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Art Highlight: Skytones by Anna Valentina Murch

In partnership with Seattle Department of Transportation, the Seattle Symphony, Benaroya Hall, the Downtown Seattle Association and other community stakeholders we’ve been working to transform the Symphony Block (Third Ave between Union St and University St) into a more vibrant, creative place for everyone to enjoy through public art. This… [ Keep reading ]

$240,000 Awarded to Film, Literary, and Visual Artists

Our CityArtist grant supports Seattle-based individual artists/curators in the research, development, and presentation of creative work. By sustaining individuals who are at the core of the cultural sector, we ensure that creative careers and work can develop and adapt over time, which is critical to artists’ professional growth and business… [ Keep reading ]

New Exhibitions and Plaza Activations on June First Thursday

Temporary public art, music, and a pop-up zine fair Seattle, WA (June 2, 2026) – A lot is happening at ARTS at King Street Station on First Thursday, June 4. The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture opens three new exhibitions: This Room is Ours: Centering the Black Figure curated… [ Keep reading ]

Artist Highlight: “Sound/s” by Ivan Toth Depeña

We spoke with artist Ivan Toth Depeña about his background and the process behind his new work Sound/s at Symphony Block. Read on to learn more! With over 20 years of experience and education in fine art, architecture and design, Ivan’s projects focus on the fusion of the aforementioned disciplines… [ Keep reading ]

Community Events Bring the Spirit of FIFA World Cup 2026 to Neighborhoods Across Seattle

Over 80 arts and culture events across the city this summer SEATTLE, WA (May 26, 2026) – The City of Seattle is planning a citywide series of community activations and celebration events leading up to and during the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing the excitement and spirit of the games… [ Keep reading ]

June Programs | ARTS at King Street Station

Join us throughout June for gallery exhibitions, dancing, sound baths, and more! Read on for more details about the upcoming free programs at ARTS at King Street Station. Check out our summer events calendar for even more programs throughout the city. ARTS at King Street Station is open Wednesday through… [ Keep reading ]

June First Thursday: New exhibitions, live music, and more!

Kick off summer at ARTS at King Street Station on June 4 for Pioneer Square’s First Thursday Artwalk! The evening will feature live music and dancing on the King Street Station plaza with Joe Brazil Legacy and a Mobile Book Fair and Zine Library by Common Area Maintenance. In addition… [ Keep reading ]

Ancestral Future: Taíno Archives

On view June 4 – Aug. 8, 2026 Reception: June 4, 2026, 5-8 PM Ancestral Future: Taíno Archives is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring Taíno, Arawak, and Borikén (Puerto Rican) identity through Indigenous futurism. Spanning two floors and featuring artists Gabriel-Bello Díaz, Adrian Pacheco, and Brenda Palomino, the exhibition brings together… [ Keep reading ]

2025 SDOT Bridge Artists in Residence Showcase

On view June 4 – Aug. 8, 2026 Reception: June 4, 2026, 5-8 PM The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, in partnership with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), selected artists Vivian Cho and Freyja Whitney for the 2025 SDOT Bridge Artist in Residence Program. These two animation artists… [ Keep reading ]

Celebrating the Pilot Year of the Seattle Public Schools’ Youth Arts Collective  

Launched in the 2025-26 school year, the Seattle Public Schools’ (SPS) Youth Arts Collective (YAC) was created to celebrate the creativity of youth across the district and to center student voices as part of a high-quality arts education. Students on the Youth Arts Collective build community with artists and creatives from other schools, give feedback on curriculum and course… [ Keep reading ]