Video of Kimono 2 by Midori

On Saturday, April 29th, 2017, we were honored to showcase Midori, and the US premier of Kimono 2: What We Wear; A challenging interactive performance exploring the layers of identity and internalized expectations of performance of gender, race, culture, beauty and commodification of the Japanese American woman today. This was a powerful performance and our… Full Article »

SEAF2017 Visual Art Award Winners

  At the Festival, every artists who gets their work in the exhibition is a winner. The jury agonizes over which pieces will make up the Seattle Erotic Art Festival Visual Art exhibition each year. And as a reward for their hard work, we ask them to choose three pieces that stand out just a… Full Article »

Erotic and Geek Cultures Had a Sexy Date at #SEAF2017

At the 2017 Seattle Erotic Art Festival, we had a stunning pole dance performance by Natasha Hawthorn and Chad Grant. They played the roles of Cortana and Master Chief from the popular video game franchise Halo and danced to the Halo theme.  The performance capped an exciting evening of several firsts. Cortana and Master Chief’s evening… Full Article »

Letter From the Directors

Creatures are fascinating! In a drive to survive, creatures have evolved with an array of rituals and practices, as well as many anatomies and living environments. This evolution has relied upon natural urges – actions that are free from judgment and censorship. The human survival path has veered from pure urges, and for many good… Full Article »

Opening Day is Here!

opening day of the festival

It’s Friday—the end of the work week and the start of the 2017 Seattle Erotic Art Festival! Our 15th Anniversary event is sure to provide you with the sexiest way to spend your weekend. We hope you spent some time planning your outfit, soaking up the juicy details of the festival, and gathering your friends… Full Article »

Late Night Fun at SEAF

This weekend, spend your nights with us— we promise to make the experience totally worth it. Friday night features the sensuous sounds of live music guaranteed to give you plenty of aural pleasure. Saturday, the Festival becomes a late night art party from 11:30p – 2am, with great DJs and tantalizing suspension bondage performances. Learn… Full Article »

SEAF 2017 Schedule

Tickets are available for purchase online in advance or at the door. Some tickets sell out, so we encourage purchasing your tickets in advance. Tickets current events can be found on our ticketing page. Thursday, April 27th, 2017 | 8PM–10PM Artists’ Reception – by special invitation only for Artists, Art Activists, and Sponsors Friday, April… Full Article »

SEAF 2017 is Almost Here!

Oh, the anticipation! Trucks are being loaded with artwork, walls and installations are going up, and the performers are putting their final touches on their pieces. Can you believe SEAF 2017 starts this Friday? We can’t wait to open our doors and treat you to a weekend of astounding art and other delightful surprises. So,… Full Article »

Learn: Workshops and Lectures at SEAF

seattle erotic art festival lectures workshops

The Seattle Erotic Art Festival encourages you to not only view art, but to embody art through conversation, education, and action. Over the course of three days, we’ll offer numerous workshops and lectures on a range of topics related to art and/or eroticism. Take a gander at our options; all of these wonderful classes are… Full Article »

What Day Should You Attend SEAF?

Seattle Erotic Art Festival

Visual art, performances, literary works, lectures, workshops, interactive stations… With so much going on at SEAF, you’ll definitely want to make an effort to attend each day. Can’t make it all three days, but still want to be sure you check out the things most important to you? Behold, our juicy guide breaking down the… Full Article »