Art for Art's Sake: Artist Stories From Sfingiday's Local Art Program

June 22, 2026 If you have ever sat in a classroom for a period of time, you may have found yourself doodling in a notebook or writing out little notes. For Niki Seligman, creator of Niki Knacks, those doodles have turned into something incredibly special.  Seligman is an artist participating in our Seattle Local Art… Read more: Niki Knacks by Nicole Seligman

“The thesis is that art is not just painting, writing, singing – art can be found in all of life.” Michele Park What do vibrant watercolors, jovial animals, and witty titles have in common? If you were to ask any one of us at Sfingiday, we would reply with “Michele Park” or “Wicked Smart Crow.”… Read more: Wicked Smart Crow by Michele Park

In November of 2025, Christine Olson, owner of Sfingiday, Allie Bateman, general manager of Sfingiday Seattle, and I began introducing the Seattle Local Art Program to the Seattle store.  In these tumultuous times, we wish to help spark joy in the lives of the people who visit our shop. The time to celebrate art is… Read more: A Reintroduction