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Katy Stone selected as artist for Seattle City Light Tech Training Center

Seattle artist Katy Stone’s work is evocative of natural environments and ecological surfaces – water, plants, and other outdoor elements. Through her work, she brings the texture of nature inside the buildings and structures in which her work is placed. A peer panel selected Stone to create artwork for   Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Announcing ARTISTS UP pilot program findings

4Culture, Artist Trust and the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture are pleased to announce the findings of the first ARTISTS UP pilot program, a three-agency collaborative initiative to better serve all artists throughout Seattle, King County and Washington State. In 2013, ARTISTS UP launched a pilot program for Latina/o… [ Keep reading ]

March Neighborhood & Community Arts Events

The Neighborhood & Community Arts (NCA) program supports Seattle’s neighborhood arts councils and community groups that produce events to promote arts and cultural participation and build community. In 2014, the program provided $1,200 each to 42 groups to support annual public festivals and events. February has three events coming up:… [ Keep reading ]

2014 Civic Partners

We’re so proud to announce a nearly $1.7 million investment in Seattle-based arts, heritage and cultural organizations through our Civic Partners program. This program will provide funding to nearly 170 organizations in 2014 with the intention of creating broad public access to a rich array of quality arts opportunities while… [ Keep reading ]

CityArtist Natasha Marin’s “Red Lineage”

Natasha Marin dropped many gems of wisdom throughout our Sunday brunch meeting, including, “In Seattle, you never know who you’re talking to until they tell you.” It’s true – I’ve noticed that people have projects they’re working on, intricate personal backstories, and love squashing any preconceived notions one may have… [ Keep reading ]

CityArtist Allyce Wood & Pete Fleming’s ‘Construct/Environs’

Allyce Wood and Pete Fleming are masterful at transforming spaces. Allyce Wood is a recipient of a 2014 CityArtist grant, to do just that – she is planning to transform a downtown glass entryway with Fleming, in Pioneer Square this March 2014. Recently, the… [ Keep reading ]

Anna Macdonald’s “Already”, “Not Yet” and “Remain”

If you have been walking, running or riding your bike on the Burke Gilman trail near 40th  Ave. and 55th  Pl. recently, you’ve probably noticed the addition of bronze tree forms along the trail — this is Anna MacDonald’s two-site installation of Reclamation, which includes Already and Not Yet at… [ Keep reading ]

Artsy Valentine’s Day date ideas

Treat your loved one to art in Seattle this Valentine’s Day! Here’s a list of art, music, comedy, burlesque, and more date ideas for the 14th. Music Loves Me – feat. Shaprece, Shelby Earl & More! Tickets range from $15-$25 | Volterra Drawing Room | 7:00 PM | Presented… [ Keep reading ]