Seattle-Nantes Sister City Association

04/30/2026

We're very excited for the opening on May 2 of our international art exhibit featuring works by Nantes artist Eric Fonteneau and Seattle artist Suze Woolf! Today was the second day of installation. The gallery is Base Camp Studios 2, 1901 3rd Ave, in Seattle, upstairs in the old Bergman Luggage building. More details here https://www.seattle-nantes.org/ It's free and open to the public.

Huge thanks to our sponsors Alliance Française de Seattle , Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Matching Fund Grant, Trader Joe's on Queen Anne, Spruce Hill Winery, T2 cellar, and Reggie Wine!

04/26/2026

We're bringing together Seattle artist Suze Woolf and Nantes artist Eric Fonteneau for an exhibition of tree and forest-oriented drawings and a textile installation. The artists use trees as a barometer of and a metaphor for the dramatic climate changes that affect our planet and ultimately ourselves.

Exhibit runs May 2-24, 2026 at Base Camp Studios 2
1901 3rd Ave, Seattle
Belltown Art Walk May 8, 2026, 6-9pm (artists in gallery)
Regular Gallery Hours Friday 2-6pm, Saturday & Sunday Noon – 4 pm

Thanks to generous funding from the Neighborhood Matching Fund from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods ad the Alliance Française de Seattle the exhibit is free and open to the public.

More details here: https://www.seattle-nantes.org/citizens-of-nature

Venez nombreux!

SNSCA brings together a Seattle artist and a Nantes artist for an exhibition of tree and forest-oriented drawings and a textile installation. Both are a barometer of and a metaphor for the dramatic climate changes that affect our planet and ultimately ourselves.

03/26/2026

Happy Hour! Please RSVP to bit.ly/SNSCAhappyhour by April 9. Spaces are limited, so please only RSVP if you plan to attend.

03/09/2026

Looking for lightly used French books at great prices? Join us at FrenchFest on Mar 22! Books are $2!

We have children's books, contemporary fiction, romans policiers, French literature, and many others. Find us on the mezzanine.

All proceeds go to support our scholarships for students studying French.

02/28/2026

Check out the interview of Barbara Earl Thomas on KUOW. At about the 8:14 minute mark, she talks about the inauguration of her piece in Nantes last fall as part of our delegation. Barbara's words about bringing people together and creating community are truly what sister cities are all about. What a great time it was! Thank you, Barbara!

https://www.kuow.org/stories/making-sure-jacob-s-star-stays-high-a-conversation-between-seattle-artist-barbara-earl-thomas-and-writer-leilani-lewis?fbclid=IwY2xjawQOoU1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJXZ1hpQ0JJVUJlTG1UMFlZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjMOg8VGGVzFr-WJS8rGY2hVLMLgDYx-a_H060x80uBBEdq1aCXj-bo_Ldkb_aem_HGY3E0Qw9MlCYmF0Yu4YPw

Seattle visual artist Barbara Earl Thomas discusses her work, and her mentor Jacob Lawrence, with writer Leilani Lewis.

02/26/2026

Our colleagues at La Chorale Francophone are having a YARD SALE fundraiser this Saturday, Feb 28, 11am to 2 pm.

Between E. Prospect and E. Highland on 16th Ave E. Capitol Hill

Contact: [email protected]
Cash, venmo, credit cards accepted.

02/24/2026

Flooding has restored the moat of the château des ducs de bretagne!

02/22/2026

Celebrate International Women’s Day at the 2nd annual Seattle Sister Cities’ Soup Sampling, sponsored by the Seattle Sister Cities Association in partnership with the National Nordic Museum. The Soup Sampling is a community event where volunteer cooks from 10 Seattle Sister Cities share popular international soups representing four continents. Guests need to bring only a smile and an interest in tasting new recipes and learning about diverse cultures. Please register for the event before March 1st; walk-in admission will not be available.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-seattle-sister-cities-soup-sampling-tickets-1982619058976

This is a cultural event that includes five soup tastings per entry. Donations of $10 per person are encouraged and benefit the nonprofit Seattle Sister Cities Association to support cultural, educational, and humanitarian programs. (When reserving tickets, your donation will result in 1 admission ticket. Use the quantity selector to reserve tickets for additional attendees). From Seattle's 20 sister cities, the following will be represented at this event: Reykjavik, Iceland; Bergen, Norway; Pecs, Hungary; Be'er Sheva, Israel; Christchurch, New Zealand; Mombasa, Kenya; Sihanoukville, Cambodia; Perugia, Italy; Surabaya, Indonesia; Hai Phong, Vietnam; and Kobe, Japan. Attendees are also encouraged to visit New Nordic: Cuisine, Aesthetics and Place as well as other exhibits at the National Nordic Museum and will get 50% off admission on the day of this event. For more information, contact [email protected] or (206) 483-4294.

01/15/2026

Join us Sunday, February 1st from 3-5pm at Evergreen Family Wines in Woodinville for our annual la Chandeleur event!

Please RSVP at bit.ly/feb1crepe

It is $15 for SNSCA members and $25 for non-members (includes 1-year membership).

Seattle-Nantes Sister City Association will be hosting our annual la Chandeleur event. Don’t miss this wonderful afternoon filled with delicious crêpes, savory bites, fine wine, and delightful company. Date: Sunday, February 1 Time: 3:00-5:00pm Location: Evergreen Family Wines 14450 Redmond-Woodi...

01/08/2026

Join us on Sunday, January 11 for a private tour of “Farm to Table” exhibition. The exhibit covers “art, food, and identity in the age of Impressionism” with a special shoutout to Nantes!

To attend, you will pay for your museum ticket, but the tour is free to SNSCA members and guests. Meet in the lobby at 2:15pm.

12/29/2025

Enjoy our latest newsletter, Nantesense!

You can read the articles at: www.seattle-nantes.org/newsletter