Legendary pianist to play City Hall Thursday
February 16, 2010
Jazz pianist Overton Berry’s career spans more than 50 years. Settle in to his easy-going piano style when Berry performs with his trio, noon, this Thursday at City Hall.
Tax tips for artists
February 16, 2010
Tax time is just around the corner. Depreciation, capital gains, deductions, W-2s, 1099s! Having trouble keeping track of it all? Never fear, Seattle attorney Neil Sussman’s popular tax workshop is back to guide artists and their attorneys through yet another season of gains, losses, formulas and forms. Learn all the… [ Keep reading ]
Double bill of chamber opera, music at City Hall Friday
February 9, 2010
Don’t miss an extraordinary double-bill performance by two of Seattle’s most daring music forces — Seattle Chamber Players and Pacific Musicworks, 12 – 1 p.m., this Friday at City Hall.
Seeking artists for reservoir park projects
February 4, 2010
We’re partnering with Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) to issue a call for two artists to complete public art projects at two new reservoir parks: West Seattle Reservoir at Westcrest Park and Maple Leaf Reservoir Park.
Bluesy songstress at City Hall Thursday
February 2, 2010
Get your groove on at City Hall with bluesy pop-rock songwriter Cristina Orbe, noon, Thursday, Feb. 4. The free concert is part of Seattle Presents, the year-round concert series at City Hall. Stick around after the performance for an artist reception, 1 to 2 p.m., honoring Seattle artists Roosevelt Lewis… [ Keep reading ]
Connect at Ethnic Arts event, March 10
January 27, 2010
We’re proud to be a lead partner in the Ethnic Arts Connection – a FREE one-day gathering introducing Northwest performing and visual artists working in culturally specific traditions to presenters from around the region. Mark your calendar for a day of performances and networking, Wednesday, March 10 at Seattle Center’s Fisher Pavilion.
Artist sought for Chief Sealth Trail
January 26, 2010
Along with our partners at the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we’re seeking an artist to create an artwork for the second phase of the Chief Sealth Trail, which connects the city’s Beacon Hill neighborhood with the Rainier Valley in Southeast Seattle.
Public art rises in Northgate
January 20, 2010
Those three, tall, wiggly posts standing at a busy Northgate intersection are the work of artist Benson Shaw. He recently installed the public artwork as part of the Thornton Creek Water Quality Channel project. The poles, called Wiggle Posts, are at the corner of Northeast 103rd Street and 5th Avenue… [ Keep reading ]
SAM panel on art and environmental advocacy, Jan. 28
January 13, 2010
What roles should artists play in championing environmental causes? How can environmentalists and artists collaborate to build public interest around sustainability? We’re pleased to sponsor a free panel discussion presented by the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) and Cascade Land Conservancy that will explore these and other issues, 11:30 a.m. to… [ Keep reading ]
Arts play starring role at mayor’s City Hall open house
January 11, 2010
We were happy to help fill City Hall with music, dance and circus arts at Mayor Mike McGinn’s City Hall open house on Saturday, Jan. 9.