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ARTS at King Street Station 2025 Exhibition and Event Calendar

We’re excited to host a vibrant lineup of local artists and curators at ARTS at King Street Station this year! From live jazz to a Solstice party, we have something for everyone to look forward to. See the full schedule below and make sure to stop by the gallery soon…. [ Keep reading ]

Celebrating new artwork on Seattle’s Waterfront

On Jan. 25, we joined the Office of the Waterfront and Civic Projects along with artists, civic, and tribal leaders for a dedication of new publicly-sited artwork on Seattle’s waterfront. As part of the Oscar Tuazon artwork that spans from Columbia Street to Spring Street, the installation of two Indigenous cedar carvings by Randi Purser… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Music Education Coalition starts the year off on an exciting beat!

On Saturday, Jan. 25, The Creative Advantage hosted The Seattle Music Education Coalition’s Professional Development Day at Seattle Opera Center. The Coalition strives to build music programs and opportunities for Seattle Public School’s youth. It includes SPS Visual & Performing Arts music teachers, Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, The… [ Keep reading ]

Fresh Perspectives: Young curators help shape City Light art collection

By Kate Clark Seattle City Light Artist in Residence  Public art collections breathe life into our shared spaces. A group of young curators brought fresh perspectives to the process of selecting 50 works by 30 artists for the City of Seattle’s Civic Art Collection. Purchased with Seattle City Light 1% for… [ Keep reading ]

2025 Grants and Funding Opportunities 

The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture invests in Seattle’s arts and cultural sector, including cultural organizations, arts groups, individual artists, youth arts programs, and neighborhood and community groups. See our open opportunities for 2025 below! smART Ventures Monthly Rolling DeadlineApply for up to $1,500 smART Ventures provides support ranging… [ Keep reading ]

Artists at the Center | Winter 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 Winter 2025 lineup below! All… [ Keep reading ]

Chinatown’s Revival: The Night Market, Lunar New Year, and More

By TeenTix Newsroom Writer Kaylee Yu I—like many other Seattle-raised, wonton-noodle-soup-loving, Asian-American kids—have strong memories of Chinatown. I remember post-church dim sum with my family, buying fish sauce and instant ramen in Uwajimaya, and adoring the district where my culture was represented and loved. But I also remember Chinatown during COVID-19:… [ Keep reading ]

February’s First Thursday features two new shows and live jazz

Join us on First Thursday, Feb. 6, to celebrate the opening of two new shows at ARTS at King Street Station: Fresh Perspectives and Journey Through Life and Beyond. Enjoy live jazz music throughout the night as you browse the work. ARTS at King Street Station is open Wed. –… [ Keep reading ]

Apply to Our 2025 Youth Arts Grant

Our Youth Arts grant funds 2-year art programs for middle and high school students in Seattle to have more access to arts and cultural opportunities. These programs happen outside of school hours and are led by teaching artists. We want to create more opportunities for young people from a variety… [ Keep reading ]

Over $1M Awarded Through Three Arts & Culture Programs

Join us in celebrating the recent recipients of Hope Corps, CityArtist, and Artist at the Center. A total of $1,199,347 was awarded to 74 artists and organizations through the three Seattle Office of Arts & Culture opportunities. Learn more about each award and see the full list of grantees below…. [ Keep reading ]