Seattle Parks and Recreation seeks proposals for fun, innovative, curriculum-based visual and performing arts programs at five Seattle parks this summer. Individuals, groups or organizations are eligible to apply. The Summer Art in the Park program aims to increase learning opportunities for youth, build self-esteem and promote cross-cultural experiences. The… [ Keep reading ]
The city is seeking artists to bring temporary site-specific art and performances to Occidental Square this summer. Called ARTSparks, the program transforms the Pioneer Square neighborhood park into a showcase for the creative imagination. All arts disciplines are welcome, and artists and organizations are encouraged to submit up to three… [ Keep reading ]
In this Issue: Know an individual or an organization making a difference in Seattle through arts and culture? Nominate them for a 2011 Mayor’s Arts Award. On Monday, April 4, we’ll open applications for the city’s Civic Partners funding program. The city is seeking artists to bring temporary site-specific art… [ Keep reading ]
Storefronts artist John Fleming prepares his installation in a vacant storefront. Photo courtesy of Storefronts Seattle. Nine artists will develop temporary, site-specific installations for vacant storefronts in Seattle’s Pioneer Square and Chinatown/International District neighborhoods for the ongoing project Storefronts Seattle. This round will be on display through June…. [ Keep reading ]
Join us for an artist reception from 4:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, April 7, in honor of the Sev Shoon print arts exhibition at City Hall. Seattle printmaking hot spot Sev Shoon Arts Center fills Seattle City Hall with an exhibition of more than 30 artworks by 10 Northwest artists…. [ Keep reading ]
Know an individual or organization making a difference in Seattle through the arts? Nominate them for a 2011 Mayor’s Arts Award. The nomination deadline is 5 p.m., Thursday, May 5. The online nomination form is available here . “Forty years ago during another difficult economy, city leaders founded the Seattle Arts Commission… [ Keep reading ]
We’re seeking an artist or artist team to create a temporary, site-specific public art project for the new Jackson Street Plaza at King Street Station. The station is located in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood at South Jackson Street and Third Avenue South. The artwork should enliven the space and offer… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle printmaking hot spot Sev Shoon Arts Center fills Seattle City Hall with an exhibition of more than 30 artworks by 10 Northwest artists. Sev Shoon: 20 Years of Printing will be on display through April 18. The exhibition features a variety of modern and ancient techniques including monotype, monoprint,… [ Keep reading ]
In this issue: The mayor names Vincent Kitch to lead the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs. We’re seeking an artist to develop a permanent, site-integrated or free-standing art project for Fire Station 20 in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Join us to dedicate a new artwork and meet the artist… [ Keep reading ]
We recently partnered with Seattle Art Museum (SAM) and the Cascade Land Conservancy to present a panel discussion exploring the intersections of race, class and the environment at the Olympic Sculpture Park’s PACCAR Pavilion. Missed the talk? You can watch the video here. The discussion covered topics including how diversity… [ Keep reading ]
