Workshops: Aug. 17, 24, 31 and Sept. 7, 13, 28 Changing the power dynamic in our society and addressing persistent race and social justice inequities is a fundamental pillar of the work of the City of Seattle and the Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS). Art allows us to express… [ Keep reading ]
The Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) in partnership with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has selected Seattle artist Ben Zamora to create a permanent public artwork for a new park at 12th Avenue S and S Elmgrove Street. Zamora’s artwork will respond to the size and scenic nature of the… [ Keep reading ]
Christian French has been selected to create an artwork for Seattle Public Utilities 24th Ave NW Public Pier Project. He will work with SPU staff, Seattle Department of Transportation staff, local community and neighboring businesses and the Office of Arts & Culture staff to design inlays to be integrated into… [ Keep reading ]
July 7 – September 2, 2016 The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture presents The Yesler Terrace Summer Youth Media Project, an exhibition featuring photographs of the Yesler Terrace community and redevelopment project, in the Seattle City Hall Gallery, July 7 through September 2, 2016. The exhibition is a result… [ Keep reading ]
July 18 – September 10, 2016 at Seattle Presents Gallery in the Seattle Municipal Tower This summer, the Seattle Presents Gallery will be home to filmmaker and writer Shaun Scott’s The Faded Signs Podcast. In two shows featuring conversations with brilliant luminaries and digressions into forgotten detours of American history,… [ Keep reading ]
Since the first public meeting on May 10, ARTS has been talking to the community and gathering ideas for the future arts hub at King Street Station. As we continue the conversation we wanted to share some of the thoughtful feedback we’ve received thus far. Incorporate the City’s multilingual and… [ Keep reading ]
You are cordially invited to attend the 75th Anniversary Celebration at Colman Pool July 4th, 2016 Doors open at 10 a.m. Presentation by Mural Conservator Peter Malarkey at 10:15 a.m. in the lobby Festivities begin at 11 a.m. on deck Light refreshments will be served Noon-1:30 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]
The highly popular Out to Lunch Summer Concert Series is returning for its 39th year, bringing free, live music to Downtown employees, residents and visitors. Enjoy some summertime tunes with performances from some of the Puget Sound’s most recognized bands as well as local up-and-comers. This highly anticipated summertime attraction,… [ Keep reading ]
Put the Art in Parks, events and art installations now through September *Scheduling updates: – The Othello Quartz Festival, new date: Sunday, July 17, 1-7 p.m. – The African Village Experience, new date: Monday, July 25 through Friday July 29, daily from 5 to 8 p.m. – The Delridge Community Center… [ Keep reading ]
Two public art projects of the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) received national recognition from Americans for the Arts Public Art Network’s 2016 Year in Review. Year in Review highlights the most successful, innovative, and exciting public art projects and programs in the United States. The two award-winning… [ Keep reading ]
