Does bigger artwork make for better artwork? BIG AND BOLD: An Exhibition of Sizable Artworks examines many of the city’s larger artworks in its Portable Works Collection. BIG AND BOLD is on view through Sept. 28 at the Seattle Municipal Tower Gallery. BIG AND BOLD highlights 11 artworks by 10… [ Keep reading ]
Wander down to Westlake Park in downtown Seattle and happen upon Steinunn Thórarinsdóttir’s 26 life–size, androgynous human sculptures. Thórarinsdóttir’s installation Borders will extend throughout the park between Pine and Pike streets June 6 to fall of this year. The figures, 13 aluminum and 13 cast iron, some standing, some seated on… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle artist Carol dePelecyn’s new artworks Memento and Short in the Tooth will open at Seattle Public Utilities’ ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new South Transfer Station, 9:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, May 30. In Memento and Short in the Tooth, dePelecyn salvaged parts of the old South Park Bridge to… [ Keep reading ]
Meet artist Susan Robb as she introduces the bike rack Parking Squid, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 31 at the Harrison Street entrance of Seattle Center. Come raise a glass, help “christen” the artwork and celebrate safe biking for all. Parking Squid is located on the north side of the EMP… [ Keep reading ]
See artwork by members of the Columbia City Gallery in the exhibition Columbia City Gallery Artists Step Out, on view at City Hall through July 2. The Columbia City Gallery is an artists’ cooperative in Southeast Seattle that brings together emerging and professional artists working in diverse media. The exhibition… [ Keep reading ]
Our director Vincent Kitch talks about preserving cultural space. Performance artworks illustrate how local artists are contributing to the discussion about our local waterways. Kelly Pajek joins the public art team. We invite you to join the statewide campaign celebrating and promoting arts education for Arts Education Month. See artwork… [ Keep reading ]
Stokley Towles’ one-man performance Stormwater: Life in the Gutter begins tonight at 7 p.m., May 4, at Seattle Center. Towle’s uses humor and wit to reveal the world of urban rainfall and traces its travels from the clouds to the city’s streets, homes and businesses and the sewer lines below…. [ Keep reading ]
The “Parking Squid” for bikes is under construction! Decorative Metal Arts, a metal fabricator located in SODO, is fabricating this bike rack designed by local artist Susan Robb. The structure is made from galvanized steel and is funded by Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) 1% for Art funds administered by… [ Keep reading ]
From rainwater traveling through Seattle’s sewer system to water’s healing power, we presents three performance artworks that illustrate how local artists are contributing to the discussion about our local waterways. The performances are part of several temporary artworks commissioned by the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs that address environmental… [ Keep reading ]
Art is fun! But it can also be dangerous. We’re hosting a free workshop, Hidden Hazards in the Arts, noon to 3 p.m., Friday, May 11, at The Seattle Public Library, Central Branch, 4th floor, Room 2. Learn about harmful chemicals, including toxic solvents and heavy metals, found in many art… [ Keep reading ]
