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Capitol Hill recognized as a “Top 12 ArtPlace” in the nation

On Friday, January 25, 2013, representatives from the national organization ArtPlace came to Seattle to present Capitol Hill with a distinct honor: the Pike/Pine corridor was named one of the top 12 ArtPlaces in the United States. Mayor McGinn accepted the honor on behalf of the neighborhood. The distinction was… [ Keep reading ]

Congratulations to John Bradshaw

We’re pleased to announce that John Bradshaw won the first ever Melissa Hines Award at the annual Gregory Awards last night, held in ACT Theatre.  Bradshaw has been the Managing Director of Seattle Shakespeare Company since 2004. Before that he was the Managing Director at Empty Space Theatre (where he… [ Keep reading ]

The making of ‘Origami Tessellation 324.3.4 (Fractured)’

On Sunday, October 21, Ellen Sollod’s latest work was installed in the Seattle cityscape. Origami Tessellation 324.3.4 (Fractured), a 28-foot-tall cylinder of stainless steel, was placed in the median of Mercer Street at Boren Avenue North. We asked Sollod a few questions about the work; you’ll find her answers below, mixed in… Filed Under: Art Beat, Public Art

31 individual artists awarded $160,000 in funding

We’re so excited to have just announced our 2013 CityArtist Projects recipients. $160,000 in awards will go to 31 incredible individual artists working in the dance, music and theater arts. The annual program assists individual artists that are based in Seattle to develop and present their work. Awards for 2013 include $3,000… [ Keep reading ]

It’s electrifying!

Last week Lanny Bergner installed his work Electrifying the Grid at Seattle City Light’s (SCL) South Service Center.  The piece is located in a conference room and consists of seven wall mounted painted MDF (a type of fiberboard) panels, each serving as backing boards for 16 patterned and burned stainless steel, mesh 3-D… [ Keep reading ]

You are Invited: Opening Reception for OUTstanding

 OUTstanding  OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday October 11, 4 to 6 p.m. Seattle Municipal Tower, Level 3, 700 5th Ave. Sponsored by Seattle’s LGBTQ Employees for Equality Join us for the opening of OUTstanding, featuring the work of artists who identify with the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, queer and/or questioning) community…. [ Keep reading ]

Terri Hiroshima and Philmon Haile appointed to Seattle Arts Commission

The Seattle Arts Commission has two new members joining its ranks: Terri Hiroshima and Philmon Haile. Hiroshima was a Mayor Mike McGinn appointment and Haile was appointed through the “Get Engaged” program, which is a partnership program between the City of Seattle and the YMCA which places emerging leaders on… [ Keep reading ]

A New Golf Club and Liberty Restored: Public Art Conservation Updates

In addition to repairs being made where needed, as we head into fall, conservation staff are prepping artworks for the winter weather. In the Chinatown neighborhood, work continues on fabrication and replacement of the historic glass lighting plates on George Tsutakawa’s Heaven, Man, Earth, and in Laurelhurst artist Susan Zoccola’s… [ Keep reading ]

Introducing the Weekly Art Hit: Hammering Man by Jonathan Borofsky

Did you know that the City of Seattle owns nearly 3,000 works? Made up of 350 permanently sited and integrated works and 2,600 portable works, the collection is pretty impressive. And while you can probably name a few of them, we’re betting there are some surprises mixed in there. Which is… [ Keep reading ]

2013 Budget Update

  Mayor Mike McGinn has announced the 2013-2014 budget, and we are pleased to report that the budget for the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs’ funding programs will continue in 2013 at 2012 levels. This includes CityArtists projects for individual artists, Youth Arts, Cultural Facilities, Neighborhood & Community Arts,… [ Keep reading ]