August 3 – December 31, 2017 Temporary artwork in the Delridge Neighborhood Greenway and Connector Trail The Office of Arts & Culture, in partnership with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), commissioned seven emerging public artists to create temporary art installations within the Delridge Neighborhood Greenway and Delridge Connector Trail… [ Keep reading ]
August 3 – December 31, 2017 This fall, eight artists invite you to discover Seattle’s cultural “Heart of the City” where all people can feel a sense of belonging, and participate in community and something bigger than themselves. Seattle Center Sculpture Walk is brought to you through the support… [ Keep reading ]
No Hiding Place Down Here August 20 – October 12, 2017 Seattle Presents Gallery Opening reception Thursday, September 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No Hiding Place Down Here is a multi-media installation by Cuban-born artist Tatiana Garmendia. Partnering with documentary photographer Scott Story, who recorded unsanctioned homeless shelters in and around… [ Keep reading ]
On August 17, 2017, Seattle Art Museum (SAM) hosted the fourth Creative Advantage Summer Arts Partnership Institute for classroom teachers, teaching artists, administrators, youth development workers, and community members. Dancers from Northwest Tap Connection opened the day with a rousing performance garnering multiple standing ovations, that showcased the skill, passion,… [ Keep reading ]
BorderLands Aug. 3 – Oct. 29, 2017 King Street Station 303 S. Jackson St. Seattle, WA 98104 Hours: Fridays: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturdays: 12 – 6 p.m. Sundays: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 1st Thursdays, Sept 7; Oct 5, 5 – 8 p.m. August programs (all events are… [ Keep reading ]
Recipients will be presented at the Mayor’s Arts Awards ceremony on Thursday, August 31 at 4 p.m. Twelve finalists have been selected for the 2017 Mayor’s Arts Awards as part of the 15th anniversary of the award ceremony. Finalists were selected from a public nomination process and the recipients will… [ Keep reading ]
Tolbert will present at the Mayor’s Arts Awards ceremony, Thursday, Aug. 31 at 4 p.m. The Office of Arts & Culture announced Seattle’s next Civic Poet, Anastacia-Reneé Tolbert. She is the former Writer-in-Residence at Richard Hugo House, and a workshop facilitator and multivalent performance artist. Three books by the poet/Tolbert,… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Park District continues to enliven the region with more art, more events and more fun through the Arts in Parks program. Arts in Parks is a partnership between the Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle Parks and Recreation, celebrating diversity, building community, and energizing parks while connecting… [ Keep reading ]
Uptown becomes City’s newest Arts & Cultural District SEATTLE (July 12, 2017) — Mayor Murray announced the Uptown Arts and Cultural District as the third neighborhood to be named a designated Arts & Cultural District. Uptown is one of Seattle’s most important cultural destinations with over 30 arts, cultural… [ Keep reading ]
Poetic Map captures the people and poems of Seattle Reading on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Open Books A Poem Emporium: 2414 North 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98103 Seattle Civic Poet, Claudia Castro Luna, launches a poetry map of the city. Seattle Poetic Grid (https://www.seattlepoeticgrid.com) is… [ Keep reading ]
