The Source

Georgetown has officially been named one of Seattle's five Arts and Cultural Districts — a big moment for the neighborhood we've called home. Here's what the designation means for the local arts scene.

Seattle Art Source is proud to present the work from ten fine artists. This group show celebrates various perspectives on capturing the human form, a long celebrated tradition in the history of human achievement.

When budgets get tight, art is often the first thing clients want to cut. Here's how to explain what original art actually offers — and why it's more attainable than most clients think.

The right photograph doesn't just decorate a room — it transports it. Meet four Seattle Art Source photographers whose work brings a lasting sense of place into any space.

Seattle Art Source founder Sarah Hurt has joined the Association of Women Art Dealers (AWAD), a global community of women-led galleries and advisory practices. Read about the milestone and what drew her to the AWAD community.

You don't have to be the one sourcing the art to offer it as part of your service. Here's how to position it with clients — plus ready-to-use language for when the topic comes up.

The wrong-size piece can throw off an entire room — scale, not style, is usually the culprit. Here's how to choose the right size art for any wall, from furniture placement to hanging height.

Sarah Hurt joins Kimberley Seldon to make the case that art selection is a designer's call to make, not the client's to figure out alone. The conversation covers why deferring art decisions weakens a designer's authority, and how to guide clients toward pieces that complete a project instead of stalling it.

Sarah Hurt talks with Douglas Robb about why smart designers delegate art sourcing to a specialist — and how that delegation protects their time, their profit, and their client relationships. They dig into designer discounts, in-home previews, and how art creates natural touchpoints to reconnect with past clients.

Sarah Hurt joins Michelle Dellino and Amy Alpeza to talk about designing a "first me home" after divorce, and how art becomes a tool for identity and control during a major life transition. It's a conversation about how a home shapes healing, not just how it looks.

Sarah Hurt explains why art belongs in the initial design package instead of being an afterthought designers scramble to add at the end. She and the host cover curating with confidence, working with local artists, and managing client art preferences.

Not every project needs outside help with art — but certain signs suggest that bringing in a specialist would make things easier, not harder. Here are five moments when an art consultant adds the most value to an interior design project.