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Pacific Northwest Ballet Turns P.E. Teachers into Dance Instructors 

The Creative Advantage, Seattle Public Schools’ Visual & Performing Arts and Physical Education (P.E.) Program, and the Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) are partnering on the Dance and Quality Physical Education Professional Development Project! Through this arts integration program, P.E. teachers are trained to teach dance units for grades K-2 in alignment with the Quality Physical Education Curriculum. Meeting state standards in P.E. and dance, they focus on creative movement concepts, choreography… [ Keep reading ]

Amy Nguyen’s Vision for OAC

On Jan. 21, 2026, Mayor Katie Wilson announced Amy Nguyen as the acting director of the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture. Amy returns to us after working as our Public Art Director and Interim Deputy Director. Below is her vision and priorities for this new role. Seattle’s arts and… [ Keep reading ]

April Programs | ARTS at King Street Station

Join us this April for free art activities at ARTS at King Street Station! From a poetry salon to sound baths, read on for more details about the upcoming programs. ARTS at King Street Station is open Wednesday through Saturday, 11 AM – 5 PM and until 8 PM on… [ Keep reading ]

Art Spotlight: “Low Tide” by Glynn Rosenberg

As you make your way up Shilshole Ave toward NW Market Street in Ballard, vibrant aquatic forms now ripple across the urban landscape. Low Tide, the temporary public art by artist Glynn Rosenberg, builds on their 2024 exhibition of the same name. The piece explores the delicate balance of tide pool… [ Keep reading ]

From Application to Art Walk: How Exhibitions Come to Life at ARTS at King Street Station

Housed above the historic King Street Station, ARTS at King Street Station is an arts and culture space dedicated to expanding opportunities for communities of color here in Seattle to present and share their work. Since opening this 7,500-square foot exhibition space, the Office of Arts and Culture (OAC) has invested more than $500,000 in artists, supported… [ Keep reading ]

March First Thursday: Three new exhibitions open!

Join us at ARTS at King Street Station on March 5 for Pioneer Square’s First Thursday Artwalk to celebrate the opening of three exhibitions: Tết in Diaspora, We STILL Dream a Future: Reclaiming Our Humanity, and XX – The Patternmaster: An Afrofuturist Ritual for Collective Dreaming. Read more about the… [ Keep reading ]

2025 Year in Review

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

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 ]

Raven Village Mural Project Artist Selection

The Office of Arts & Culture, Seattle City Light, and Chief Seattle Club are joining forces with the Raven Village community to bring new life to a Ballard City Light substation! This project will transform blank substation walls and fencing along Leary Way into a piece of public art, featuring… [ Keep reading ]

City Departments Join Forces to Support Youth Mental Health

The City of Seattle is proud to provide access to free mental health care for young people in Seattle. Call or text 988 to receive help any time. In response to the City of Seattle Innovation & Performance team’s 2024 Youth Mental Health Report, three City departments joined forces to co-create an innovative youth… [ Keep reading ]