Don Your Finery For The Seduction Costume Contests!

The Seduction costume contest returns to the stage, both nights of Seduction 2018! Make sure to arrive early to meet our judges and register. Whether you are a singing siren, dashing devil, suave sailor, terrifying Trekkie, bondage Betty— putting together a Halloween costume is always fun! Treat our eyes to your most creative costume, and we might… Full Article »

Salon of SEAF: Explore Written Erotica

For this month’s Salon of SEAF on September 15th, our Literary Curator assembles authors who have been featured in the Seattle Erotic Art Festival’s Literary Anthology to share their passion for the written work with you. Come explore the written side of erotica at Gallery Erato. The Seattle Erotic Art Festival has been proud to… Full Article »

Seduction 2018 Tickets Are On Sale!

Dive deep into Seattle’s sexiest, all-VIP masquerade party! The Seattle Erotic Art Festival has a year round presence in Gallery Erato, and we are excited to make this fabulous space Seduction‘s new home. Gallery Erato is a more intimate and luxurious venue than we have ever had for Seduction. We have decided that the best… Full Article »

An Evening of Sensual Delights

opening day of the festival

You are invited to attend an evening of tantalizing experiences in a consensual environment full of music, art, and beauty. This year at the Seattle Erotic Art Festival, the Consent Academy saw so many wonderful elements that were incredibly sensual and consensual. They have created a fundraiser that is directly inspired by Aaaahz! and the… Full Article »

Salon of SEAF: Pin-Up Art in the 21st Century

Join Master of Erotic Art, Jim Duvall as they discuss their own take on a modern version of the pinup genre. Challenging assumptions and norms of sexuality today with the humor and innocence of yesterday. Gallery Erato will be open 6pm-10pm this evening for browsing and art purchases. We will have a selection of original… Full Article »

Salon of SEAF: Rope Art Salon

This June’s Salon of SEAF features the “beyond life drawing” offering of Rm. 1618 of festivals past, the Rope Art Salon. Rope art Salon is the brainchild of local artist, Nell and we are very lucky to have her and her bondage enthusiast co-horts spend an artistic evening with us. They have a bunch of… Full Article »

Gallery Erato Opening

We are proud to announce that the Seattle Erotic Art Festival will have a year round presence at Gallery Erato! Gallery Erato will be open for the First Thursday Artwalk on June 7th, 2018. Pioneer Square is the home of the original monthly artwalk and we are excited for our first chance to be a… Full Article »

Visual Art Award Winners of SEAF2018

At the Festival, every artists who gets their work in the exhibition is a winner. The visual art is the backbone of the Seattle Erotic Art Festival.  Here are the pieces of art that caught the attention of our jury and attendees. Selections are based on: execution, emotions elicited, subject matter, the ability to spark… Full Article »

Thank You From The Director

I am brimming with gratitude as I look through the official SEAF2018 photos. (Go see our Flickr feed.) I am overwhelmed with the beauty and the hard work I can see reflected in every photo. I am thankful for all the artists whose work is the backbone of the festival, the performers on and off… Full Article »

Welcome to SEAF2018

Please allow us to escort you through an experience of art which relates to gender, relationships, bodies, and sexual acts and desires. Art shows provide a contained environment so we can explore new ideas and concepts. By virtue of featuring the art that we do, we reveal things that people might otherwise never know. When… Full Article »