FRED Wildlife Refuge is a privately-run, collaborative art center that includes a photo studio, art gallery, performance/rehearsal studio (for physical arts) and scene shop. A refuge for Seattle’s most inventive and innovative artists FRED challenges creatives to break away from their normal routine and venture into unlikely collaborations with artists of disciplines other than their own. FRED will provide space for collaboration among (but not limited to) music, dance, physical performance, digital media, literary artists and visual artists to enter into cross-genre partnerships with the intent of adding new repertoire to Seattle’s already vibrant art scene.
 
FRED, the brainchild of Can Can’s Owner/Artistic Director Chris Snell (was recently featured on the cover of City Arts’ new “Power Issue”), occupies the former Milkie Studio which was home to legendary photographer Fred Milkie. The re-imagined 5,200 square foot space is located in the heart of Capitol Hill. It will continue the tradition of over 40 years’ worth of art creation while aiming to invigorate new life into art-enthusiasts and creators by providing a place to bridge exciting new ideas with inventive and unlikely collaborations. FRED will offer residencies to select local artists.