In late January, I wrapped up my tenure as president of the United States Urban Arts Federation (USUAF) at its annual meeting in Washington, D.C., which ran concurrently with the United States Conference of Mayor’s meeting.
Message from the director: first National Arts Index released Artists sought for two park projects Help define mayor’s Youth and Family Initiative Call for artwork for Chief Sealth Trail Seeking artist for First Hill Streetcar line Connect at Ethnic Arts event, March 10 Youth Arts project applications due Feb. 23… [ Keep reading ]
We’re partnering with Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) to issue a call for two artists to complete public art projects at two new reservoir parks: West Seattle Reservoir at Westcrest Park and Maple Leaf Reservoir Park.
Jean Godden, a member of the Seattle City Council and chair of its Budget and Finance Committee, writes about the Great Recession’s impact on Seattle’s arts organizations in a recent Crosscut column, “Struggling to keep the stage lights on.” Godden asks, “What can be done to keep the lights on,… [ Keep reading ]
Get your groove on at City Hall with bluesy pop-rock songwriter Cristina Orbe, noon, Thursday, Feb. 4. The free concert is part of Seattle Presents, the year-round concert series at City Hall. Stick around after the performance for an artist reception, 1 to 2 p.m., honoring Seattle artists Roosevelt Lewis… [ Keep reading ]
