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Stokley Towles to shed light on stormwater through performance artwork
June 29, 2011
Seattle artist Stokley Towles will develop and present a performance artwork that reflects local perceptions and behaviors around stormwater. Partnering with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) and King County, Towles will also focus on SPU’s work managing drainage throughout Seattle. The performance project, to begin in early fall, will trace the… [ Keep reading ]
Seeking project manager for public art team
June 28, 2011
We’re seeking a senior project manager to join our public art team to plan, develop, coordinate and oversee major public art projects and act as a liaison with other city departments and the community. The project manager will support public art selection panels; provide technical assistance concerning public art projects; research… [ Keep reading ]
City launches web portal for its funding programs
June 23, 2011
Artists and arts, culture and heritage groups on the hunt for funds should check out the city of Seattle’s new web portal which includes information about the city’s diverse funding programs, including a listing of city funding programs that support arts and culture. The city makes investments ranging from $250 to… [ Keep reading ]
Seeking an artist for Burke-Gilman Trail
June 23, 2011
We’re seeking an artist or artist team to create a permanent, multi-site outdoor artwork at select points along the Burke-Gilman Trail. The artist will create a durable, permanent outdoor artwork for two to five select locations along the trail. Each part of the installation will enliven its location on the… [ Keep reading ]
Public-private agreement to keep artists at Magnuson Park
June 23, 2011
Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata today announced an agreement between the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department (Parks) and Building 11 LLC, the City’s private partner in rehabbing Building 11 at Magnuson Park. Both parties have agreed to retain affordable artist studios in the building. Their agreement also provides for the… [ Keep reading ]
Artist team chosen for Jackson Plaza, opening June 24
June 22, 2011
Rebar, a multidisciplinary artist team, was recently selected to create temporary artwork for the new Jackson Plaza in front of King Street Station. While the team of artists is just diving into design and will install their temporary project at the plaza next year, the grand opening of King Street… [ Keep reading ]
Hike around Lake Union and enjoy an audio tour honoring its ecology and history
June 21, 2011
The daily rains have subsided, and it’s time to hike a new loop and listen to stories about our city! Field Notes: Observing Lake Union is a year-long, temporary public artwork by Studio for Urban Projects that honors the ecology and history of Lake Union. The cell phone audio tour… [ Keep reading ]
Join Mayor McGinn and Interim Superintendent Enfield for community meeting on education, youth programs
June 17, 2011
Mayor Mike McGinn and Seattle Public Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield invite you to join them for an open community meeting and Q&A session, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 21. The meeting will be at the South Shore Elementary School Rotunda, 4800 S. Henderson. They’ll share information… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center seeks art, culture, design projects for 50th celebration
June 10, 2011
Seattle Center will host The Next Fifty in 2012, a six-month celebration of the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair’s 50th anniversary. Seattle Center seeks up to 20 temporary projects to highlight arts, culture and design at the celebration. The celebration will take place on the Seattle Center grounds, April 21 through… [ Keep reading ]