The time has come! After a year of painful denial and breathless anticipation, the Seattle Erotic Art Festival is here! We are so very excited to see you all and share this amazing banquet of art with you. Come join us for the 2026 Opening Gala.
Let’s see what delights we have in store for you this evening!
6:00pm
Exhibition Hall doors open.
Running continuously
Silent Film Showcase—East Alcove
~120 minute program of 13 silent films. Curated by the Pan Eros Film Festival
Running continuously
Sounds of SEAF (ambient soundtrack)
6:00pm-8:00pm
Beyond Life Drawing—Drawing Studio in East Alcove
Bring your own supplies or use the provided supplies to draw live models.
6:00pm-10:00pm
Bootblack Stand open—outside Festival Store
Decadent leather care for your boots and shoes. Tips to benefit a non-profit organization.
6:00pm-10:00pm
Portraits with John Cornicello—near Silent Films
Official photo booth of SEAF.
6:30pm
Art Tour—begins at Art Sales Table
Join Festival docents to learn about a selection of the exhibition art.
6:30pm-9:30pm
Sex Doll Testing Facility—North Entrance
A facilitated interactive art experience by Feral Maz.
6:30pm-10:30pm
Body Art Bling Fairies – Roaming
Offering sparkles, temporary tattoos, and other personal decorations.
7:00pm-7:30pm
Literary Reading—4Culture Stage
A reading from a selection of the 2026 Literary Artists. Curated by Drea Talley. Emcee: Tallis Salar.
7:30pm-8:00pm
Meet the Authors—The Library
Book signing and chatting with SEAF 2026 Literary Artists.
7:30pm
Art Tour—begins at Art Sales Table
Join Festival docents to learn about a selection of the exhibition art.
7:30pm-8:00pm
Corpus—Center Spotlight
An interactive art demonstration with Sorrel.
8:00pm-8:30pm
Pole Showcase—4Culture Stage
Featuring Halo, AK47, Mary Elizabeth, Marigold, and Shae. Curated by DasBee. Emcee: Carson St. Clair.
8:00pm-10:00pm
Beyond Life Drawing—Drawing Studio in East Alcove
Bring your own supplies or use the provided supplies to draw live models.
8:30pm
Art Tour with the Curators—begins at Art Sales Table
Join Festival Curators Sophia Sky and Andrew Moran for an art tour sprinkled with behind-the-scenes stories.
8:30pm-9:15pm
From Inspiration to the Page—The Library
A beginner friendly poetry workshop with Brianna Malotke.
9:00pm-9:30pm
Aerial & Bondage Showcase—4Culture Stage
Featuring Wei in the Clouds, Shay Tiziano + Angel, Agatha Angina + Mr. Missy, and AmyLynn. Curated by Shay Tiziano.
10:00pm-12:00am
DJ Riz Rollins—4Culture Stage
10:00pm-11:00pm
Bedtime Stories—The Library
Story time with a selection of the SEAF 2026 Literary Artists. Milk and cookies provided.
10:15pm-10:30pm
Ambient Performance by Shay Tiziano—4Culture Stage
10:15pm-11:15pm
Body Painting—Center Spotlight
Create art on our Human Canvases in the SEAF gallery.
10:30pm-11:00pm
Ambient Performance by L&J therawkitty—4Culture Stage
11:00pm-11:30pm
Ambient Performance by Snake & Kaalia—4Culture Stage
So pull out that ensemble you’ve been saving for a special occasion, and join us at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall! We can’t wait to see you!