Get ready for White Center’s largest Art Walk yet this Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, from 5-8 p.m.!

There will be 100 featured artists and a bunch of signature inflatable rats taking over White Center. You can find artists inside and outside of participating businesses.

“It’s going to be a beautiful day, so come out for a neighborhood stroll, bring the fam, your pet, a few friends, and check out some art! It’s a FREE event!”

This month, organizers have teamed up with @cutiefoundation, a heart-led Seattle based nonprofit founded by local artist Kaitlin Fritz. Their mission? To uplift and empower young, emerging, and especially queer artists by providing completely free access to inclusive vending spaces, mentorship, and creative resources.

Participating businesses:

  • 2 Fingers Social (21+) 🐾
  • Nepantla Culteral Arts Gallery🐾
  • Nacho Mama Fry Bread
  • Cartwheel Vintage
  • Mr. B’s Mead🐾
  • Misfit Strength Studio🐾
  • Terraplanted 🐾
  • Salvadorean Bakery
  • 🆕Southgate Arcade 🐾
  • El Catrin
  • Boombox Bar (21+) 🐾
  • Rat City Bikes 🐾
  • Wolf Pack Cellars 🐾
  • Lumberyard Bar (21+)
  • 🆕Mynt Salon 🐾
  • Buho
  • 🆕La Típica Oaxaqueña
  • 🆕Sea Pines Physical Therapy
  • Big Mario’s Pizza
  • 🆕Pink Pony Club 🐾
  • Tim’s Tavern 🐾
  • Zeek’s Pizza
  • Cher Baby Vintage
  • Lariat Bar (21+) 🐾
  • Crawfish House
  • Puffy Pandy 🐾
  • 🆕Tomb Of Treasure
  • 🆕Patrick’s Café and Bakery 🐾
  • White Center Food Bank (until 7pm)
  • Blu Grouse 🐾

🐾= Pet-friendly inside.

Many other businesses will also have artists set up outside, so there’s plenty to enjoy at every stop!

🐀🐁Look for the inflatable rats outside each location to guide your way through the Art Walk.

Established in September 2024, The Rat City Art Walk is a free monthly event that brings art, music, and good vibes to the streets of White Center, Seattle. It all goes down every third Thursday, and it’s all about celebrating the creativity and community that make this neighborhood so special.

We’re a nonprofit organization powered entirely by volunteers and donations. and our mission is simple: to create space for artists to showcase their work always for free. We believe art should be accessible, to both the people who make it and the people who experience it.

Local businesses like shops, bars, restaurants, and galleries team up with artists to host pop-up shows, live music, and hands-on activities. Whether it’s your first time showing your art or you’ve been creating for years, there’s space for everyone to shine.

You’ll find everything from paintings and handmade goods to performances and tasty food. Each Art Walk is a little different, and that’s the beauty of it.

So, whether you’re an artist, a business, neighbor or just someone who loves soaking up local culture, come hang out and be part of what makes White Center awesome. We hope to see you there!

Why’s White Center Called Rat City? It actually has nothing to do with actual rats! Back during World War II, there was a military facility here called the Relocation and Training Center (RATC). Locals started calling it the “Rat Center” because of the acronym, and over time, it just stuck and turned into Rat City. Now it’s part of the neighborhood’s identity- kind of gritty, a little rebellious, and full of character. You’ll spot “Rat City” in local business names, murals, and events like the Rat City Art Walk. It’s a fun nod to White Center’s unique history, strong community spirit, and of course, our beloved mascot.

More info at:

Ratcityartwalk.org