As you’ve probably heard, employees in the City of Seattle recently began to accrue paid sick and paid safe time (PSST) under Seattle’s Paid Sick/Safe Time Ordinance. The purpose of this ordinance is for use when an employee or family member needs to take time off from work due to illness or… [ Keep reading ]
*This post has been updated to reflect application deadline extension of Oct. 5. The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs is currently seeking a volunteer currently enrolled in college. The city agency supports the health and vitality of Seattle by providing access to arts and culture, advancing the role of… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle offers an extraordinary array of arts and cultural events throughout its diverse neighborhoods. Community groups planning a neighborhood arts or cultural event in 2013 can now apply for funding through our Neighborhood & Community Arts program. Funded organizations receive $1,200 to support annual public festivals and events. The… [ Keep reading ]
Joyce Hsu will create a permanent artwork for the Seattle Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to Schools program. The goal is to add visibility to a school route through the use of materials, form and color. The artwork may also incorporate whimsical features for children to experience on their way… [ Keep reading ]
Hammering Man, the iconic 48’ tall kinetic sculpture sited outside of Seattle Art Museum, will take a rest along with many of Seattle’s workers on Monday, September 3, in honor of Labor Day. The artist, Jonathan Borofsky, has created numerous Hammering Man sculptures of different sizes that are sited all… [ Keep reading ]
I will admit that it can be challenging sometimes to find or see inspiration in government but I feel lucky in that regard leading the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, as we’re in the business of creativity. I have just completed 21 years in public service in government arts… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
This past week the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) annual meeting took place in Orlando, FL. Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn was there endorsing resolutions to use LED streetlights as well as addressing child trafficking. At this same event, member mayors passed a number of important resolutions related to the arts. In… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Mike McGinn posted this message to his blog today. We’re pleased to share it. Arts mean business. The nonprofit arts and culture industry in Seattle generates $447.6 million in annual economic activity, supporting 10,807 full-time equivalent jobs and delivering $38.2 million in local and state government revenues. This according… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Mike McGinn today announced the recipients of the 2012 Mayor’s Arts Awards. To mark the 10th anniversary of the award, 10 recipients will be honored this year. The honorees include three individuals and seven organizations: two dancer/choreographers, a public artist, a producer of theatrical wonders, a nonprofit acting studio,… [ Keep reading ]
