As Seattle University Museum of Art lined up for 2028 opening on 12th Ave, school announces Cornish College layoffs UPDATE
Seattle University plans to break ground on a new $25 million Museum of Art by August 2026, aiming for a grand opening in fall 2028. However, the announcement coincides with the termination of 354 employees at Cornish College of the Arts, which Seattle University recently merged with amid declining enrollment. The transitions raise concerns among the theater community and highlight the evolving landscape of arts education in Seattle.