Arts play starring role at mayor’s City Hall open house
January 11, 2010
We were happy to help fill City Hall with music, dance and circus arts at Mayor Mike McGinn’s City Hall open house on Saturday, Jan. 9.
Office’s January eNews now available online
January 5, 2010
Check out the January issue of the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs eNews here. In this Issue Message from the director Funding open for youth arts projects Artist sought for new First Hill Streetcar artwork Seeking artists to showcase at ethnic arts event More than 40 neighborhood events funded… [ Keep reading ]
City seeks artist for First Hill Streetcar artwork
January 4, 2010
Seattle is seeking an artist to develop site-integrated artwork for the First Hill Streetcar line, which will connect the Chinatown/International District transit station to the future Capitol Hill light rail station via First Hill. The new line is part of the Seattle Streetcar Network. The call is open to professional… [ Keep reading ]
Sunday in the park with art
December 28, 2009
Our curator Deborah Paine encountered this couple enjoying a picnic atop Michael Heizer’s sculpture Adjacent, Against, Upon at Myrtle Edwards Park.
Winter songs from Asia and the Pacific at City Hall this Thursday
December 2, 2009
Stop by City Hall Thursday, Dec. 3, noon to 1 p.m., for a free holiday concert. Nationally acclaimed choral group Seattle Pro Musica will present Eastern Lights, a program of traditional winter songs and new music from Asia and the Pacific.
Office’s December eNews now available online
December 2, 2009
Check out the December issue of the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs eNews.
Mayor-elect to host three town halls for the transition
November 25, 2009
This is a great opportunity to meet the incoming mayor and express the importance arts and culture play in your neighborhood.
“Hammering Man” takes a holiday
November 24, 2009
Hammering Man went under the “knife” this afternoon. We removed the 48-foot sculpture’s left arm to make repairs to the gear drive mechanism that powers the popular sculpture by artist Jonathan Borofsky.
Mayor-elect Mike McGinn wants your advice
November 20, 2009
The incoming mayoral administration wants to know what issues are most important to you. Hurry though, the deadline to submit your input is Sunday, November 22 at 6 p.m.
Seattle seeks artist for Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop artwork
November 19, 2009
The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), seeks an artist or artist team to create a new media artwork for the Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop.