Seattle, WA
Works by Picasso, Rembrandt Damaged in Seattle Gallery Fire
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Fire investigators determined the blaze was an accident, likely set by a fire someone had started to keep warm in the alley behind the building.
Seattle Fire Department
A fire at a Seattle art gallery may have damaged artworks by Pablo Picasso, M.C. Escher, Rembrandt and Francisco Goya.
Seattle Fire Department investigators say the incident was an accident, likely caused by someone who started a fire to keep warm in the alley behind the building, reports the Seattle Times’ Margo Vansynghel.
Davidson Galleries is located in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood. According to CNN’s Cheri Mossburg and Brammhi Balarajan, the blaze began in the early morning hours of January 12, when the temperature was in the low 20s.
Fortunately, nobody was inside the three-story gallery when it caught fire, but staffers estimate more than 100 artworks were damaged in the blaze. The building also suffered “significant” damage, mostly from smoke, the gallery reported on Facebook.
Staffers are still assessing the full extent of the damage. Davidson Galleries specializes in artworks on paper—such as woodcuts, etchings and lithographs—and had an estimated 16,000 works worth more than $1 million in its collection at the time of the fire, per the Seattle Times. The oldest works date to the 1400s.
“Yes, we have insurance, [but] we love what we do, and we love the art,” gallery manager Rebecca McDonald tells the Seattle Times. “That’s what’s breaking our heart. This is irreplaceable artwork.”
The timing was particularly poor, as the gallery had been getting ready to move to a new nearby location. In preparation for the move, many artworks had been removed from storage, which made them especially vulnerable to the blaze, reports ARTnews’ Tessa Solomon.
Some of the pieces were on the floor, where they likely incurred smoke damage. But others were protected by coverings or stashed in drawers, which may have spared them from the smoke.
Firefighters who responded to the scene were “very judicious” about using water once they realized the building housed an art gallery, McDonald tells CNN. In addition, firefighters and community members came together to help gallery staffers move as many pieces as possible to a safer location.
“It’s the wonderful part of the art community, that they come together when there is a need,” Sam Davidson, the gallery’s owner, tells KIRO 7, a local television station.
One of those volunteers was Charles Spitzack, a Seattle artist represented by the gallery. He tells the Seattle Times that his primary concern is the gallery’s future rather than whether his own work was damaged in the blaze.
“Honestly, I don’t really care about my own artwork right now,” he says. “I’m more looking for ways to continue to help and support Davidson moving forward.”
Seattle, WA
Where to watch Cleveland Guardians vs. Seattle Mariners: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Sunday, March 29
The Cleveland Guardians, ranked #1 in the AL Central, face the Seattle Mariners, ranked #4 in the AL West. The Mariners are favored with a moneyline of -170 and a spread of -1.5. Cleveland’s Slade Cecconi (ERA: 4.30) will start against Seattle’s Emerson Hancock (ERA: 4.90).
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Seattle, WA
COUNTDOWN: Five weeks until you can help West Seattle Food Bank ‘Nourish & Flourish.’ Special guest revealed!
Five weeks from tonight – on Saturday, May 2 – you can help the West Seattle Food Bank “Nourish and Flourish” by being part of its annual dinneer and auction, as an attendee and/or sponsor. This week, a special guest was revealed – here’s the WSFB announcement:
The West Seattle Food Bank (WSFB) is pleased to announce that Seattle comedian Scott Losse will join this year’s Nourish & Flourish gala as a special guest, bringing humor and heart to an evening dedicated to community, compassion, and impact.
Losse — recently featured as an “Undisputable Champion of Comedy” in The Stranger — is known for his sharp, relatable takes on life in the Pacific Northwest and his ability to connect audiences through both humor and honesty.
At Nourish & Flourish, Losse will provide a moment of levity during the program, helping to balance the evening’s powerful stories of need and resilience with laughter—an essential ingredient in bringing communities together.
“This event is about nourishing hope,” said Robbin Peterson, Development Director at West Seattle Food Bank. “Scott’s ability to help people laugh, even in challenging times, reflects exactly what community looks like— showing up for one another with both compassion and joy.”
Losse’s connection to West Seattle Food Bank is deeply personal. His wife Janelle was inspired to pursue a career in social services and nonprofit work after volunteering as a child alongside her grandmother — who was one of WSFB’s volunteers in the early years of the food bank.
“That legacy of service — passed from one generation to the next — is exactly what we see every day at the food bank,” Peterson added. “It’s neighbors helping neighbors, steadfastly across time.”
Nourish & Flourish will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 4105 in SODO, bringing together 300 community members for an evening of storytelling, fundraising, and celebration. Proceeds support WSFB’s vital programs, including food access, housing stability, and essential services for thousands of neighbors across West Seattle.
In 2025 alone, West Seattle Food Bank distributed more than 2.25 million pounds of food, served over 23,000 individuals, and helped keep hundreds of families housed.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at:
westseattlefoodbank.org/nourish-and-flourish or bit.ly/NAF2026
WSB is media sponsor of Nourish & Flourish. See you there!
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