Archive for 'Events'
Check out Portland, Ore. artist Adam Kuby’s artwork Hydro-Bio-Geo at the celebration for the completion of Seattle Public Utilities’ (SPU) Madison Valley Stormwater Project. Join city of Seattle elected officials, SPU staff and community members at Washington Park to celebrate the completion of the project, take a self-guided tour of the new
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Posted: May 16th, 2013 under Art Beat, Events, Public Art.
Tags: Adam Kuby, artwork, Hydro-Bio-Geo, Madison Park, Madison Valley, Madison Valley Stormwater Project, Public Art, stormwater
Below is a selection of events that our office has funded for the month through our smART ventures grant 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 seek to
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Posted: May 8th, 2013 under Art Beat, Events, Funding.
Tags: culture, Gallery, Neighborhood & Community Arts, theatre, visual arts
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute (LHPAI) presents In the Land of Rain & Salmon: Jewish Voices of the Northwest: 1880-1920, Sunday, June 2. Coordinated by Washington State Jewish Historical Society, the event takes place at LHPAI, which was originally the Chevra Bikur Cholim synagogue. "Imagine hearing your grandfather's voice for the first
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Posted: May 1st, 2013 under Art Beat, eNews, Events, Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center.
Tags: Budo Dance Theater, In the Land of Rain & Salmon: Jewish Voices of the Northwest, Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute
Happy Earth Day, folks! To celebrate, the beloved "Parking Squid" bicycle rack at Seattle Center has found a new long-term residence at the base of the Pike Street Hill Climb directly across from the Seattle Aquarium on Alaskan Way. "Parking Squid" will offer accessible bicycle parking along the Central Waterfront. This functional
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Posted: April 22nd, 2013 under Art Beat, Events, Public Art.
Tags: bicycle rack, Parking Squid, Public Art, Susan Robb, sustainability
Nominations are now open for the 2013 Mayor’s Arts Awards. The awards recognize the accomplishments of artists, arts and cultural organizations and community members committed to enriching their communities through the arts. The nomination deadline is 5 p.m., Wednesday, May 15. The nomination form is available online here. For a print version
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Posted: April 16th, 2013 under Art Beat, Events, Mayor's Arts Awards.
Tags: Mayor's Arts Awards, nominations
Massive Monkees. Photo by Jennifer Richard. We hope to see you at City Hall Open House between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Saturday, April 6. The day will be filled with activities that include performances by School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts (SANCA) at 11 a.m., Massive Monkees at noon,
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Posted: April 3rd, 2013 under Art Beat, Events.
Tags: City Hall, Massive Monkees, open house, School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts
The Cultural Congress will be held April 22 to 24 at Seattle Center. The annual collaborative conference, produced by the Washington State Arts Alliance (WSAA) brings together a diverse group of cultural leaders to strengthen skills and cultivate partnerships through intensive workshops, peer dialogue and dynamic speakers. Register now for the event.
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Posted: April 2nd, 2013 under Art Beat, Events, News.
Tags: Arts & Social Change, conference, Cultural Congress
We’re looking for an intern to work with the Community Development & Outreach team to provide events and marketing support for various programs during the summer. Projects will include assisting with Seattle Presents, the summer lunchtime concert series at City Hall; the Mayor’s Arts Awards; and other office events and projects. Responsibilities
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Posted: March 26th, 2013 under Art Beat, Events, Mayor's Arts Awards, Seattle Presents.
Tags: community development & outreach, intern, Internship, job
Celebrate the dedication of Fire Station 6 and the artwork The Call by Steve Gardner at an open house, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, March 16. The station is in Seattle's Central District neighborhood at 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S. Gardner will be present to talk about his artwork.
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Posted: March 12th, 2013 under Art Beat, Events, Public Art.
Tags: art, Dedication, Fire Station 6, open house, Public Art, public artwork, Steve Gardner
Check out Horatio Law’s new public artwork South Park Vortex, at the dedication, 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 2, at Marra-Desimone Park (Marra Farms) in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood. The event will be at the northeast corner of Marra-Desimone Park at 533 South Director St., between Fifth Avenue South and Seventh
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Posted: February 27th, 2013 under Art Beat, Events, Public Art.
Tags: artwork, Horation Law, Public Art, South Park, South Park Vortex
