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You are cordially invited to an exclusive soirée benefiting the Seattle Erotic Art Festival. We are pleased to host you at Gallery Erato, Seattle’s year-round home of erotic art. Join us for an evening of performances, delightful nibbles, a unique way to participate in the art and support the festival, and a sneak peek at the 2026 selected art.

Sneak Preview

One of the most exciting parts of this evening, is the preview of what SEAF2026 will offer. A slideshow of the art by accepted and invited visual artists will be playing throughout the evening. Jurors and curators will be on hand to share stories about why particular pieces of art were chosen. The Festival Director and Exhibition Curator will reveal exciting details of festival plans. Art Activists have the first opportunity to purchase visual art at this Black Tie Affair.  What better way to avoid the disappointment of seeing a red dot on the piece of art you fall in love with?

Art Docents will be on hand to answer questions about art and process sales. All art that is purchased at the Black Tie Affair will be available for pick up at the end of the Festival on Sunday, May 3rd. Art Activists who cannot join us at the Affair will be provided an online gallery to preview the art.

Entertainment for the Evening

SEAF's Performance Curators will be treating you to performances both on and off the stage throught the evening. There will be a few interactive treats as well from our artists who have been concocting experiences to be revealed at SEAF.

More information will be available on our website soon!

Nibbles and Desserts:

This year’s amuse bouche is sure to delight. These delicious treats are perfect for your after-dinner nibbling pleasure. Complimentary non-alcoholic libations will be on hand to help wash down the tasty treats, along with a no-host bar that accepts cash and cards.
 

More ways to support the Festival

Buy raffle tickets for a chance to win three baskets filled with sexy goodies from our sponsors, supporters, and donors. Raffle tickets will be on sale for $5 each, $40 for a bust or inseam measurement. You will then take your tickets and choose which basket you want to enter the drawing to win.

This year’s raffle baskets will feature items from our wonderful donors.

Dress to Impress!

Our idea of “black tie” is more risqué than the average cocktail party, so feel free to wear those outfits you don’t normally get to pull out of your closet! For of those of your who enjoy costuming more than formal- or fetish-wear, we invite you to join us by dressing in the theme of "Magnetism". Creative interpretation is encouraged. When in doubt, wear what makes you feel fancy or sexy.

Details

All new information will be added to A Black Tie Affair webpage soon.

Tickets: $120 in advance or $150 at the door.

Art Activists attend for free. Become an Art Activist Society Member Here.

Your ticket purchase may be applied toward a Art Activist Society membership if you become an Activist before April 15th, 2026.

Join the Art Activist Society and attend this celebration for free. Join the Society or renew your membership during the party and your entrance fee will be applied towards your membership. (Note that there is no obligation to join.)

COVID-19 Safety: Attendance is limited to accommodate reduced capacity.  Vaccination is encouraged but not required. Masks are encouraged unless you are eating or drinking, but are not required. Ventilation fans will be running the whole evening. Hand sanitizer will be available.

All proceeds benefit the Seattle Erotic Art Festival. The Festival is produced by the Pan Eros Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations and a portion of Art Activist Society membership dues are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Purchase tickets here!

You are cordially invited to an exclusive soirée benefiting the Seattle Erotic Art Festival. We are pleased to host you at Gallery Erato, Seattle’s year-round home of erotic art. Join us for an evening of performances, delightful nibbles, a unique way to participate in the art and support the festival, and a sneak peek at the 2026 selected art.

Sneak Preview

One of the most exciting parts of this evening, is the preview of what SEAF2026 will offer. A slideshow of the art by accepted and invited visual artists will be playing throughout the evening. Jurors and curators will be on hand to share stories about why particular pieces of art were chosen. The Festival Director and Exhibition Curator will reveal exciting details of festival plans. Art Activists have the first opportunity to purchase visual art at this Black Tie Affair.  What better way to avoid the disappointment of seeing a red dot on the piece of art you fall in love with?

Art Docents will be on hand to answer questions about art and process sales. All art that is purchased at the Black Tie Affair will be available for pick up at the end of the Festival on Sunday, May 3rd. Art Activists who cannot join us at the Affair will be provided an online gallery to preview the art.

Entertainment for the Evening

SEAF's Performance Curators will be treating you to performances both on and off the stage throught the evening. There will be a few interactive treats as well from our artists who have been concocting experiences to be revealed at SEAF.

More information will be available on our website soon!

Nibbles and Desserts:

This year’s amuse bouche is sure to delight. These delicious treats are perfect for your after-dinner nibbling pleasure. Complimentary non-alcoholic libations will be on hand to help wash down the tasty treats, along with a no-host bar that accepts cash and cards.
 

More ways to support the Festival

Buy raffle tickets for a chance to win three baskets filled with sexy goodies from our sponsors, supporters, and donors. Raffle tickets will be on sale for $5 each, $40 for a bust or inseam measurement. You will then take your tickets and choose which basket you want to enter the drawing to win.

This year’s raffle baskets will feature items from our wonderful donors.

Dress to Impress!

Our idea of “black tie” is more risqué than the average cocktail party, so feel free to wear those outfits you don’t normally get to pull out of your closet! For of those of your who enjoy costuming more than formal- or fetish-wear, we invite you to join us by dressing in the theme of "Magnetism". Creative interpretation is encouraged. When in doubt, wear what makes you feel fancy or sexy.

Details

All new information will be added to A Black Tie Affair webpage soon.

Tickets: $120 in advance or $150 at the door.

Art Activists attend for free. Become an Art Activist Society Member Here.

Your ticket purchase may be applied toward a Art Activist Society membership if you become an Activist before April 15th, 2026.

Join the Art Activist Society and attend this celebration for free. Join the Society or renew your membership during the party and your entrance fee will be applied towards your membership. (Note that there is no obligation to join.)

COVID-19 Safety: Attendance is limited to accommodate reduced capacity.  Vaccination is encouraged but not required. Masks are encouraged unless you are eating or drinking, but are not required. Ventilation fans will be running the whole evening. Hand sanitizer will be available.

All proceeds benefit the Seattle Erotic Art Festival. The Festival is produced by the Pan Eros Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations and a portion of Art Activist Society membership dues are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Purchase tickets here!

What happens after someone’s consent is violated? How do you support the person harmed? The person accused of harm? How do you even begin to work with something this emotional, complex, and charged? 

For many leaders, the first response is to permanently ban the person accused of harm. But there are more options for accountability, each with pros and cons. This workshop provides an introduction to what different accountability processes can look like, centering harm reduction and transformation for all involved. 

Who is the Consent and Leadership Series for?

Anyone in formal and informal positions of leadership who finds their work expanding to include issues around consent, such as ethics, interpersonal conflict, and harm. If you host events, teach, organize, manage, or supervise people; if you are just the one people go to when a problem around consent comes up; if you care about creating consensual spaces and have some power to influence others — then this series is for you. 

Meet your instructor, Consent Academy Director Ariana Coveney:

Ariana has been a part of Consent Academy since 2018. She is an ordained Shingon Buddhist Monk, with a background in psychology, linguistics, and education focusing on violence prevention. She has lived and worked all over the world doing grassroots activism for LGBTQ+ rights and domestic violence prevention. Her perspectives on harm reduction and accountability are based in her Buddhism and her Choctaw cultural heritage. 

What else should I know?

• This is an online class series via Zoom. Zoom link and instructions will be emailed the day before and 30 minutes before the workshop begins.
• Each workshop will be recorded for later viewing. The slides will also be made available.
• Class time is listed in Pacific Time. Use this time zone converter to see what time the class will be for you: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
• Pay-What-You-Can tickets are open to anyone who needs them. Choose the ticket that is best for you.
• There are also a small number of discounted tickets available. If you are experiencing financial hardship, please inquire.
• Please let us know by email if you have any questions, access needs, or things that would aid in your learning: theconsentacademy@gmail.com

About Consent Academy:

Consent Academy is an educational collective founded in 2016 in Seattle, WA, currently with staff and volunteers all over the world. We believe consent is a part of everyday life, and its practice builds stronger, safer, and more connected communities. Our approach incorporates disciplines of psychology, sociology, public health, psychotherapy, and personal coaching to create a systemic view of how consent impacts everyone, from the bedroom to the boardroom. 

Consent Academy is a program of the Pan Eros Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization. All of our profits support our educational programming. For more information, visit us at www.consent.academy.

This event is part of Consent and Leadership Winter Series. Click here to purchase series passes or see more events.

Community, Culture, and Soul featuring  Myron Curry, Rodney King, and TR Miles.
 

Three artists. Three distinct journeys. One shared commitment to telling the truth through art. Join us for a Community Exhibit featuring Myron Curry, whose work centers Black life, culture, and resilience through layered portraiture and powerful symbolism; Rodney King, known for evocative compositions that explore identity, history, and personal narrative; and TR Miles, an artist whose practice blends bold imagery with reflections on community, memory, and transformation. Together, their work creates a dynamic conversation about lived experience, legacy, and the power of creative expression. 

Free and open to the public.

This is a training for Seattle Erotic Art Festival volunteers.

Consent advocates help create more consensual spaces by educating and providing support when something goes wrong with consent. It's a specialized role most people can learn to do with the proper training, support, and practice.

This training will cover the skills needed to do this work, including communication, intervention, and conflict resolution and more:

- The expectations & basics of the consent advocate role at SEAF

- Communication and active listening skills

- Working with trauma and people caught in acute trauma reactions

- Consent-Focused Psychological First Aid

- Basic intervention skills

***Two skill practice sessions are scheduled at Gallery Erato (309 1st Ave S. Seattle 98194) on 4/12/26 at 1:00-3:00pm and 4/21/26 at 7:00-9:00pm. Participants are expected to attend one of these in-person sessions in addition to this virtual class.

Register for this training here: https://www.strangertickets.com/events/182836371/consent-advocate-training-for-seaf-volunteers 

 

This training has been adapted from the Consent Academy's consent advocate trainings with specific information for SEAF volunteers.

Meet your instructor, Consent Academy Director Ariana Coveney:

Ariana has been a part of Consent Academy since 2018. She is an ordained Shingon Buddhist Monk, with a background in psychology, linguistics, and education focusing on violence prevention. She has lived and worked all over the world doing grassroots activism for LGBTQ+ rights and domestic violence prevention. Her perspectives on harm reduction and accountability are based in her Buddhism and her Choctaw cultural heritage. 

The Consent Academy is an educational collective founded in 2016 in Seattle, WA, currently with staff and volunteers all over the world. We believe consent is a part of everyday life, and its practice builds stronger, safer, and more connected communities. Our approach incorporates disciplines of psychology, sociology, public health, psychotherapy, and personal coaching to create a systemic view of how consent impacts everyone, from the bedroom to the boardroom. 

The Consent Academy is a program of the Pan Eros Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization. All of our profits support our educational programming.

Purchase tickets here!

With two tops we can tie rope with precision and still create a playful and connective experience; we can collaborate in real-time and let the rope flow seamlessly between two people. This type of co-topping is easier than it sounds, and it can lead to the hottest and most rewarding scenes you’ll experience in rope. We will practice co-topping both structured and unstructured ties with a focus on collaboration and play. We will explore interactions without rope, offers made between tops, and how we plan and negotiate for this type of scene. 

This class is for tops and bottoms who want more play in their tying beyond just the application of rope. Top pairs should both be familiar with the same 2+ rope upper body harness, along with common frictions and knots. Tickets will be sold to three person groups only, with auditing tickets available.

 

Important Information:

• Pay-what-you-can scholarships, funded by 4Culture, are available for all Pan Eros Foundation workshops. If you need financial assistance, please email Leah at assistdirector@pan-eros.org
• No late entry will be allowed due to the intimate nature of this workshop. Doors will be locked at 10 minutes after the start time.
• Water available. Please bring your own cup or bottle.
• Open to all 18+
• Attendance is limited to 10 trios.
• All sexes, genders, races, ethnicities, bodies, body types, sexual orientations, relationship orientations, abilities welcome and celebrated.
• Please let us know by email if you have any access needs or things that would aid in your learning.
• Questions may be directed to: assistdirector@pan-eros.org

About the Educators:

Nick (he/him) has been tying in the Seattle area since 2015 and teaching rope classes since 2018. He loves creative suspensions, sadistic floor ties, and nerding out about rope techniques. He brings an analytical approach to rope bondage and is passionate about teaching kink material in a way that is both memorable and engaging. He has taught internationally, presented at Kinkfest and appeared on Shibari Study. He can be found on Instagram @Tie_Rope_Take_Photo and Fetlife @Provocations.

Alice Sky (she/her) is a Seattle-based rope enthusiast, educator, and model. She began her rope journey in 2016 as a bottom, and has expanded her practice to topping in recent years. Alice is passionate about rope bondage for its unique blend of connection, athleticism, intensity, and aesthetics. With a Master’s in Teaching, Alice is committed to applying her educational expertise to enhance kink education and make it accessible, inclusive, and effective for all learners. Alice has taught internationally, at Kinkfest and on ShibariStudy.com. You can find her on Fetlife @1timeatbandcamp and Instagram @one.time.at.band.camp2.

Val (they/them) is a bottom, kink educator and glutton for suffering. They specialize in improvisational play and maintaining in-scene relationship dynamics. They teach private lessons on rope bottoming and beginning rope classes with Full Circle Kink. They can be found on Instagram @valley_roses and Fetlife @ValleyRoses.

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Cancel culture, rumors, or simply letting people down can be terrifying in a culture of retaliation and punitive justice. This fear can create a kind of instinct to deflect, deny, or defend against any accusation of wrongdoing. But this never makes the problem disappear. Not taking accountability as a leader causes loss of trust, and can drive away valuable members of our communities and organizations. 

Everyone has times when they need to take accountability, including those in leadership. As the face of an organization, sometimes you even have to take accountability for the actions of those you represent. Personal accountability for leadership comes with unique challenges, especially around making public statements, balancing confidentiality, transparency, and the reputation and stability of your organization. This workshop goes over best practices, helping leaders reduce their fears of owning mistakes, so they can act with integrity when it really matters.  

Who is the Consent and Leadership Series for?

Anyone in formal and informal positions of leadership who finds their work expanding to include issues around consent, such as ethics, interpersonal conflict, and harm. If you host events, teach, organize, manage, or supervise people; if you are just the one people go to when a problem around consent comes up; if you care about creating consensual spaces and have some power to influence others — then this series is for you. 

Meet your instructor, Consent Academy Director Ariana Coveney:

Ariana has been a part of Consent Academy since 2018. She is an ordained Shingon Buddhist Monk, with a background in psychology, linguistics, and education focusing on violence prevention. She has lived and worked all over the world doing grassroots activism for LGBTQ+ rights and domestic violence prevention. Her perspectives on harm reduction and accountability are based in her Buddhism and her Choctaw cultural heritage. 

What else should I know?

• This is an online class series via Zoom. Zoom link and instructions will be emailed the day before and 30 minutes before the workshop begins.
• Each workshop will be recorded for later viewing. The slides will also be made available.
• Class time is listed in Pacific Time. Use this time zone converter to see what time the class will be for you: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html
• Pay-What-You-Can tickets are open to anyone who needs them. Choose the ticket that is best for you.
• There are also a small number of discounted tickets available. If you are experiencing financial hardship, please inquire.
• Please let us know by email if you have any questions, access needs, or things that would aid in your learning: theconsentacademy@gmail.com

About Consent Academy:

Consent Academy is an educational collective founded in 2016 in Seattle, WA, currently with staff and volunteers all over the world. We believe consent is a part of everyday life, and its practice builds stronger, safer, and more connected communities. Our approach incorporates disciplines of psychology, sociology, public health, psychotherapy, and personal coaching to create a systemic view of how consent impacts everyone, from the bedroom to the boardroom. 

Consent Academy is a program of the Pan Eros Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization. All of our profits support our educational programming. For more information, visit us at www.consent.academy.

This event is part of Consent and Leadership Winter Series. Click here to purchase series passes or see more events.

This class is now sold out. Join the waitlist (https://kinkrx.link/Waitlist) and we'll contact you if tickets become available.

Shibari is the beautiful and sensual style of Japanese rope bondage. It is known for its stunning aesthetic and its focus on connection between tying partners.

In this class, we’ll explore the essential knowledge and skills that will enable you to start your Shibari journey safely and confidently whether you are tying or being tied.

We will cover:

• A brief history of Shibari.
• Relevant physical anatomy and safety information.
• Consent and communication skills for play.
• Essential building blocks for tying.
• Applying the building blocks to patterns and harnesses.
• Ideas for incorporating Shibari in play.

What to bring

• 3 pieces of 7-8 metre rope 5-6mm in diameter. Natural fibre rope, especially jute, is highly recommended.
• 2 pieces of 3.5-4 metre rope 5-6mm in diameter. Natural fibre rope, especially jute, is highly recommended.
• A small blanket for warmth (recommended).
• Form-fitting clothing for person being tied is recommended but not required.

If you need help or recommendations for buying rope, please contact us. We will also have some loaner rope at the class.

Purchase tickets here!

Other Important Information:

• Pay-what-you-can scholarships are available for all Pan Eros Foundation workshops. If you need financial assistance, please email Leah at assistdirector@pan-eros.org
• No late entry will be allowed due to the intimate nature of this workshop. Doors will be locked at 10 minutes after the start time.
• Water available. Please bring your own cup or bottle.
• Open to all 18+
• Attendance is limited to 12 people.
• All sexes, genders, races, ethnicities, bodies, body types, sexual orientations, relationship orientations, abilities welcome and celebrated.
• Please let us know by email if you have any access needs or things that would aid in your learning.
• Questions may be directed to: assistdirector@pan-eros.org

About the Educators:

Since 2015, KinkRx (https://kinkrx.com) has been teaching high quality BDSM public classes and private lessons in Seattle. They cover beginner to advanced skills of shibari, dominance and submission, rough sex and body play, impact play, needle play, as well as the skills for creating rewarding play experiences. They are known for deep technical knowledge, premium curriculum development, and strong teaching skills. They also have extensive experience in working with people who are looking to use BDSM as a way to enrich their relationships and cultivate strong connections with their partners.

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Erotic hypnosis is a marvelous engine for intimacy and erotic imagineering. Hypnotic trance state is a delicious altered state all by itself, but when we stir in suggestion and storytelling we uncover an internal universe that seems limitless. This class will serve as a guide through the first steps in your erotic hypnosis journey and will cover the myriad consent issues, safety, hypnotic induction and will begin to cover applications of hypnosis to our erotic lives.  

Daniel and Ben have crafted this class to be a blend of theory and practice. There will be a small bit of group work (so come prepared to take a little trip into a trance-y headspace), but mostly the practical exercises will be paired.  Optimally, you'll bring a partner to this event.  If not, we will do our best to make sure everybody is paired with someone.

Important information:

• No late entry will be allowed due to the intimate nature of this workshop. Doors will be locked at 10 minutes after the start time.
• Pay-what-you-can scholarships are available for all Pan Eros workshops. Please email Leah at education@pan-eros.org to inquire.
• Water available. Please bring your own cup or bottle.
• Open to all 18+
• Attendance is limited to 24 people.
• All sexes, genders, races, ethnicities, bodies, body types, sexual orientations, relationship orientations, abilities welcome and celebrated.
• Questions may be directed to: education@pan-eros.org 
• Please let us know by email if you have any access needs or things that would aid in your learning.

About the Educator:

Daniel McGlothlen is the queer/gender queer proprietor of visiblerestraint.com (NSFW), a kinky, queer porn site that's been around for a couple of decades. They are a kink performer, educator and enthusiast.  They have been facilitating Pan Eros Foundation's Hypnokink Enthusiasts Group (HEG) for about a year now.  They have also taught hypnosis for Seattle Leather Service Corps., Hypnocon and Rope Burn.  They are working toward creating a 501(c)7 non-profit social club called Trance Pacific, which will be a queer erotic hypnosis group intended to give queer folks in the Pacific Northwest a safe, sexy space for their erotic hypnosis adventures - and, very importantly, to bring erotic hypnosis to underserved communities. Trance Pacific is currently seeking members for its board of directors.  Daniel is also pursuing a bachelor's degree in Psychology, with an emphasis on Sexuality and Gender Studies.  Daniel lives in Tacoma with their husband Craig - and is partnered to Ben, also of Tacoma, who contributes considerably to this class.