Perspective on Public Arts by Toka Valu
January 30, 2024
Toka Valu, an artist currently on the existing Public Art Artist Roster, shares some encouraging words for fellow artists to apply.
Bridge Artists in Residence Showcase – ARTS at King Street Station Gallery
January 22, 2024
Come celebrate and view the culminating work of Vivian Li and Mariah Vicary, the 2023 SDOT Bridge Artists in Residence, this First Thursday, February 1, 2024, in the Gallery space at King Street Station! The Pacific Northwest-based artists will be showcasing their data visualization work produced during their unique project-based residencies in the University and Fremont bridges, respectively.
Public Artist Roster Application Now Open
January 5, 2024
The Public Art Artist Roster is the primary method in which ARTS select artists for public art commissions with budgets of up to $500,000. Artists are invited to submit an application for upcoming public art projects with the City of Seattle. The Office of Arts & Culture maintains a public art roster that selects and places artists for each new project. All experience levels welcome and deadline to apply is March 6, 2023 (5pm PST).
Alki Pump Station 38 Improvement Project
December 11, 2023
The ARTS office worked with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) and artist Sarah Thompson Moore to create Tracing Alki | Alki Pump Station 38 in West Seattle. Located at 1411 Alki Ave SW, Tracing Alki is both a functional pump station and a public artwork. Inspired by a topographical map of… [ Keep reading ]
Public Art Boot Camp Artwork On View
November 22, 2023
Since September 2022, twelve local artists have participated in the Public Art Boot Camp project managed by the Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS). These individuals took a variety of workshops and trainings (available online) including how to develop concept proposals, how to hire subcontractors, post-installation rights and responsibilities, as… [ Keep reading ]
New permanent artwork by Buster Simpson was installed on Seattle’s waterfront this summer
October 20, 2023
New artwork by Seattle artist Buster Simpson anchors the waterfront Park Promenade near the Pioneer Square Habitat Beach, just south of the Colman Dock ferry terminal. The artwork, Migration Stage, consists of two groupings of cast concrete sculptures: Anthropomorphic Dolosse and SeaBearers. Taken together, the project is a response to… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Office of Arts & Culture Directed $2.56M in Federal Recovery Funding to the Creative Sector
October 12, 2023
The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) has successfully directed $2.56 million in federal recovery funding for the City’s arts and cultural sector to mitigate the economic impacts of COVID-19. In August, the City released the Seattle Rescue Plan: 2023 Performance Report (Aug. 1, 2022 – July 31, 2023)…. [ Keep reading ]
FLOW: Art Along the Ship Canal, Summer 2023
August 21, 2023
FLOW: Art Along the Ship Canal concludes with these ten artists this summer: Ballard East Ballard Fremont Wallingford Commissioned by the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) in partnership with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), these temporary installations tell a visual story of the unifying nature of water, how it… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Office of Arts & Culture Announces Two PNW Artists for the 2023 SDOT Bridge Artists in Residence
August 18, 2023
The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS), in partnership with Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), is pleased to announce the two Pacific Northwest-based artists selected for the 2023 SDOT Bridge Artists in Residence. Artists Mariah Vicary and Vivian Li will lead this unique, project-based residency and will create digital… [ Keep reading ]
Interim Director Kayim’s Letter to the Seattle Arts and Culture Community
July 25, 2023
Dear Seattle Arts and Culture Community, I write to you today with a deep sense of gratitude and responsibility as the newly appointed Interim Director of the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture. I am honored to be trusted with furthering Mayor Harrell’s One Seattle vision, knowing that our unity… [ Keep reading ]