About SlipStitch

SlipStitch is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit contemporary art organization and gallery in Georgetown, Seattle. We build an inclusive, accessible art ecosystem—creating opportunities for BIPOC and underrepresented artists through socially contextual exhibitions, education, and community-rooted partnerships.

Our work is shaped by a lifelong commitment to public service and community advocacy: the belief that access, dignity, and opportunity should be for all. We bring that same ethic to the gallery system—centering underrepresented artists, lowering barriers to participation, and building relationships that strengthen artists, neighbors, and local small businesses.

The Quality of a Museum, The Industry of a Gallery, The Ethics of a Non-Profit.

Open Tuesday - Saturday | 11AM - 6PM

Located at 6107 13th Ave S (Georgetown) Seattle, WA 98108

Exhibitions + Public Programs + Juried Calls
Artist-forward model (fair terms, paid opportunities, and equity access)

Mission

SlipStitch is a nonprofit contemporary art gallery dedicated to artist-centered exhibitions and paid opportunities that support sustainable careers for BIPOC and underrepresented artists in Seattle and beyond.

Vision

Georgetown, where art is a shared civic asset—fueling belonging, economic vitality, and sustained careers for artists who reflect the region's full cultural fabric.

Core Values

Accessibility Art is for everyone—welcoming, affordable, and family-friendly.
Artist-Centered Artists deserve fair compensation, professional support,
and real opportunity.
Social Context We champion work that engages the lived realities shaping
our communities.
Inclusive We prioritize BIPOC artist and underrepresented voices.
Community-Rooted We build long-term relationships with neighbors and
district partners.
Sustainable We value practices that support long-term artist livelihoods and responsible use of resources.
Entrepreneurial We use art to catalyze local commerce, collaboration,
and experimentation.

Co-Founder | Creative Director

Otto Chan

I’m Otto Chan, Co-Founder and Creative Director of SlipStitch. I bring over a decade of experience in style, design, and visual storytelling to help shape how our nonprofit shows up in the world—amplifying artists, expanding access, and building exhibitions and programs that meet this moment with clarity, care, and cultural relevance.

Co-Founder | Executive Director

Devon Dunham

Devon Dunham is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of SlipStitch Studio. He leverages extensive expertise in workplace services, real estate, and client relations to lead the organization’s operations and long-term sustainability—expanding access to contemporary art, creating opportunity for BIPOC artists, and strengthening a community-rooted cultural ecosystem through exhibitions, education, and neighborhood partnerships.

Board Member | Public Relations

Melissa Llamas

Melissa Llamas leads Public Relations for SlipStitch and serves on our Board of Directors. She helps advance our nonprofit mission by amplifying artist stories, strengthening community partnerships, and expanding public awareness of the programs that create opportunity for BIPOC artists and make contemporary art more accessible.