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‘Parking Squid’ for bicycles to be dedicated at Seattle Center, May 31

Meet artist Susan Robb as she introduces the bike rack Parking Squid, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 31 at the Harrison Street entrance of Seattle Center. Come raise a glass, help “christen” the artwork and celebrate safe biking for all. Parking Squid is located on the north side of the EMP… [ Keep reading ]

City Hall exhibition features Columbia City Gallery artists

See artwork by members of the Columbia City Gallery in the exhibition Columbia City Gallery Artists Step Out, on view at City Hall through July 2. The Columbia City Gallery is an artists’ cooperative in Southeast Seattle that brings together emerging and professional artists working in diverse media. The exhibition… [ Keep reading ]

Our May eNews is online

Our director Vincent Kitch talks about preserving cultural space. Performance artworks illustrate how local artists are contributing to the discussion about our local waterways. Kelly Pajek joins the public art team. We invite you to join the statewide campaign celebrating and promoting arts education for Arts Education Month. See artwork… [ Keep reading ]

Performances celebrating water at Seattle Center’s Next Fifty begin this weekend

Stokley Towles’ one-man performance Stormwater: Life in the Gutter begins tonight at 7 p.m., May 4, at Seattle Center. Towle’s uses humor and wit to reveal the world of urban rainfall and traces its travels from the clouds to the city’s streets, homes and businesses and the sewer lines below…. [ Keep reading ]

Artist Susan Robb’s ‘The Parking Squid’ for bikes is under construction

The “Parking Squid” for bikes is under construction!  Decorative Metal Arts, a metal fabricator located in SODO, is fabricating this bike rack designed by local artist Susan Robb. The structure is made from galvanized steel and is funded by Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) 1% for Art funds administered by… [ Keep reading ]

Performances celebrate water for Seattle Center’s ‘The Next Fifty,’ begin May 4

From rainwater traveling through Seattle’s sewer system to water’s healing power, we presents three performance artworks that illustrate how local artists are contributing to the discussion about our local waterways. The performances are part of several temporary artworks commissioned by the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs that address environmental… [ Keep reading ]

Free workshop on hidden hazards in the arts, May 11

Art is fun! But it can also be dangerous. We’re hosting a free workshop, Hidden Hazards in the Arts, noon to 3 p.m., Friday, May 11, at The Seattle Public Library, Central Branch, 4th floor, Room 2. Learn about harmful chemicals, including toxic solvents and heavy metals, found in many art… [ Keep reading ]

Artworks for Seattle Center’s ‘The Next Fifty’ open tomorrow, Earth Day artists panel Sunday

Artists Adam Frank, Mandy Greer and Stacy Levy each will present temporary artworks that address environmental sustainability for The Next Fifty, the 50th anniversary celebration of the 1962 World’s Fair, opening tomorrow, April 21. Read more about their artworks here.   Hear the artists talk about their artworks at a panel discussion for… [ Keep reading ]

RESCHEDULED: Artwork to open at King Street Station plaza May 3

The artist group Rebar has rescheduled the unveiling of their temporary installation Seattlight at King Street Station’s Jackson Plaza for First Thursday Art Walk, May 3. Stop by the station at 303 South Jackson St. and meet the artists as they light up the plaza, 8 to 9 p.m. (The… [ Keep reading ]

Artist panel on sustainability at Seattle Center’s The Next Fifty, April 22

Artists Adam Frank, Mandy Greer and Stacy Levy will each present temporary artworks that address environmental sustainability for The Next Fifty, the 50th anniversary celebration of the 1962 World’s Fair. Hear the artists talk about their artworks at a panel discussion for The Next Fifty’s Earth Day Celebration, 2 to… [ Keep reading ]