In the early 1960's, Seattle's Historic Pike place Market was in grave danger of becoming just another "victim of progress." Badly in need of repairs and being hungrily eyed by developers, the Market was slated for demolition. Many thought of the old Market as the very heart and soul of the city.
A group of citizens led by Victor Steinbrueck waged a successful battle to save the Market and raise funds for its preservation.
Among those involved were several Seattle art groups. A dozen of those artists involved decided to open a small gallery amid the produce farmers, fish markets and strange and wonderful shops.Thus in 1965 began the story of the Art Stall Gallery. Over the years, some of the faces have changed, but the dedication and passion the artists feel for the Market has not.
Behind the green and white striped awning of the tiny gallery you will find a broad selection of fine art by some of the area's most successful painters.
The image to the left is of the auction that the Art Stall Artist participated in to raise funds for "Save the Market"!