Howard House was a contemporary art gallery located in the historic

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District in

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. From its inception in 1997 to its closing on June 12, 2010, the gallery fostered the careers of several local, national and international artists. Billy Howard, the gallery's owner, cited slow business as the basis for the decision. Gallerist Billy Howard has been credited with introducing the Seattle art scene to the concept of the alternative space and has championed

artist-run space An artist-run space or artist-run centre (Canada) is a gallery or other facility operated or directed by artists, frequently circumventing the structures of public art centers, museums, or commercial galleries and allowing for a more experimental ...

s. He first began Howard House by hosting performances and site-specific art works in his

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home, inviting visitors to see works installed in his stairwell, dining room and bedroom. In an interview with art critic Jen Graves of '' The Stranger'', the gallery's owner said that he will continue to work with artists on a projects basis.Graves, Jen
"Howard House Is Closing"
The Stranger. May 28, 2010.

References

External links

Howard House website
{{Coord, 47.60245, -122.332834, display=t Contemporary art galleries in the United States Buildings and structures in Seattle Art museums and galleries established in 1997 Art museums and galleries disestablished in 2010 1997 establishments in Washington (state) 2010 disestablishments in Washington (state)