About Us
Roq La Rue gallery was opened back in 1998 by Kirsten Anderson as a reaction to the Northwest's then lack of alternative art spaces.
Fueled by a devotion to the rapidly growing Lowbrow/Pop Surrealism art movement, the gallery quickly gained notoriety, and respect, as one of only of a handful of galleries globally (at the time) willing to show the work.
As a bonus, an enthusiastic community of collectors responded quickly to the gallery's eclectic mix of artists, whose outlaw sensibilities and counter-cultural subject matter was rendered with undeniable ability and vision.
Since that exciting time, Roq la Rue has moved several times, before finally landing at its largest and poshest digs yet, settling into a beautiful and airy location in the historic neighborhood of Pioneer Square in downtown Seattle.
We've expanded our vision & program by working with artists and collectors around the globe, gained national & international recognition, and earned a solid reputation. It's been an amazing and rewarding ride thus far.
Everyone involved with Roq La Rue love and are committed to the gallery, the artists we are privileged to work with, and the extended community we are honored to be a part of. In 2014 we made an exciting change by bringing on a new active partner in Sharon Arnold.
We hope to continue to be a supportive and exciting space that helps launch new artists and bring greater exposure to more established ones.
