Rebar, a multidisciplinary artist team, was recently selected to create temporary artwork for the new Jackson Plaza in front of King Street Station. While the team of artists is just diving into design and will install their temporary project at the plaza next year, the grand opening of King Street… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Mike McGinn today announced the recipients of the 2011 Mayor’s Arts Awards. The Seattle Arts Commission recommended the recipients from a pool of more than 300 public nominations. The Mayor’s Arts Awards recognize the contributions made by artists, arts and cultural organizations and community members who make a difference… [ Keep reading ]
On this date, June 1, in 1971 city leaders signed legislation to form the Seattle Arts Commission – now known as the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs. It was the middle of another dismal recession, but that didn’t dampen the City Council and then Mayor Wes Uhlman’s belief… [ Keep reading ]
Read the great article about our new director in Sunday’s Seattle Times: Music changed life of Seattle’s new arts director.
We’re pleased to announce our Youth Arts funding program will invest $125,000 in 34 youth programs that offer arts training outside of school hours for Seattle’s middle and high school youth. Forty immigrant teens will produce a film, write poetry and create comic books based on their lives, thanks in… [ Keep reading ]
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) today announced $695,000 in grants to 22 Seattle arts groups for fiscal year 2011. Among the local recipients: The 5th Avenue Theatre ($60,000 to support a production of Rogers’ and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!); Artist Trust ($30,000 to support career training and resources to artists… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Mike McGinn and the Seattle City Council honored arts leader Melissa Hines with a joint recognition at Monday’s City Council meeting. The community is invited to celebrate Melissa’s life and achievements at a public memorial service, 3 to 5 p.m., Monday, May 9 at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave. A friend, colleague… [ Keep reading ]
May is Arts Education Month in Washington state. Together with ArtsEd Washington, we invite you to join the statewide campaign celebrating and promoting arts education. Read Mayor Mike McGinn’s proclamation in support of Arts Education Month. Arts Education Month is a time to celebrate and strengthen arts education in our schools… [ Keep reading ]
On Monday, May 2, the Seattle City Council unanimously confirmed Vincent E. Kitch as director of the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, and he was sworn in to office by City Clerk Monica Simmons. To view the Seattle Channel video of Vincent’s confirmation and his oath of office. Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
