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First Thursday at King Street Station: Vinyl, Verse, and Visuals

Hundreds of people filled ARTS at King Street Station pre-holiday weekend, July 3, for First Thursday Artwalk—a vibrant evening of storytelling, community, and celebration. DJ Âm Thanh (Thanh Tân) set the tone and the tunes with rare vinyl from pre-1975 South Vietnam. Visitors relaxed, flipped through original music sheets, and… [ Keep reading ]

Announcing the 2025 Fresh Perspectives Cohort!

The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, in collaboration with Seattle Public Utilities, is thrilled to announce the return of Fresh Perspectives, a paid arts residency program designed for youth aged 15-17. This unique opportunity immerses participants in the world of curatorial practice and arts administration, culminating in a youth-curated… [ Keep reading ]

August brings “Partition Is Imaginary” to ARTS at King Street Station

Join us on First Thursday, August 7, to celebrate the opening of Partition Is Imaginary at ARTS at King Street Station! Learn more about this exhibition below. ARTS at King Street Station is open Wed. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and until 8 p.m. on First Thursdays. Admission… [ Keep reading ]

This First Thursday: New Exhibitions, Special DJ Sets, Live Performances, & More

Celebrate First Thursday on July 3 at ARTS at King Street Station with an evening of new exhibitions, live performances, and a special DJ set. Experience Whereabouts by Saina Heshmati, a powerful reading and performance exploring community and resistance, and a vibrant vinyl set by DJ Âm Thanh spinning vintage… [ Keep reading ]

Public Art Quarterly: Summer Edition

Welcome Summer! Longer, dryer, and warmer days mean going out and spending time with friends and family (or on your own) to enjoy the public artworks on display throughout the city. This edition we’re looking back at all of the spring art in bloom. We welcomed new artworks into the… [ Keep reading ]

Meet the People Who Keep Us Safe

When you visit ARTS at King Street Station, you’ll likely encounter these security guards. They play an important role in keeping our space safe and welcoming for all. Please make sure to say hello and join us in expressing gratitude for all that they do. Abraham My given name is… [ Keep reading ]

Sights and Sounds of Resilience at June’s First Thursday

Over 300 people filled ARTS at King Street Station, June 5 for First Thursday Artwalk, as we celebrated the opening of two new exhibitions, Eight Years of Inscape AiR: Resistance and Belonging out of the Historic Immigration Building and Kho Tàng Nhạc Vàng / South Vietnam’s Golden Music Archive. Both… [ Keep reading ]

Two exhibitions open on June’s First Thursday

Join us on First Thursday, June 5, to celebrate the opening of two new exhibitions at ARTS at King Street Station. Eight Years of Inscape AiR: Resistance and Belonging out of the Historic Immigration Building and Kho Tàng Nhạc Vàng / South Vietnam’s Golden Music Archive both explore the power… [ Keep reading ]

A Tongan Celebration on May’s First Thursday

On May 1, First Thursday Artwalk, we celebrated the opening of TAPA with music, food, and dancing! This opening event was a tribute to Sina, the first Tongan pioneer artist and entrepreneur in Seattle, whose work has had a lasting impact on both her own life and the Tongan community…. [ Keep reading ]

Photography exhibition on view now

Four CityArtist Grant award recipients and their new work will be featured at ARTS at King Street Station May through July 2025. Read more about the first of these exhibitions, American Muslim, below! The CityArtist Grant supports Seattle-based individual artists/curators in the research, development, and presentation of creative work. By… [ Keep reading ]