Join us to celebrate “A Salish Welcome” by Seattle artist Marvin Oliver at Salmon Bay Natural Area, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 12. Also on June 12, we’ll dedicate “Thornton Creek”, a new artwork by Los Angeles artist Stephen Glassman, 1 to 3 p.m., at the public opening of Lake City’s new Fire Station 39.
Due to budget constraints, The Office will postpone opening the next funding cycle for organizations to 2011. This means the 132 organizations currently funded by the Office’s Civic Partners program will receive a third year of funding.
In this issue: Arts-related businesses and arts employment in Seattle saw a slight uptick in 2009. We’re seeking up to eight emerging artists to develop temporary large-scale, colorful panels for the fence surrounding the Civic Square construction. Funding is now open for Seattle-based individual artists working in the performing arts…. [ Keep reading ]
We’re accepting applications for the 2011 CityArtist Projects program that supports Seattle-based individual artists working in the performing arts, including dance, music and theater. Funding awards range up to $10,000 to support projects in 2011. CityArtist Projects is an annual funding program that provides support to individual Seattle artists to conceive,… [ Keep reading ]
Our office, in partnership with the Department of Finance and Administrative Services and Triad Development, Inc., seeks up to eight emerging artists to develop temporary large-scale, colorful panels for the fence surrounding the Civic Square construction site in downtown Seattle.
Break free from your desk and sooth your soul with a free concert by the Seattle Symphony, 12 to 1 p.m., Friday, May 21, at City Hall.
Artist Sheila Klein will introduce herself to the Belltown neighborhood at a design review meeting for Bell Street Park from 7 to 9 p.m.,Wednesday, May 19.
Dobro and slide-guitar guru Orville Johnson fronts a jam with A-list string players Paul Elliott, violin; Keith Lowe, bass; and John Miller, guitar, 12 to 1 p.m., Thursday, May 20, at City Hall. “Orville is a player’s player…,” writes The Seattle Times. “Arguably the best dobro player in America…His remarkable singing… [ Keep reading ]
May is Arts Education Month in Washington, and Mayor McGinn has issued a proclamation to celebrate. And ArtsEd Washington has put together a list of ways you can participate and advocate for the arts in your school district.
The arts are a powerful tool for inspiring our young people. Arts training encourages creative thinking and instills self-confidence – important ingredients for cultivating Seattle’s next generation of engaged citizens.
