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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
On Friday, January 17, the Seattle Symphony treated a packed City Hall lobby to a free one hour concert, including pieces by Mendelssohn and Mozart, and a featured 18 year old violinist Sarah A. Hall. In the audience, toddlers to seniors, to families sitting together on the stairs enjoyed the familiar… [ Keep reading ]
The Office of Arts & Culture is excited to announce two recent artist selections: Martha Jackson Jarvis will be the artist for the 23rd Avenue Improvements project, and Norie Sato will be the artist for the East/West Connections project on Union Street as part of Waterfront Seattle. East/West Connection on… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
Sharon Nyree Williams has been recently been appointed by City Council to join the Seattle Arts Commission. Williams currently is the Managing Director for the Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas. A Seattle resident for past thirteen years, previously Williams was the manager of budget and operations for Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
