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TASWIRA remains committed to inclusivity, cultural exploration, and fostering deep connections between artists and audiences.

Over the past three years, TASWIRA’s flagship location has established itself as a cultural hub where art and community intersect, showcasing a global portfolio of contemporary emerging artists.

Founded by Avery Barnes, TASWIRA began as a collective platform, sharing stories and handmade crafts through her involvement in developing a women’s center in Kenya.

TASWIRA’s December 2024 grand reopening in Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square and the gallery’s sold-out success with To the Ones Who Remain Unbroken by Cristina Martinez, marks a renewed commitment to dynamic storytelling and solidifies TASWIRA’s role as a premier destination for collectors of contemporary art.

We invite you to invest in TASWIRA.

For all inquiries please contact us via email at: invest@taswira.org

Meet the Founder

Avery Barnes, TASWIRAFounder & Director

City of Seattle Arts Commissioner and titled as “The Connector” by the Seattle MET Magazine and a Forbes Seattle 30 Under 30 awardee in 2023. Miss Barnes is a self-taught entrepreneur, curator, and community builder. Whose passion for cultural empowerment led her in 2022 to establish her first Seattle flagship art gallery and neighborhood staple in Pioneer Square. Inspired by her experience developing entrepreneurial intitiatives for women in Kenya, Avery's work extends beyond the gallery through historical conservation, art advisory, creative talent management, and consulting across the world.