by Dr. James R. Gore The artwork tribute to August Wilson behind the Seattle Repertory Theater on the Seattle Center campus by Mindy Lehrman is a red door with Wilson’s image. A red door has cultural and historical significance. According to the online magazine, Doors and More (Berry, 2020), “In… [ Keep reading ]
Due June 27, 2023 The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) and Seattle Center created Artists at the Center to present emerging and established artists and celebrate their talent on a revitalized Seattle Center campus. Artists At the Center is a multi-year collaboration between ARTS and Seattle Center, with… [ Keep reading ]
14 organizations awarded funding to support collaboration and resiliency The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) is allocating $1.1 Million to 14 organizations across the city to support arts and cultural organizations impacted by the pandemic and increase citywide recovery efforts. These lead organizations will sub-contract with neighborhood-based organizations… [ Keep reading ]
Due Date: May 9, 2023 About CityArtist The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) invests in individual artists to support a more robust art sector economy. The CityArtist Grant provides critical funding for Seattle-based artists and or curators to research, develop, and present ideas or projects. To provide equitable opportunities… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle City of Literature received Mayoral Proclamation for their tireless work on behalf of Seattle’s literary community On Saturday, March 11, Mayor Harrell proclaimed it both City of Literature and Civic Poet Day. Both proclamations were presented by royal alley-barnes, Interim Director, Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) at the reading… [ Keep reading ]
In honor of International Women’s Day, the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture has compiled a collection of artworks on Emuseum featuring art made and contributed to by women. This collection of 1,365 artworks includes sculpture, mixed media, paintings, photographs, drawings, videos, and permanently sited artworks. Some highlights include artworks… [ Keep reading ]
Residency will take place July through December 2023 *Application Due Date Extended: May 5, 2023 This summer, the University and Fremont Bridges will host two artist-in-residence programs. Designed by the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) in partnership with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), the residency is open… [ Keep reading ]
モザイク・コラージュとデジタルメディアを探求する2つの新展覧会がARTS at King Street Stationで開催中 Happy Room — Mosaic Collage digital indigiqueer: a showcase of trans transmedia February 2 – April 6, 2023 Two new exhibitions Happy Room — Mosaic Collage and digital indigiqueer: a showcase of trans transmedia will be on view at the Office of Arts & Culture’s… [ Keep reading ]
By The Creative Advantage Implementation Team: Rayna Mathis, (Seattle Public Schools Creative Advantage Project Manager) Gail Sehlhorst, (Visual & Performing Arts Manager), and Tina LaPadula (Seattle Office of Arts & Culture Arts Education Project Manager) Seattle Public Schools (SPS) in partnership with the Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) is expanding… [ Keep reading ]
By Dr. James R. Gore Art can provide a platform of expression for social commentary. Poet, author, academic, and President of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Elizabeth Alexander’s new book, The Trayvon Generation, is a reflection from the perspective of an African American mother and professor, expressing concern for her… [ Keep reading ]
