Happy Summer 2026

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026
by Jeff Mihalyo

Hello Friends and Art Lovers,

I hope your summer is off to a great start! It has suddenly become a whirlwind season for me, filled with new mural projects and two upcoming art exhibits for July and August. Here is a quick look at what’s coming up and where you can find me around Seattle this season.

Coliseum of Art

Opening June 26th, 2026

• Opening Reception: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Location: Historic Coliseum Theater | 500 Pike Street, Seattle, WA

The “Coliseum of Art” exhibit in downtown Seattle has opened for the summer, showcasing artists from around the region. I have two large paintings on display in the show, which runs through mid-August. These paintings are rarely shown due to their size, but the walls of this venue are perfect for this scale.

This enormous space used to be the historic 1916 Coliseum Theater and, later, Seattle’s flagship Banana Republic store. It has been repurposed as an exhibition space. When I dropped off my artwork, I asked to visit the remains of the theater upstairs, which had been on my Seattle history bucket list for decades.

If you visit this exhibit, take the opportunity to go on the tour if it is offered. You will not be disappointed.

For more information, visit conruartfoundation.org/coliseum-of-art.

If you take the tour at the Coliseum of Art, you will be led up a narrow, concrete spiral staircase and through a small door that opens into what was once the balcony section of the former theater. It is incredibly massive and feels a bit eerie! The balcony is large enough to be a theater on its own, and it is hard to imagine that this space has been sitting abandoned for decades. It is truly one of the most fantastic ruins in Seattle.

Abandon Balcony of Seattle's Coliseum Theater built in 1916 — Abandon Balcony of Seattle’s Coliseum Theater built in 1916

Past and Present

July 2nd – August 3rd, 2026

• Artist Reception: Thursday, July 9th, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Location: Vermillion Gallery | 1508 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

My solo show, Past and Present at Vermillion Gallery, displays a cross-section of my painting career, including my latest pieces—a survey of sorts. This is a wonderful opportunity to see the full range of my work and my different approaches to painting.

For more information, visit Vermillion Seattle.

Fremont Summer Murals

On Display All Summer

• Location: 3400 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

This summer, Seattle is hosting FIFA events, and the city has been packed with tourists. To celebrate the moment, seven artists—including myself—were contracted by the Fremont Creative District to paint murals in Fremont. The project also coincided with the annual neighborhood Solstice festivities, giving us all just two days to get them done! The murals will be up all summer, so make sure to check them out.