Americans for the Arts released its second annual National Arts Index scores this week. The National Arts Index is an annual measure of the health and vitality of arts in the U.S. The findings demonstrate that the arts follow the nation’s business cycle, with the Index score for 2009 at… [ Keep reading ]
You’re invited to the City Hall Open House, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 29. There will be free musical performances by Buddy Catlett, Caspar Babypants, Correo Aereo and Srivani Jade; Seattle Animal Shelter pets for adoption; library card registration; tours of a fire truck, City Council Chambers and the mayor’s office;… [ Keep reading ]
Don’t forget to check out the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs’ online listing of opportunities including funding leads, job postings and training workshops like this one that recently landed in our inbox: How to Build a Strong Grant Application. Presented by our friends at Artist Trust, this workshop includes “dos and… [ Keep reading ]
Puget Sound arts, cultural and scientific organizations generated $1.9 billion in business activity in 2009, according to a study released today by ArtsFund. The study shows that nearly 360 organizations supported some 32,520 jobs and $882 million in labor income. Patrons spent $712 million, with tickets accounting for $222 million. Read… [ Keep reading ]
The exhibition Seattle Inspiration will showcase the creativity and artistic expression of 20 artists with disabilities, Jan. 6 through Feb. 28 at City Hall. The nonprofit Creative Activities and VSA Washington, the state organization on arts and disability, curated the exhibition. Seattle Inspiration includes more than 35 abstract and contemporary… [ Keep reading ]
Storefronts Seattle, in partnership with the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, seeks artists and arts organizations to enliven vacant storefronts with temporary installations, artist residencies and creative enterprise projects in Pioneer Square, the Chinatown-International District and other to-be-announced locations from March 2011 to January 2012. Storefronts Seattle is… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATE [1/26/11]: Unfortunately, we had to suspend our search for two full-time communications internships. We are evaluating our internship program and hope to re-open the opportunity soon. We are seeking two full-time communications interns to work closely with its communications team and provide administrative support for the department. Responsibilities include… [ Keep reading ]
It’s not everyday that Seattle’s top orchestra plays a free concert for your lunch break. Tell your boss you’ll be late to that meeting and get to City Hall tomorrow at noon!
