Along the Memorial Stadium construction fencing at Seattle Center, a colorful new public artwork unfolds as you walk by. Under the Same Sky by Stevie Shao and Cristina Martinez is the latest temporary public artwork on the Seattle Center Campus. The artists reached out to students from The Center School,… [ Keep reading ]
Free Sculpture Walk, Oct. 29 Seattle, WA – Seattle is a city where everybody can encounter art in their daily lives. Public art tells us about our shared history and makes our values and ideals tangible. The temporary public art currently on view at Seattle Center explores sustainability, community perseverance,… [ Keep reading ]
The 2026-2027 Proposed Budget for the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture is now available for public viewing. The Seattle Arts Commission, a group of citizen volunteers appointed by the Mayor and the Council to support and advocate for the Office of Arts & Culture (OAC), issued the below response… [ Keep reading ]
Third Ave is one of Seattle’s most important corridors. Between Union St and University St, thousands of people pass through every day. They arrive by light rail, ride the Route 36, or walk through Downtown on their way to work, the Waterfront, a performance, or a meetup with friends. Right… [ Keep reading ]
It’s fall. We’re rapidly losing daylight hours, and many people have returned to school. In September, the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (OAC) kicked off the 2026 Public Art Boot Camp, our training program for artists who want to break into the public art field. This year’s cohort includes… [ Keep reading ]
The Office of Arts & Culture is pleased to announce Public Art Bootcamp’s 2026 cohort! Public Art Bootcamp is a training and education opportunity intended for artists who are interested in entering the field of public art. In-person workshops, seminar-style discussions, lectures with subject matter experts, and cohort-model learning are all part of… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Wilson’s 2027-2028 Proposed Budget focuses on providing responsible fiscal management of public funds for the people of Seattle. After years of unsustainable one-time fixes that did not address the deficit in future years, the mayor’s first budget begins the important, necessary work of stabilizing Seattle’s budget so that we… [ Keep reading ]
What does the work of Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) look like through the lens of an artist? Local artist and filmmaker Sashko Danylenko has been working on answering this question for the past six months. The result is three short form animation videos showcasing the main areas of work within SPU: Water, Solid Waste, and Drainage and Wastewater. The Office of Arts &… [ Keep reading ]
This summer, downtown Seattle becomes a portal into “Other Earth,” a large-scale augmented reality public art experience created by Future Arts. Launching in June 2026 to coincide with the FIFA World Cup, Future Arts Way: Other Earth 2026 invites visitors and residents to explore a 2.5‑mile interactive walking path filled… [ Keep reading ]
Summer has arrived in the Seattle area and with the warm weather and extra daylight, we celebrate by spending time with one another and enjoying all of the things that the region has to offer. Salmon runs, farmers markets, outdoor events, hiking/biking abound, reminding us why we endure the long,… [ Keep reading ]
