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TAPA opens May 1 at ARTS at King Street Station

Join us on First Thursday, May 1, to celebrate the opening of TAPA at ARTS at King Street Station with SINA: From Tonga to Seattle – Crafting a Legacy Through Tongan Arts and Entrepreneurship. This opening event is a tribute to Sina, the first Tongan pioneer artist and entrepreneur in… [ Keep reading ]

Artist Highlight: A conversation with Shruti Ghatak

We spoke with ARTS at King Street Station Artist in Residence Shruti Ghatak about her practice, residency experience, and her current gallery show Myths to Mundane. Read on to learn more. Shruti Ghatak is an Indian-born Seattle-based artist. Her work explores the intricate relationship between the human condition and the landscapes… [ Keep reading ]

“We Still Dream a Future” is a Clarion Call for Hope

Artists called to help us defy despair Seattle, WA – The Office of Arts & Culture is combining two of its calls for art under the unifying theme We Still Dream a Future. Proposals that ignite the collective imagination for our flourishing despite these dark days are being considered for… [ Keep reading ]

Call for Downtown Activations & Exhibitions

We Still Dream a Future: Call for Downtown Activations & Exhibitions in 2026 The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture invites individual artists, cultural producers, arts administrators, creative workers, community groups, and arts and cultural organizations of all sizes to propose projects activating public spaces in Downtown Seattle in 2026. … [ Keep reading ]

The first Seattle Civic Poet inauguration ceremony

To mark the tenth year of the Seattle Civic Poet program, the Office of Arts & Culture hosted our first-ever Seattle Civic Poet inauguration ceremony on March 25, 2025 in the City Council Chambers. Hosted in partnership with the Seattle Public Library and Seattle City of Literature, the inauguration ceremony marked the commencement… [ Keep reading ]

“Understated Beauty of the Pacific Northwest and Beyond” by Katsuyuki Shibata

Although it was still too early for the wildflower meadow view I had hoped for, I was greeted by early-blooming Avalanche Lilies beside the last patch of snow. With a picturesque patrol cabin nestled below and ‘sailor’s delight’ pink clouds spanning the sky, Mount Rainier looked ever so gracious.” In… [ Keep reading ]

Artists at the Center | Spring 2025 Lineup

Artists at the Center introduces emerging and established artists to Seattle Center while broadening the arts and cultural experiences in the Uptown Arts & Cultural District. Join us for surprising and delightful pop-up performances throughout the year all over Seattle Center campus. Check out the Spring 2025 lineup below! All… [ Keep reading ]

An Eleven-Year Crescendo: The Rhapsody Project on Impact, Evolution, and New Home at King Street Station

By TeenTix Newsroom Writer Aicha Sinha-Khan “If there is one reason to attend programs at the Rhapsody Project, it’s their free food,” jokes Enzo Kamada. As a longtime teen participant at Rhapsody as well as a recent addition to the staff, he would certainly know. This is immediately corroborated by… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Civic Poet curates video poetry exhibition

Join us for a video poetry exhibition curated by Seattle Civic Poet Dujie Tahat, featuring work by Seattle poets Alex Gallo-Brown, Anastacia-Reneé, Bill Carty, Gabrielle Bates, Quenton Baker, and Troy Osaki! Learn more about the show and artists below. ARTS at King Street Station is open Wed. – Sat. 11 a.m. – 5… [ Keep reading ]

Thousands walk through STÖR: an immersive experience

Late last year, STÖR: an immersive experience opened in Basecamp Studios 2 at the historic Bergman Luggage Building in Belltown. Over 700 artists and supporters celebrated the opening of the IKEA-meets-art-exhibit experience, featuring works from 37 local artists. Curated by artists Lilia Deering and Mary Anne Carter, STÖR was supported… [ Keep reading ]