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‘Seattlight’ lights up King Street Station’s Jackson Plaza

The San Francisco artist group Rebar has installed their new temporary installation Seattlight at King Street Station’s newly refurbished Jackson Plaza. Seattlight is a nighttime, interactive artwork designed to highlight the unseen pathways of pedestrian traffic through the plaza. The artwork lights up in response to the movements of people… [ Keep reading ]

Rising indie-star Kris Orlowski performs free concert

Kris Orlowski, rising star of the Seattle indie singer-songwriter scene, will bring his soulful band and subtly powerful songs to City Hall’s outdoor plaza, 600 Fourth Ave., for a free, all-ages concert, 12 to 1:30 p.m., this Thursday Aug. 16. Orlowski has been turning heads and rockin’ crowds across the country… [ Keep reading ]

Gregory Awards open – including new Melissa Hines Award

We’re pleased to share that a new award is being given this year under the auspices of the annual Gregory Awards in honor of our late friend, Melissa Hines. The Gregory Awards are proud to present the Melissa Hines Award for Outstanding Theatre Practitioner. The recipient of this behind-the-scenes award will… [ Keep reading ]

Find ‘Art Interruptions’ on streets and in parks, kicks off tomorrow at PhinneyWood Summer Streets

Five artists will create temporary art installations along Greenwood Avenue North for the project Art Interruptions, kicking off at the PhinneyWood Summer Streets festival tomorrow, Aug. 10, between 6 and 10 p.m. Wander along Greenwood Avenue North from North 67th to North 87th streets and find the following artworks.   Art… [ Keep reading ]

Arts Mean Business funding program for arts jobs open

Applications for our new Arts Mean Business funding program are now available. The program will award one-time funds to Seattle arts, heritage, cultural and arts-service organizations for jobs that will make a difference in each organization’s ability to generate extra revenue to support its mission. Eligible organizations are Seattle-based with… [ Keep reading ]

City Hall plaza sizzles this Thursday with Bobby Medina and The Red Hot Band

Bobby Medina and The Red Hot Band bring some sizzle to City Hall’s outdoor plaza with a performance jam packed with some of the greatest hits of all time, this Thursday, Aug. 9, noon to 1:30 p.m.  The show is part of Seattle Presents, a free, lunchtime summer concert series. Check out… [ Keep reading ]

Sambatuque presents music with Latin and Caribbean flair, free concerts continue through August

Sambatuque put on a great show of music from Brazil and the Caribbean yesterday on City Hall’s plaza. The concert was part of Seattle Presents free lunchtime concerts, continuing noon to 1:30 p.m. every Thursday in August. Check out the lineup here.  Here’s a photo re-cap of Sambatuque. All photos by Kausar Mohammed…. [ Keep reading ]

Public art conservation staff restores several artworks

Summer weather is here, and that means our public art conservation team is working hard to maintain and restore several artworks around the city. Go check out these artworks while the sun  is shining! Over the last month, preventive maintenance projects have included Paul Sorey’s Tree Bench at Pratt Park, Ela Lamblin’s Whirl… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Presents free concerts at City Hall draw crowds, shows continue through August

More than 1,200 people gathered on City Hall’s outdoor plaza in July for Seattle Presents free lunchtime concerts. Join in the fun! The concerts continue every Thursday in August, starting with Sambatuque today, noon to 1:30! Check out the lineup here. July 12 – Wheedle’s Groove July 19 – Shelby Earl … [ Keep reading ]

Call for visual artists for Arts & Social Change Symposium

We’re seeking visual artists who are using their art to create social justice and to advance progressive change to exhibit their work at the Arts & Social Change Symposium, Oct. 12 to 13 at Seattle Center. The call is open to 2-D visual artists and students residing in Washington, Oregon,… [ Keep reading ]