We are pleased to bring arts and culture to Mayor McGinn’s inaugural festivities this weekend at City Hall. We hope you can join us Saturday, Jan. 9, when the mayor will host an open house from 1 to 5 p.m. to celebrate the city’s commitment to openness, transparency and the… [ Keep reading ]
Check out the January issue of the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs eNews here. In this Issue Message from the director Funding open for youth arts projects Artist sought for new First Hill Streetcar artwork Seeking artists to showcase at ethnic arts event More than 40 neighborhood events funded… [ Keep reading ]
The final installment in a three-part exhibition of recently purchased portable artworks opened today at the Seattle Municipal Tower Gallery. The show features 19 artworks by 14 emerging Northwest artists and includes paintings, photographs, works on paper, sculpture and mixed media. The pieces are part of a larger recent purchase by Seattle City… [ Keep reading ]
We’re pleased to announce funding awards to 40 neighborhood events through our Neighborhood & Community Arts program. The Neighborhood & Community Arts program will provide $48,000 ($1,200 per organization) to public festivals and events taking place throughout the city this year. Fifteen of the 40 funded projects are first-time recipients,… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle is seeking an artist to develop site-integrated artwork for the First Hill Streetcar line, which will connect the Chinatown/International District transit station to the future Capitol Hill light rail station via First Hill. The new line is part of the Seattle Streetcar Network. The call is open to professional… [ Keep reading ]
