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A note from Artistic Freedom & Artistic Responsibility organizer, Kathy Hsieh

[On Monday, August 18, our Office and the Seattle Repertory Theatre, in partnership with 4Culture and the Office for Civil Rights, presented Artistic Freedom & Artistic Responsibility, a forum to address art, race and cultural representation, which attracted 350 people. You can watch a video of the event here. The… [ Keep reading ]

Yeggy installs artwork along Mapes Creek

Working under sunny skies, Seattle artist Yegizaw “Yeggy” Michael spent several weeks in July and August installing his latest artwork along the 52nd Ave. S. walkway located in the Rainier Beach community. Motion now activates the newly paved pathway that covers separate dedicated pipes that transport storm water and flows… [ Keep reading ]

Public Art Bike Tour along the Interurban Trail

 Grab your helmets and join us for a FREE bicycle tour of public artworks along North Seattle’s Interurban Trail. Partnering with the Cascade Bike Club and Spokespeople, the Office of Arts & Culture is offering this family-friendly, all-ages, three-mile bike tour that will take you from Greenwood to Bitter Lake…. [ Keep reading ]

Aaron Walker-Loud Talks Arts Education

Washington Middle School Drum Line director Aaron Walker-Loud has given new meaning to the term “teaching artist.” He is highly esteemed by Seattle Public Schools, youth programs and the Seattle arts community alike for his dedication to youth development and arts education. Over the years, his students have ranged from… [ Keep reading ]

Introducing the newest Arts Commissioner

We are pleased to announce that Amy Piñon is joining the Seattle Arts Commission as the “Get Engaged” member of the commission. Get Engaged is a YMCA program that places young adults ages 18-29 on city of Seattle boards and commissions for one-year terms starting in September of each year.  Amy… [ Keep reading ]