action toolkit
Join us in demanding that the Seattle Art Museum reverses installation of hostile architecture and hiring of private security, and commits to creating an accessible, beneficial experience for all visitors — regardless of housing and socioeconomic status, or mental and physical ability.
Take action today to help us hold SAM accountable.

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#BoycottSAM: Cancel Your Membership Today

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Submit a Comment to Seattle Art Museum Leadership

3

Raise Awareness with Our Social Media Graphics

4

Support Organizations Centering People of the Global Majority 

1. Cancel Your Membership Today

SAM members can support the boycott by cancelling their memberships now, and refraining from renewal until changes at SAM are evident.

Copy the provided sample text or write your own message, then cancel your membership at SeattleArtMuseum.com
copy and paste:
Dear SAM Membership Team,

I would like to cancel my SAM membership as soon as possible due to new museum policies which further exclude, stigmatize, and endanger our Unhoused neighbors. I will not be renewing my membership or visiting until SAM reverses the installation of hostile architecture and hiring of private security, and shows a commitment to improving accessibility and care for all people — regardless of housing and socioeconomic status, or mental and physical ability. I hope to see evident change and visit again soon.

(Your Name)
(Your Membership Number)
Cancel membership at seattleartmuseum.org

2. Submit a comment to sam

Share your concerns about SAM's new policies to hold leadership accountable.

Copy the provided sample text or write your own message, then submit a comment at SeattleArtMuseum.com.
copy and paste:
Dear SAM Leadership,

In light of recently implemented policies that target and harm our Unhoused neighbors, I am boycotting SAM until the installation of hostile architecture and hiring of private security is reversed, and leadership shows a commitment to improving accessibility and care for all people — regardless of housing and socioeconomic status, or mental and physical ability. I hope to see evident change and visit again soon.

(Your Name)
Submit a comment at seattleartmuseum.org

3. Raise Awareness with Our Social Media Graphics

Download and share our social media graphics to raise awareness. Individuals and organizations can also show their support with solidarity graphics.
Remember to use the #BoycottSAM hashtag and tag the Seattle Art Museum! (@SeattleArtMuseum on Facebook and Instagram, @iHeartSAM on Twitter)

4. Support Organizations Centering People of the Global Majority 

We've started a list of local arts and culture organizations that are either operated by or ethically center artwork of marginalized people and people of the global majority.
Note: The presence of organizations in this incomplete list, compiled by Decolonize SAM, is not indicative of partnership.
Our list is non-exhaustive. If you have a recommended arts or culture organization, please let us know!
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Magnolia
Daybreak Star Center
Gallery & Community Space

Daybreak Star is a Native American Cultural Center whose founding was the result of a non-violent takeover and occupation of the land after most of the Ft. Lawton Military base was declared surplus 

Central District
Wa Na Wari
Arts Collective

Wa Na Wari creates space for ​Black ownership, possibility, and belonging ​through art, historic preservation, and connection.

Beacon Hill
Jackson Street Music Program
Arts & Culture Non Profit

The Jackson Street Music Program, a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth organization's purpose is to enhance the social, cultural and personal development of youth by utilizing the art of music.

Rainier Valley
ADEFUA Cultural Education Workshop
Arts Collective

ADEFUA Cultural Education Workshop is a non-profit organization which provides year-round interactive youth/family academic and social activities focused on West African experiences. 

Hillman City
SEEDArts
Art Gallery

Since 1982, SEEDArts has grown from a grassroots community arts program, into a multidisciplinary arts organization consisting of Columbia City Gallery, Rainier Arts Center, KVRU 105.7 FM and more.

Chinatown - International District
Wing Luke Museum
Museum

The Wing Luke Museum honors the culture and history of Asian people in Seattle’s International District and beyond with art, artifacts, and experience based exhibits.

more to come

Thank you for your patience as we build upon this non-exhaustive list. We will soon add filter and search features, and will welcome you to recommend organizations through a custom form.

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