Looking into Light, on view at City Hall through April 27, documents the experience of family homelessness in America. The National Center on Family Homelessness and its Campaign to End Child Homelessness present this exhibition of 50 photos from its archive of more than 20,000 images. Looking into Light also includes photos… [ Keep reading ]
We’re seeking artists to create temporary art installations along Greenwood Avenue North and the Central Waterfront for the project Art Interruptions. Art Interruptions encourages artists to install artworks on city sidewalks and parks and offer passers-by a brief interruption in their day with a moment of surprise, beauty or humor…. [ Keep reading ]
We’re proud to be a partner in The Blue Trees, a socially-driven art action created by Australian artist Konstantin Dimopoulos. The Blue Trees will temporarily and dramatically transform trees in Seattle’s Westlake Park and along the Burke-Gillman Trail in Kenmore beginning April 2. Using water-based, environmentally safe pigment, Dimopoulos and a team of… [ Keep reading ]
We’re seeking an undergraduate college student for a 15- to 18-week internship to support our public art conservation and maintenance program this summer. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable knowledge of public art conservation. The intern will perform maintenance and conservation activities including pressure-washing, sanding, filing,… [ Keep reading ]
Who is the “public” in public space? How can public spaces become more sustainable? Do public spaces need to accommodate protest? Seattle Art Museum (SAM) will host a panel discussion on the future of public space, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 15, at Olympic Sculpture Park’s PACCAR Pavilion. The… [ Keep reading ]
Help shape a K-12 visual and performing arts plan for Seattle Public Schools! The school district, the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs and community arts organizations are partnering to create an arts plan focused on increasing quality arts education access for all K-12 students. To get input from… [ Keep reading ]
Looking into Light, on view at City Hall through April 27, documents the experience of family homelessness in America. The National Center on Family Homelessness and its Campaign to End Child Homelessness present this unique exhibition of 50 photos from its archive of more than 20,000 images. The exhibition is… [ Keep reading ]
This year we celebrate the 10th year of the Mayor’s Arts Awards, and you’re invited to help mark this milestone. Know an individual or an organization making a difference in Seattle through arts and culture? Nominate them for a 2012 Mayor’s Arts Award. The awards recognize the accomplishments of… [ Keep reading ]
Artists and arts enthusiasts: give your perspective on how to shape the waterfront. The city’s Waterfront Seattle project is hosting a series of informal discussions on key topics about the future of the waterfront. On Monday, March 5, explore the topic Setting the Stage. How do we create vibrant spaces… [ Keep reading ]
Hundreds gathered this past Sunday at a ceremony to raise a memorial totem pole for John T. Williams. The raising and public blessing of the 34-foot totem honored Williams and Native American and First Nation tradition on the eve of Williams’ birthday. The totem is installed at Seattle Center’s Broad… [ Keep reading ]
