Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP)

Keith Haring’s career may have been brief, spanning a mere ten years between his departure from art school and his untimely death. Throughout his all-too-brief career, Haring maintained an unparalleled dedication to young people, advocating for their health and rights while also supporting their creative development. Included in Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy is a YAB community youth partnership featuring the work of three local youth artists commissioned to create a Haring-inspired piece. These three artworks that greet visitors as they enter the exhibition were created by Yuran He, Maya Park-Weber, and Abby Heustess. With this collaboration, MOPOP’s YAB (Youth Advisory Board) has amplified young voices, built community by curating local youth artists for the exhibition, and fostered a safe space for true creative expression. ?? Get your tickets to see the artwork up close as you enter the exhibition. https://lnkd.in/g9Cmewxk Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy is a Single Source Traveling Exhibition provided by PANART, a Private Collection. #MOPOP #KeithHaring #NewExhibition

Step into the heart of the ‘80s pop art scene with an article written by Charles Mudede in this recent article from The Stranger during a visit through our new special exhibition, Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy. This article takes a look at Haring’s rise during New York’s economic struggles in the late 1970s and early '80s when Haring's art bridged underground street culture and mainstream success. The exhibit immerses visitors in Haring's creative journey, from his Subway Drawings to The Pop Shop, set against Manhattan's contrasting poverty and booming capitalism. Discover the powerful story of how “A Broke Manhattan Made Keith Haring a Famous Artist” here: https://lnkd.in/gRd5hB_S Don't miss Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy at MOPOP, where his vibrant works come to life! Haven’t seen the exhibition yet? Get your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/g9Cmewxk #MOPOP #KeithHaring #SeattleMuseum #WatchThisSpace

Winter is coming! Welcome the season of tales and heroes with MOPOP’s Myth & Magic Faire: Creatures & Curses. Join fellow fans Saturday, December 14 for Fantasy Short Film Screenings, Fantasy Silent Book Club featuring Silent Book Club Capitol Hill and hammer dulcimer player Rick Fogel, a screening of the 1985 film Legend, a sing along dance along, and a chance to explore our immersive permanent collection Fantasy: Worlds of Myth & Magic. ?? *Free with museum admission or MOPOP membership. Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/geB8xRza #MOPOP

Your support makes a difference! We want to share our deepest gratitude for our supporters who make the work we do at MOPOP possible. ?? Whether you visited to see an exhibition, came for a member program, or volunteered in our galleries, your support matters to the work we do every day to activate the world-shaping power of pop culture! December 3rd is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity for giving back to your community. Consider making a gift to MOPOP on this day and continue supporting our work to preserve pop culture stories! Can’t wait? Make a gift now: https://lnkd.in/gYEDKHiN #MOPOP #GivingTuesday

Join us on November 23 for MOPOP’s Hendrix: Bold as Love Birthday Bash celebrating the life and legacy of Jimi Hendrix with a day of special programming at MOPOP. Activities include a screening of the new documentary Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision; a conversation with Jimi’s sister Janie Hendrix; “Shred like Jimi” photo op, and hands-on music and art throughout the museum! Free with museum general admission or MOPOP membership. Find tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gS_X7uC4 #MOPOP #JimiHendrix

Scout Month isn't over yet! Hurry in before the end of December to explore the museum for just $10 and earn an exclusive MOPOP patch for your collection. Get your tickets for Scout Month! https://lnkd.in/gT5QKBvf Add Keith Haring: A Radiant Legacy to your visit for just $7 more per ticket. #MOPOP

MOPOP is proud to share that our Chief Executive Officer, Michele Smith was recently honored as a 2024 Puget Sound Business Journal Women of Influence Award recipient!??? Michele’s visionary leadership continues to transform both MOPOP and the museum industry at large. We continue to be inspired by her dedication to innovation and excellence that has shaped the museum into a hub for creativity, community, and innovation. From championing inclusive museum programs, to amplifying diverse voices, she exemplifies the power of art and culture to inspire change. Join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition for a leader who truly embodies the spirit of influence and empowerment. ? #WomenofInfluence #WomeninLeadership #WomeninBusiness?#WatchThisSpace #MOPOP

With generous support from 4Culture, MOPOP and 4Culture intern Ash Gingery have digitized 100 objects from our permanent collection celebrating King County’s historic contributions to Jazz, R&B, and Rock ‘n’ Roll, increasing access and preserving them for current and future generations of students, fans, and scholars. Discover more about the online collection and the importance of digital archiving from MOPOP’s CEO, Michele Smith: https://lnkd.in/gUjSzxss Photo 1: All Day Trips Festival, An Emergency Exit, The Daily Flash, The Seeds, Eagles' Auditorium, March 19, 1967 Photo 2: Dave Lewis Combo portrait c. 1964 Photo 3: Ernestine Anderson The Toast Of The Nation's Critics c. 1959 #MOPOP #MusicHistory #DigitalArchive #Jazz #RandB #RocknRoll

Gift a whole year of amazing pop culture experiences with a membership to MOPOP. Whether it’s for an individual or an entire family, MOPOP offers ways for fans of all ages to connect with pop culture. Find more details here: https://lnkd.in/gk3nF_cz #MOPOP

MOPOP is #hiring a Mount Maker/Preparator. Position Summary: The Mount Maker/Preparator is responsible for designing and constructing museum-quality artifact mounts from initial design through completed fabrication. This role is key to ensuring the safety and well-being of MoPOP’s permanent collection and loans, maintaining collection storage facilities, safe handling, packing, presentation, installation, transport, and storage of museum collection artifacts. Working closely with the Director, Collections + Registration, Registrar, Associate Registrar and Registration Assistant, the Mount Maker / Preparator preserve the history of pop culture hosted in MoPOP’s collection. Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. This role had flexible start and end times, most often +/- 3 hours to the standard 9-5 to best support install and desinstall before or after public hours. This role occasionally travels to support MoPOP’s traveling exhibitions. Salary: $30.77 - $32.91 / hour, FLSA Non-exempt Benefits: This regular full-time position includes Medical/Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Life/AD&D/LTD insurance, 3.08 hours of accrued Vacation per bi-weekly pay period, Seattle Sick/Safe, 2-7 Floating Holidays dependent on hire date (prorated first year dependent on hire date), 8 Company Holidays paid throughout the year, EAP, 401k plan with vested match schedule once eligible, and subsidized transportation benefits for Orca Pass or parking. Click the link to apply for the role today. https://lnkd.in/gB5xxBxV #MOPOP #MuseumJobs #SeattleJobs