Howard House was a

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gallery located in the historic

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District in

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. From its inception in 1997 to its closing on June 12, 2010, the gallery fostered the careers of several local, national and international artists. Billy Howard, the gallery's owner, cited slow business as the basis for the decision. Gallerist Billy Howard has been credited with introducing the Seattle art scene to the concept of the alternative space and has championed

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s. He first began Howard House by hosting

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and

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works in his

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home, inviting visitors to see works installed in his stairwell, dining room and bedroom. In an interview with art critic

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of '' The Stranger'', the gallery's owner said that he will continue to work with artists on a projects basis.Graves, Jen
"Howard House Is Closing"
The Stranger. May 28, 2010.

References

External links

Howard House website
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