In 2025, we built a strong foundation for a more sustainable future by completing our five-year strategic plan. This living document positions us to lead in a rapidly evolving cultural and civic landscape and grounds us for the important work of developing Seattle’s first citywide Cultural Plan, starting in 2026…. [ Keep reading ]
The Blues Led Me Here by Jonarra Swanson is a story of strength and community as we navigate grief. Through the intentional use of blue monochrome, she creates contemporary portraits that explore the depth and dignity of marginalized communities, inviting viewers to engage with the shared humanity and resilience captured within every stroke…. [ Keep reading ]
Gülgün Kayim joined our staff as director in July 2023 and concluded her role in January 2026. Here are some words of appreciation and gratitude from our staff: Gülgün, you brought your respectful “Yes, and…” willingness to listen and collaborate. You helped build bridges between people and ideas. I’m so grateful… [ Keep reading ]
One of our proudest accomplishments in 2025 was the launch of our new strategic plan, published at the beginning of the year and created by and for the people who make this work possible: our staff. After years of disruption caused by the pandemic across Seattle’s creative sector and multiple… [ Keep reading ]
Join ARTS at King Street Station for Sound Medicine for Liberation and Healing, a series of sound medicine offerings hosted by Tory Trujillo. Now, more than ever, we need opportunities to rest, release, gather, and feel supported. Through this series of sound medicine offerings, artist Tory Trujillo supports our collective healing, grounding, and… [ Keep reading ]
Join us at ARTS at King Street Station on February 5 for Pioneer Square’s First Thursday Artwalk! We’ll be celebrating the opening of Kolam with a live art installation, while crafting in response to Living & Loving Under the Carceral State and learning in a hands-on NW Coast Haida Formline… [ Keep reading ]
This year, ARTS at King Street Station is hosting weekly activations featuring a robust lineup of local artists! Join us this month for free, hands-on learning and art activities. Read on for more details about February’s programs. ARTS at King Street Station is open Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. –… [ Keep reading ]
We’re excited to host a vibrant lineup of local artists and curators at ARTS at King Street Station this year! See the full schedule for the year ahead and make sure to stop by the gallery soon. ARTS at King Street Station is open Wed. through Sat., 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and until… [ Keep reading ]
A communally-minded, season-inspired Solstice party Seattle, WA – Enter a waking dream as King Street Station is transformed in celebration of the winter solstice, Dec. 21, the LONGEST NIGHT of 2025. Curated by Vee Hua 華婷婷 and presented by ARTS at King Street Station, expect guided movement, wellness activities, participatory rituals, ambient soundscapes, and countless inventions… [ Keep reading ]
Conversation encouraged to overcome stigma Seattle, WA – Living and Loving Under the Carceral State opens at ARTS at King Street Station on Dec. 4. It explores the impact of mass incarceration not only on those imprisoned, but on their loved ones as well. Curator Chelsea Moore is part of… [ Keep reading ]
