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Tagalog sa King Street

A workshop production of one-act plays written and performed in Tagalog (with English surtitles), September 5 – October 5, 2019 at ARTS at King Street Station Admission is free September 5-October 5, 2019 Free to the public, all agesARTS at King Street Station 303 S. Jackson St, Top Floor Seattle,… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Announces Jourdan Keith as the City’s next Civic Poet

Keith will present at the Mayor’s Arts Awards ceremony, Thursday, Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. The Office of Arts & Culture announced Seattle’s next Civic Poet, Jourdan Imani Keith. Keith, a student of Sonia Sanchez, is a poet, essayist, playwright, naturalist and activist. The Civic Poet program celebrates Seattle’s rich… [ Keep reading ]

Redefining Seattle’s literary scene, Anastacia-Renee, Seattle Civic Poet 2017-19

Seattle created the Civic Poet program in 2015 to invest in and foster the city’s rich literary community. Anastacia-Renee is the second Civic Poet, serving from 2017-19 and as her commission comes to a close we wish to recognize, cheer and share our gratitude for Anastacia-Renee and all who have… [ Keep reading ]

yәhaw̓ Closing Weekend Celebration Events

August 1 – 4, 2019ARTS at King Street Station 303 S. Jackson St., Top floor Seattle, WA 98104 All events are free, family friendly, and open to the public. yəhaw̓ is an Indigenous-led, yearlong project that includes satellite installations, performances, workshops and trainings, artists-in-residence, art markets, publications, and partner events… [ Keep reading ]

Downtown Summer Sounds 2019

Produced by DSA and presented by Virginia Mason, Downtown Summer Sounds brings free local music to downtown Seattle throughout July and August. Formerly the Out to Lunch concert series, Downtown Summer Sounds continues a 42-year DSA tradition of supporting free live music for Seattle workers, residents and visitors. New this… [ Keep reading ]

Design firm Civilization selected to create Connecting Artworks Project for the AIDS Memorial Pathway

Design firm Civilization was selected to create a series of artworks conceived as a “connective tissue” that will create thematic elements across multiple sites at The AIDS Memorial Pathway. These artworks will be at points around the pathway to help identify the multiple art zones, and guide individuals towards them…. [ Keep reading ]

2018 smART Ventures Awardees

As a small awards program, our smART ventures grant encourages innovation and widens cultural participation, particularly by individuals, organizations, and communities that may not qualify for other funding programs. Accepting applications year-round, smART ventures is flexible, inclusive, and simple. It provides funding ranging from $500 to $1,000. The Seattle Office… [ Keep reading ]

Indigenous Art Installation Debuts on King Street Station Plaza

Free celebration includes blessing, and storytelling.Friday, June 21, 2019, Noon – 3 pmKing Street Station Plaza, 303 S. Jackson Street at the corner of 4th Avenue S., Seattle Brings the Medicine Sundial, a temporary public sculpture intended to bring healing, recognition, and awareness of this land’s First People by activating… [ Keep reading ]

The AIDS Memorial Pathway gets activated with temporary art this summer

Five local artists will bring The AMP to life The Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS), in partnership with The AMP: AIDS Memorial Pathway commissioned five artists to create a series of small-scale temporary artworks and performances for the AMPlify Memory Project. Beginning June through November 2019 the temporary art… [ Keep reading ]

Civic Poet honors our Seattle Living Legacies

Saturday, June 29, 2019, 2:30 – 6:30 p.m.ARTS at King Street Station303 S. Jackson St, Top FloorSeattle, WA 98104 On Saturday, June 29 writers and poets will recognize and honor our 2019 Seattle Living Legacies: Storme Webber, Georgia MCdade, and Mary Ann Moorman with written work and readings. The inaugural… [ Keep reading ]