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CityClub to address creative use of space, April 19

We’re pleased to serve as a co-presenter of CityClub’s next Arts & Culture Series panel discussion, From Vacancy to Vibrancy—The Creative Use of Space, noon to 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 19 at Rainier Square Atrium. Registration and networking begins at 11:30 a.m. The pre-recession construction boom resulted in an overabundance… [ Keep reading ]

Mid-career artists work at Seattle Municipal Tower Gallery, reception April 13

  Visit the Seattle Municipal Tower Gallery and see paintings, photographs, works on paper, sculpture, ceramics, baskets and mixed media artworks by 20 mid-career Northwest artists. The exhibition runs through July 2 and includes 21 artworks. The artworks were recently purchased for Seattle Public Utilities’ Portable Works Collection.   Meet the… [ Keep reading ]

Hammering Man gearing up to get back to work

We’re pleased to announce Hammering Man reported to work today and should be fit for duty by the evening shift. Contractors are working to reattach his arm right now. In case you haven’t noticed, Hammering Man has been on an extended medical leave of sorts. We turned him off last… [ Keep reading ]

Join in conversation about artists’ role in Central Waterfront plans, April 13

For many years, Seattle’s Central Waterfront has been the focus of planning, design charrettes and discussion. With work related to the Alaskan Way Viaduct, Alaskan Way Seawall and many associated projects about to launch, the city’s Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) invites you to join in a discussion about the role artists can play in the visioning of this significant urban design effort.

Northwest art exhibition at Seattle Public Library, Central Branch

Visit Seattle Public Library, Central Branch, and see a new exhibition of Northwest art through October.

CD Forum presents new creations at City Hall, April 1

Take your lunch to City Hall for a free performance, noon to 1 p.m., this Thursday, April 1. The Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas welcomes writer/performer Amontaine Aurore, performance artist Okanomodé (a.k.a. SoulChilde), singer/multimedia artist Cristina Orbé, and poet/vocalist Storme Webber.

Reception for Pratt Fine Arts Center exhibition at City Hall, March 25

Join us for an artist reception for the Pratt Fine Arts Center exhibition Incubator for Artists: Revitalizing the Seattle Arts Community, 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 25 at City Hall lobby.

New sound sculpture at Lake Union Park

Visit  Lake Union Park and see the new artwork Blanche, a floating sound sculpture by San Francisco artists Peter Richards and Sue Richards. The artwork is located near the South Lake Union Historic Ships Wharf. Peter and Sue were inspired by Seattle’s boating history and our city’s relationship to the… [ Keep reading ]

Artists selected for Cheshiahud Loop, Belltown park public art projects

The San Francisco artist team Alison Sant and Marina McDougall will design a new media artwork for the Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop, an urban trail that circles Lake Union.

Bumbershoot poster art and beyond coming to City Hall

We’re pleased to announce the 2010-2011 lineup of City Hall gallery exhibitions. Seven visual art and community exhibitions will be on display at City Hall from April 2010 to June 2011.