space shaped by Seattle’s history, civic leadership, and ongoing investment in public art.
