We are documenting the entire process of the Seattle Prize fellowship—from the selection of artists to the creation of their masterworks. This documentary will capture the dedication, challenges, and breakthroughs that define the artistic journey.






Videographer & Director
Kelly Guenther is an Emmy Award-winning television journalist turned documentary filmmaker based in West Seattle. He spent over 20 years as a reporter and investigative producer at KING-TV (Seattle's NBC affiliate) and Northwest Cable News before founding his production company, Guenther Group, in 2001.
His company produces documentary and video projects for corporate, public-sector, and non-profit clients, bringing deep expertise in cinematography, directing, and visual storytelling. We're grateful to have Kelly documenting the Seattle Prize journey, capturing the dedication and breakthroughs of our fellowship artists.
The full documentary will be released following the conclusion of the 2026 fellowship year. Follow us for behind-the-scenes updates.