Our Mission
The ArtLove Salon is more than just a gallery - it's a revolutionary space dedicated to creating the most beautiful venue to experience art in Seattle. We believe in the power of art to bring people together and forge meaningful human connections.
We specialize in contemporary realism with a focus on the human experience - art that captures emotions, tells stories, and celebrates the beauty of human connection. While not exclusively, our collection emphasizes representational works that speak to the heart.
As a nonprofit initiative of the Conru Art Foundation, our primary mission is to foster a vibrant arts community. One way we do this is by operating on a unique, philanthropic principle: we take zero commission on art sales. This is our way of saying "thank you" to the artists who participate in the salon.
To see the full breadth of our city's art scene, we enthusiastically encourage you to explore the comprehensive listing in our Seattle Gallery Guide. You can also discover what's currently on display at local galleries in our event listings.
Our Values in Action
To truly understand who we are, we invite you to experience the ArtLove Salon. It is not just a gallery; it is the living embodiment of our core principles of Beauty, Truth, and Love. Every detail is a conscious choice to create a space for healing, connection, and community.
Explore Our PhilosophyFounder's Story
Andrew Conru, an engineer and entrepreneur with a Ph.D. from Stanford, discovered the transformative power of art later in life. What began as a personal journey of daily painting evolved into a mission to create Seattle's most beautiful art venue.
"I wanted to create a space where people could find human connections through art," Andrew explains. "Art has this incredible ability to touch our emotions and bring us together in ways that nothing else can. The ArtLove Salon is designed to facilitate these moments of connection."
True to the philanthropic nature of the Conru Art Foundation, the ArtLove Salon takes no commission for its public service of getting great art in front of patrons and the general public. Artists keep 100% of their sales.
"We believe it's crucial to get art in front of people because of its emotional power. By removing commissions, we can focus on what matters: creating the most beautiful environment to experience art and supporting the artists who make it all possible."
Experience It Yourself
Located in the historic Poll Building at 110 Union Street in downtown Seattle, the ArtLove Salon spans 16,000 square feet of thoughtfully curated exhibition space.
Visit Us:
Tuesday - Saturday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
All other hours: By appointment
Admission is always free, because we believe everyone should have access to beautiful art.