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Weekly Art Hit: ‘Untitled Totem Pole’ by James Bender and Marvin Oliver, ‘Farmer’s Pole’ by James Bender and Victor Steinbrueck

The next time you’re enjoying the view of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains from Steinbrueck Park, check out the two 50-foot, cedar totem poles boldly standing at the western edge of the park. Marvin Oliver selected trees for the artworks from the Skagit National Forest and then roughed out… [ Keep reading ]

What we’re reading this week

Our weekly round-up of arts and culture news in the greater Seattle area. Capitol Hill Seattle Blog Egyptian Update: Request for proposals, Seattle media weighs in, rent and more datapoints June 21, 2013 With CHS breaking the news that the longtime operators of The Egyptian Theatre are planning to pull the plug… [ Keep reading ]

Upcoming events funded through our SmART ventures program

Below is a selection of events that our office has funded for the month through our smART ventures funding program.  SmART ventures is a Seattle-based, flexible awards program that encourages innovative ideas, creates community impact, and provides new access for individuals and groups not served by our other programs. SmART ventures… [ Keep reading ]

Jennifer Dixon’s artwork dedicated at Linden Avenue North, July 13

Celebrate the dedication of Jennifer Dixon’s new public artwork Playland at Linden Avenue North (between North 130th Street and North 135th Street) in the Bitter Lake neighborhood. The Seattle Department of Transportation’s (SDOT) community celebration event will be 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, July 13 in front of Bitter Lake… [ Keep reading ]

Want to join our team?

The Office of Arts & Culture currently has two positions open. We’re seeking an administrative specialist to provide a full range of administrative support to the director, support the Seattle Arts Commission including all committees, and to assist in providing general administrative services to the department. Position closes 4 p.m.,… [ Keep reading ]

Camera obscura and ‘crystallization’ at Westlake Park

Seattle artists Elizabeth Gahan, Joseph Park and Claude Zervas will create temporary artworks for Westlake Park this summer, beginning in July. Each artwork will be an unexpected addition to daily activities in the park, as well as a dynamic backdrop to special events and music performances. ‘Chromatic Crystallization (Seattle)’ by… [ Keep reading ]

Information sessions for Latina/o artists begin July 8

ARTISTS UP—a collaborative effort of our office, Artist Trust and 4Culture to increase access for and better serve all artists in Seattle, King County and Washington state—invites Latino/a artists to a bilingual informational series with resources, tips and networking.  Artists in all disciplines (dance, literary, media, music, public art, visual… [ Keep reading ]

Weekly Art Hit: ‘Meridian Archway’ by Charles Greening

From the street, Charles Greening’s Meridian Archway (1981), the northwest entry to the Meridian Playground in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood, appears to be composed of one simple stone arch.  But walk in and be prepared for a surprise.  The entryway includes a unique walled switchback path constructed of thousands of rocks. … [ Keep reading ]

What we’re reading this week

Our weekly round-up of arts and culture news in the greater Seattle area. Capitol Hill Seattle Blog Capitol Hill’s The Egyptian movie theater slated to close Justin, June 16, 2013 Call it a sign of things to come. The curtains never rose for Saturday’s midnight showing of the classic Casablanca… [ Keep reading ]

Participate in Alaskan Way Viaduct art project

The Alaskan Way Viaduct Observation and Demolition Unit is a collaborative, temporary art installation developed by Seattle artist Dane Youngren in response to the ways downtown Seattle is changing as a result of the viaduct replacement, tunnel boring and seawall projects. The project will be take place July 1 through… [ Keep reading ]