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ARTS at King Street Station Exhibition on the Impacts of Mass Incarceration

Conversation encouraged to overcome stigma Seattle, WA – Living and Loving Under the Carceral State opens at ARTS at King Street Station on Dec. 4. It explores the impact of mass incarceration not only on those imprisoned, but on their loved ones as well. Curator Chelsea Moore is part of… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Invests Nearly $1.3M to Activate Public Spaces and Bring Communities Together Ahead of World Cup

Funding will support World Cup celebrations in every district and downtown experiences led by local artists and cultural leaders Seattle, WA – Today, the City of Seattle announced nearly $1.3 million in investments to activate public spaces, celebrate local culture, and bring people together across the city through grants for… [ Keep reading ]

Artist Highlight: A conversation with Vivian Cho

We spoke with 2025 Bridge Artist in Residence Vivian Cho about their background and insights into their unique residency at the University Bridge. Read on to learn more! Vivian Cho (she/they/he) is an interdisciplinary visual designer and artist based in Seattle who is passionate about storytelling through motion. Driven by… [ Keep reading ]

December First Thursday: Two exhibitions and the last Woven Stories workshop!

Join us at ARTS at King Street Station on December 4 for Pioneer Square’s First Thursday Artwalk! We’ll be celebrating the opening of Living & Loving Under the Carceral State, and getting another look at Welcome to Paradise: ¡Viva Puerto Rico Libre!. EL SUEÑO will also be hosting the last… [ Keep reading ]

An Epic Day Exploring Creative Careers

Over 500 attendees flooded into McCaw Hall at Seattle Center on Tuesday, October 14th for the 2025 Creative Economy Career Day, a free, annual, one-day educational program hosted by The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and the Office of Economic Development. The morning featured panels, presentations and live demonstrations… [ Keep reading ]

2025 Planning and Outreach Artists Selected

The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (OAC), in partnership with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) selected two artists to conduct meaningful community engagement as part of future public art opportunities. These projects are extensions of a comprehensive community outreach approach. Centered in South and West Seattle, the projects concern issues… [ Keep reading ]

Artists at the Center | Fall 2025 Lineup

Artists at the Center introduces emerging and established artists to Seattle Center while broadening the arts and cultural experiences in the Uptown Arts & Cultural District. Join us for surprising and delightful pop-up performances throughout the year all over Seattle Center campus. Check out the Fall 2025 lineup below! All… [ Keep reading ]

November First Thursday: New Exhibition, Performance, and Workshop!

Join us at ARTS at King Street Station on November 6 for Pioneer Square’s First Thursday Artwalk! Celebrate the opening of Jo Cosme’s Welcome to Paradise: ¡Viva Puerto Rico Libre!, featuring a feature a live Bomba performance by Otoqui Reyes at 7 p.m. EL SUEÑO will also be hosting Woven Stories… [ Keep reading ]

commUNITY | Fall Lineup

The commUNITY series is a selection of free public programs that center connection, career development, and the co-creation of art. Curated by ARTS at King Street Station Advisors, this series brings together their visions and talents to build community, engage attendees in powerful arts practices, and offer free career development… [ Keep reading ]

ARTS at King Street Station Exhibition Invites You to Unlearn the Fantasy of Paradise

Borikén/Puerto Rican artists’ work on view Seattle, WA – Welcome to Paradise: ¡Viva Puerto Rico Libre! by Seattle-based Boricua artist, Jo Cosme, opens at ARTS at King Street Station on Nov. 6. This project began in 2018 after Hurricane María, when Cosme was displaced from Borikén/Puerto Rico and realized how… [ Keep reading ]