Animalia is a show of animals, sometimes literal and sometimes mythical, and of the imagination. The exhibition, on view at Seattle Municipal Tower Gallery April 5 through July 5, features artworks by 17 artists in a variety of media, including painting, print, tapestry, sculpture, photography, drawing and mixed media.Featured artists… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks and Recreation seeks proposals for fun, innovative, curriculum-based visual and performing arts programs at five Seattle parks this summer. Individuals, groups or organizations are eligible to apply. The Summer Art in the Park program aims to increase learning opportunities for youth, build self-esteem and promote cross-cultural experiences. The… [ Keep reading ]
The city is seeking artists to bring temporary site-specific art and performances to Occidental Square this summer. Called ARTSparks, the program transforms the Pioneer Square neighborhood park into a showcase for the creative imagination. All arts disciplines are welcome, and artists and organizations are encouraged to submit up to three… [ Keep reading ]
In this Issue: Know an individual or an organization making a difference in Seattle through arts and culture? Nominate them for a 2011 Mayor’s Arts Award. On Monday, April 4, we’ll open applications for the city’s Civic Partners funding program. The city is seeking artists to bring temporary site-specific art… [ Keep reading ]
Storefronts artist John Fleming prepares his installation in a vacant storefront. Photo courtesy of Storefronts Seattle. Nine artists will develop temporary, site-specific installations for vacant storefronts in Seattle’s Pioneer Square and Chinatown/International District neighborhoods for the ongoing project Storefronts Seattle. This round will be on display through June…. [ Keep reading ]
Join us for an artist reception from 4:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, April 7, in honor of the Sev Shoon print arts exhibition at City Hall. Seattle printmaking hot spot Sev Shoon Arts Center fills Seattle City Hall with an exhibition of more than 30 artworks by 10 Northwest artists…. [ 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. The station is located in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood at South Jackson Street and Third Avenue South. The artwork should enliven the space and offer… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle printmaking hot spot Sev Shoon Arts Center fills Seattle City Hall with an exhibition of more than 30 artworks by 10 Northwest artists. Sev Shoon: 20 Years of Printing will be on display through April 18. The exhibition features a variety of modern and ancient techniques including monotype, monoprint,… [ Keep reading ]
In this issue: The mayor names Vincent Kitch to lead the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs. We’re seeking an artist to develop a permanent, site-integrated or free-standing art project for Fire Station 20 in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Join us to dedicate a new artwork and meet the artist… [ Keep reading ]
Join us to dedicate a new artwork at the grand opening of Fire Station 38 in Seattle’s Hawthorne Hills neighborhood, March 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mel Katz installed Alex, Michael, Harold earlier this month. The artwork consists of three abstract, painted aluminum sculptures that resemble small trees. Katz… [ Keep reading ]
