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Check out our May eNews

In this issue: Message from our new acting director, Vincent Kitch. Kick off the anniversary celebration of our 40th anniversary at the opening reception of the retrospective exhibition Seattle as Collector: Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs Turns 40. The community is invited to celebrate the life and achievements… [ Keep reading ]

Last Call: Artist to develop artwork for King Street Station, deadline is TONIGHT!

We’re seeking an artist or artist team to create a temporary, site-specific public art project for the new Jackson Street Plaza at King Street Station in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood. The application deadline is 11 p.m., Wednesday, April 27. The temporary artwork will enliven the space and offer passersby a… [ Keep reading ]

Marcie Sillman talked with Vincent this morning

This morning KUOW’s Marcie Sillman reported on “the new guy”–acting director Vincent Kitch. Take a listen.

Seeking public art conservation and maintenance intern

We’re seeking an undergraduate college intern to support the Public Art Conservation and Maintenance program for 10 weeks during the summer of 2011 (part-time, beginning mid-June). The student’s work will be under the direction of the art conservation technician.  This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable knowledge of public art and… [ Keep reading ]

Artwork dedicated at opening of Thomas C. Wales Park, April 16

Join in the dedication of Thomas C. Wales Park and Adam Kuby’s artwork Quarry Rings, 10 a.m., Saturday, April 16. Meet Kuby, enjoy the music of the John Hay Chorus, and learn about birding from the Seattle Audubon. Thomas C. Wales Park, located at 2401 Sixth Ave. N., adds 1.3… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrate Melissa Hines at May 9 memorial service

The community is invited to celebrate the life and achievements of Melissa Hines at a public memorial service, 3 to 5 p.m., Monday, May 9 at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave. A friend, colleague and mentor to many in the arts community, Melissa passed away from cancer, April 8. Since… [ Keep reading ]

In memory of Melissa Hines, devoted arts leader

It is with deep sorrow that we write to inform you of the loss of our beloved colleague Melissa Hines, a devoted arts champion and leader.

Reception for the Spring 2011 Round of Storefronts Seattle

Please join us at the Storefronts Seattle opening reception at 6:00 p.m. this Thursday at xom fine woodworking gallery, 610 Second Avenue (between James and Cherry streets).  Featuring opening remarks by our new director, Vincent Kitch, and a walking tour of the spring 2011 art and artists:  The gala opening of… [ Keep reading ]

Exhibition Animalia on view at Seattle Municipal Tower

Animalia is a show of animals, sometimes literal and sometimes mythical, and of the imagination. The exhibition, on view at Seattle Municipal Tower Gallery April 5 through July 5, features artworks by 17 artists in a variety of media, including painting, print, tapestry, sculpture, photography, drawing and mixed media.Featured artists… [ Keep reading ]

Funding available for Seattle arts and cultural organizations

We’re accepting applications  for the city’s Civic Partners funding program for 2012-2013. Seattle-based arts, heritage and cultural organizations and arts-service organizations of all sizes and disciplines with a not-for-profit business structure (does not have to have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status) and a minimum three-year history of continuous programming serving Seattle residents and… [ Keep reading ]