A blue structure, activated with bright and bulbous flora and fauna, stands in a natural divide between the Maple Leaf Park playground and ballfields. Jean Whitesavage and Nick Lyle’s 12-foot Gazebo (1996) contains sculptural forms of plant and animals indigenous to the Pacific Northwest. Forged steel components of the gazebo… [ Keep reading ]
We’re excited to announce our new and improved map and guide of public art in downtown Seattle. Located on plazas and in streetscapes, parks, and civic and corporate buildings, public artworks enrich Seattle’s urban landscape. This guide features nearly 200 artworks in downtown Seattle from the collections of the city… [ Keep reading ]
Would you like to join our team? We’re seeking that rare person who possesses the kind of excellent editing and writing skills that can turn a page of government-speak into a comprehensible (and interesting!) blog post, and who can also connect and interact with our community over our social media,… [ Keep reading ]
Catch this last free show on City Hall’s outdoor plaza for the summer! Rising Seattle stars La Luz turn every show into a beach-side dance party with their lush, ’60s-inspired surf rock and girl pop. They come to City Hall plaza, 600 Fourth Ave., for a free, all-ages performance, 12… [ Keep reading ]
Update Sept. 20: Remaining space is very limited. Once advanced registration cuts off, you may try to get into the event onsite in case there are no-shows, or check out these other dates and locations for healthcare enrollment. Big changes are coming soon to our nation’s healthcare system. Mark… [ Keep reading ]
We are excited to have Lara Davis join the office as the arts education specialist, a new position that builds capacity for arts education efforts. Lara will help align the work of Seattle Public Schools and community partners through Seattle’s city-wide K-12 arts plan (The Creative Advantage), a comprehensive strategy… [ Keep reading ]
Our weekly round-up of arts and culture news in the greater Seattle area. Ballard News-Tribune Application for community festival grants open | Ballard News-Tribune Aug. 19, 2013 Grassroots event organizers have an opportunity to apply for $1,200 grants to support 2014 festivals and community cultural projects happening in neighborhoods across… [ Keep reading ]
On the northeastern edge of Beacon Hill along a narrow stretch of Sturgus Park above I- 90 sits a grid of 35 small identical granite houses on top of polished gray pavers. One house is missing from the grid. This 36th house appears on a column atop a grassy hill… [ Keep reading ]
We welcome Elisheba Johnson to our staff as executive and commission liaison. Elisheba will support the director, the office and the Seattle Arts Commission and act as a liaison to the community. Elisheba is a life-long participant in the arts. Most recently she owned Faire Gallery Café, a multi-use art… [ Keep reading ]
Brothers from Another are the face of the next generation of Seattle hip-hop. They come to City Hall’s outdoor plaza, 600 Fourth Ave., for a free, all-ages performance, 12 to 1:30 p.m., this Thursday, August 22 as part of the Seattle Presents free summer concert series. Seattle Presents features eight… [ Keep reading ]
