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Behind The Red Door Of How I Learned What I Learned 

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 ]

Artists at the Center Application Now Open for 2023-2024 Performances at Seattle Center

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 ]

Seattle Office of Arts & Culture Nurtures Neighborhood Recovery with $1.1M Activation Fund

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 ]

2024 CityArtist Grant Application Now Open 

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 ]

March 11, 2023 Declared City of Literature Day

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 ]

Mayor Harrell Launches National Search for Permanent Director of the Office of Arts & Culture

Seeking innovative leader reflecting Seattle’s storied history of arts excellence, search will center community and creative voices, feature search committee of prominent Seattle arts leaders Seattle – Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the City of Seattle will begin a nationwide search for the next permanent director of the City’s Office… [ Keep reading ]

Artworks Celebrating International Women’s Day

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 ]

University and Fremont Bridges to host Artist-in-Residency for Digital Artists

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 ]

ARTS at King Street Station 2023 Exhibition Calendar 

The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture is excited to announce the 2023 exhibition calendar for ARTS at King Street Station. Upcoming exhibitions will explore a plethora of ideas and identities including Indigenous culture, Japanese heritage, 1% for Public Art’s 50th Anniversary, and Black culture from local artists such as… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Office of Arts & Culture 2023 Grants and Funding Opportunities 

西雅圖藝術與文化辦公室 2023 年補助金和資助機會 Oportunidades de financiamiento y subvenciones de la Oficina de Arte y Cultura de Seattle 2023 Các Khoản Tài Trợ và Cơ Hội Tài Trợ từ Văn Phòng Nghệ Thuật & Văn Hóa Seattle Năm 2023 Fursadaha Maalgalineed iyo Deeqo sanadka 2023 ee Xafiiska Fanka iyo Dhaqanka ee… [ Keep reading ]