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Artist reception for print art exhibition at City Hall

Join us for an artist reception from 4:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, April 7, in honor of the Sev Shoon print arts exhibition at City Hall.   Seattle printmaking hot spot Sev Shoon Arts Center fills Seattle City Hall with an exhibition of more than 30 artworks by 10 Northwest artists…. [ Keep reading ]

Nominations open for 2011 Mayor’s Arts Awards

Know an individual or organization making a difference in Seattle through the arts? Nominate them for a 2011 Mayor’s Arts Award. The nomination deadline is 5 p.m., Thursday, May 5. The online nomination form is available here .   “Forty years ago during another difficult economy, city leaders founded the Seattle Arts Commission… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle seeks artist to develop artwork for King Street Station

We’re seeking an artist or artist team to create a temporary, site-specific public art project for the new Jackson Street Plaza at King Street Station. The station is located in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood at South Jackson Street and Third Avenue South. The artwork should enliven the space and offer… [ Keep reading ]

Vivid print art at City Hall

Seattle printmaking hot spot Sev Shoon Arts Center fills Seattle City Hall with an exhibition of more than 30 artworks by 10 Northwest artists. Sev Shoon: 20 Years of Printing will be on display through April 18. The exhibition features a variety of modern and ancient techniques including monotype, monoprint,… [ Keep reading ]

Check out our March eNews

In this issue: The mayor names Vincent Kitch to lead the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs. We’re seeking an artist to develop a permanent, site-integrated or free-standing art project for Fire Station 20 in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Join us to dedicate a new artwork and meet the artist… [ Keep reading ]

Artwork to be dedicated at opening of Hawthorne Hills fire station

Join us to dedicate a new artwork at the grand opening of  Fire Station 38 in Seattle’s Hawthorne Hills neighborhood, March 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mel Katz installed Alex, Michael, Harold earlier this month. The artwork consists of three abstract, painted aluminum sculptures that resemble small trees. Katz… [ Keep reading ]

Race, class & environment subject of discussion, March 2

We’re pleased to partner with Seattle Art Museum and the Cascade Land Conservancy to present a panel discussion exploring the intersections of race, class and the environment. How does diversity shape a livable, urban environment? How do artists and environmentalists promote diversity and help to define what diversity means in Seattle?… [ Keep reading ]

Reception at City Hall showcases artworks by artists with disabilities today, Feb. 25

The exhibition Seattle Inspiration showcases the creativity and artistic expression of 20 artists with disabilities through Feb. 28 at City Hall. The nonprofit Creative Activities and VSA Washington, the state organization on arts and disability, curated the exhibition.   An artist reception with light refreshments will be 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, Feb…. [ Keep reading ]

Join mayor tonight at City Hall to welcome new arts director

Come in from the cold tonight and join Mayor Mike McGinn in giving a warm welcome to Vincent Kitch, whom the mayor recently named to lead the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs. The meet-n-greet is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at City Hall. Enter on 5th Avenue between James… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle seeks artist to develop artwork for west Queen Anne fire station

We’re seeking an artist or artist team to develop a permanent site-integrated or free-standing artwork for the new Fire Station 20 in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. The artwork should address the work and spirit of the firefighters and the unique character of the surrounding neighborhood. Design is expected to begin on… [ Keep reading ]