Artist Nickolus Meisel recently completed an artwork at the Westlake Avenue and Seventh Avenue stop on the South Lake Union line of the Seattle Streetcar. Cloud Haiku is a series of four cast-bronze pillows arranged along the streetcar platform. The artist wanted to use his artwork to create an urban Zen… [ Keep reading ]
We kicked off the 40th anniversary celebration of the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs last week at the opening reception of the exhibition Seattle as Collector: Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs Turns 40. Nearly 400 people gathered at Seattle Art Museum to enjoy the exhibition and live performances…. [ Keep reading ]
Performance/Art, on display at Seattle City Hall through July 11, features the dramatic work of four Seattle performance photographers who collaborate with dancers, musicians and actors to move beyond the fleeting moments of a performance to create powerful visual metaphors that convey more than a snapshot. Photographers David Belisle, Gabriel Bienczycki,… [ Keep reading ]
We’re seeking up to eight emerging artists to develop temporary, large-scale, colorful panels for the fence surrounding the Civic Square construction site in downtown Seattle. The call is open to emerging professional artists living within 100 miles of Seattle. An emerging artist is considered to be an artist in the… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Mike McGinn and the Seattle City Council honored arts leader Melissa Hines with a joint recognition at Monday’s City Council meeting. The community is invited to celebrate Melissa’s life and achievements at a public memorial service, 3 to 5 p.m., Monday, May 9 at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave. A friend, colleague… [ Keep reading ]
Know an individual or an organization making a difference in Seattle through arts and culture? Nominate them for a 2011 Mayor’s Arts Award. Nomination deadline is 5 p.m., Thursday, May 5, 2011. Go to the Online Nomination Form. Mayor Mike McGinn will present the awards at a ceremony, Thursday, Sept…. [ Keep reading ]
In this issue: Message from our new acting director, Vincent Kitch. Kick off the anniversary celebration of our 40th anniversary at the opening reception of the retrospective exhibition Seattle as Collector: Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs Turns 40. The community is invited to celebrate the life and achievements… [ Keep reading ]
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 in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood. The application deadline is 11 p.m., Wednesday, April 27. The temporary artwork will enliven the space and offer passersby a… [ Keep reading ]
We’re seeking an undergraduate college intern to support the Public Art Conservation and Maintenance program for 10 weeks during the summer of 2011 (part-time, beginning mid-June). The student’s work will be under the direction of the art conservation technician. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable knowledge of public art and… [ Keep reading ]
Join in the dedication of Thomas C. Wales Park and Adam Kuby’s artwork Quarry Rings, 10 a.m., Saturday, April 16. Meet Kuby, enjoy the music of the John Hay Chorus, and learn about birding from the Seattle Audubon. Thomas C. Wales Park, located at 2401 Sixth Ave. N., adds 1.3… [ Keep reading ]
