You’re invited to attend a farewell celebration for departing OACA Director Michael Killoren on Monday, October 4 at 4:30 p.m. at Seattle City Hall. We hope to see you there!
The Mayor’s Office has posted a guide to effective public comment on the proposed 2011-2012 budget, highlighting two primary ways to provide feedback.
Yesterday, Mayor Mike McGinn transmitted his proposed 2011-2012 budget to Seattle City Council. With the city facing an estimated $67 million budget shortfall in the coming biennium, all city departments have been asked to take a proportionate share of cuts to balance the budget and to prepare for the fiscal… [ Keep reading ]
In this issue: Message from the director: Reflections on arts and culture in Seattle. Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs budget update. Join in an upcoming community forum on increasing access to quality arts learning in Seattle Public Schools. Artist Brian Goldbloom will create an artwork for the new Fire… [ Keep reading ]
Join us in celebrating Rescue, a new public artwork by Seattle artist Kay Kirkpatrick, 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25, at Crown Hill’s new Fire Station 35 at 8729 15th Ave., NW. Kirkpatrick will be on hand to talk about her work following the formal program. Rescue marks and shelters the… [ Keep reading ]
Join us on Sept. 25 as we celebrate two public art projects at the grand opening celebration for Lake Union Park. Field Notes: Observing Lake Union is a year-long temporary public artwork that honors the ecology and history of Lake Union. Beginning Sept. 25, the cell phone audio tour will… [ Keep reading ]
This Thursday, September 23, join SAM, the Cascade Land Conservancy, and the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs for a panel discussion exploring the intersection of art, culture, and the environment.
What is the role of the arts and the creative community in creating livable, sustainable communities? A panel conversation convened this month by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Canadian Embassy is a must-watch debate on “creative placemaking” and the role it plays in the continuing evolution of the public realm.
Last month, Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata launched Seattle Art Walks, a website designed to highlight Seattle’s abundant and unique art walks – from First Thursdays in Pioneer Square to Second Saturday Georgetown Art Attack to the annual Madison Park Art Walk on the shores of Lake Washington.
Highlighting the essential role of the arts for all students and demonstrating their understanding that the arts are a vital part of a well-balanced, engaging and equitable education, Congress has designated the second week of September as National Arts in Education Week.
