The ArtLove Salon is literally our art love to you—a revolutionary cultural space where art transcends commerce. This 16,000 square foot sanctuary in the heart of Seattle is where art does what it was meant to do: heal souls, bridge divides, and remind us of our shared humanity.
As a self-funded non-profit initiative of the Conru Art Foundation, we've created something unprecedented: a zero-commission gallery where experiencing the art is the gift, where every wall tells a human story, celebrating authentic human connection through the transformative power of art.
Beauty, Truth & Love: More Than Words on Our Door
Beauty
Not superficial prettiness, but the profound beauty that stops you in your tracks— beauty that heals, that makes you remember what it means to be fully alive. Every piece in our collection is chosen for its power to touch the soul.
Truth
The truth you discover when communing with a piece of narrative realist art— when you see your own story reflected in a stranger's canvas, when art speaks what words cannot express, when authentic human experience transcends all barriers.
Love
This entire space is an act of love—from the artists who pour their hearts onto canvas, to our zero-commission model that honors their work, to the connections formed between strangers who meet through shared appreciation of beauty.
Come for the Soul Healing You'll Receive
We encourage you to visit us not as customers or critics, but as human beings seeking what we all need: connection, meaning, and moments of transcendence. Walk through our doors and let yourself be moved.
What's so striking about our collection is how diverse it is, yet rather than being monotonous, it's amazing. You'll see all different types of ethnicities and cultures, different types of storytelling, but we also have a collection of absolutely beautiful contemporary abstract work. It's the most beautiful place to experience love and it makes great photos too.
Where 80% of art explores human emotions and experiences, you might expect repetition—but here classical realism mingles with contemporary abstraction, intimate portraits share walls with sweeping landscapes, and personal narratives meet universal themes. From oil paintings capturing a single moment of vulnerability to mixed media exploring cultural identity, each piece is carefully chosen to create conversations between different artistic voices and perspectives.
How Everything Connects at the Salon
The ArtLove Salon is the flagship initiative and living heart of the Conru Art Foundation's mission. As one of many interconnected programs, the Salon serves as the physical nexus where all our initiatives converge— creating a vibrant ecosystem of art, education, and community that transforms lives daily.
Seattle Prize
Our Fellows showcase their work in the Salon and have studios upstairs where visitors can watch artists at work.
Love Portrait Program
Video portraits are filmed in our space and displayed, allowing visitors to connect with the stories behind the art.
PDA Website
Online community connecting artists, galleries, and art lovers—helping sell art and build meaningful connections.
PDA Print Magazine
Celebrating narrative realist art through beautiful print editions that showcase the stories and techniques of our artists.
Documentary Program
(In Development)
Focusing on the entire CAF project with special emphasis on Seattle Prize recipients and their creative journeys.
ArtLove Academy
(In Development)
Free and low-cost art education programs teaching "art as practice" - helping people discover their creative potential.
Mechanical Magic
(In Development)
Historic mechanical music instruments displayed throughout the Salon create an immersive artistic experience.
Art Competition
(In Development)
Live-streamed artists painting in real-time, coinciding with the 2026 World Cup celebrations.
Rehumanist Conference
(In Development)
Annual gathering at the Salon bringing together artists, thinkers, and patrons to explore art's role in human flourishing.
Unlike Any Gallery You've Visited
Zero Commission Model
Artists keep 100% of their sales because we believe supporting artists means actually supporting them. Our funding comes from the Conru Art Foundation, ensuring artists receive full value for their work.
Free Admission Always
Art should be accessible to everyone. Our doors are open to all who seek beauty, meaning, and human connection.
Curated for Connection
Every piece is chosen for its ability to speak to the human experience. We seek art that moves, heals, and transforms viewers.
Community Over Commerce
This represents a love letter to Seattle's creative community. We exist to nurture artistic excellence and foster genuine human connections.
An Invitation from the Heart
The ArtLove Salon awaits you. Not as a business seeking customers, but as a sanctuary offering respite. Come as you are. Stay as long as you need. Let art remind you what it means to be beautifully, truthfully, lovingly human.
Free admission always • Across from Seattle Art Museum