We’re looking for presenters for arts- and performance-based workshops for the two-day symposium Arts and Social Change, Oct. 12 to 13 at Seattle Center. The event will focus on the role the arts can play in creating awareness, inspiring understanding and developing policies to address social change. Sessions will also… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
The city of Seattle is seeking candidates for the Seattle Arts Commission. The citizen commission advises the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs on arts and cultural policy, advocates for arts initiatives and approves funding awards to artists and organizations. The commission has 16 members – seven commissioners appointed by… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle-based artists working in dance, music and theater (including playwriting) may apply for set award amounts of $4,000, $6,000 and $8,000 to fund projects in 2013. CityArtist Projects is an annual funding program that supports individual Seattle artists in the development and presentation of new, in-progress or remounted works taken… [ 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 ]
More than 100 people attended the Cultural Space Brown Bag at City Hall on May 3, where they heard updates, findings and recommendations on the city’s arts and cultural space initiatives. Missed it? Watch the video. Seattle Channel Video can be played in Flash Player 9 and up The… [ Keep reading ]
There are five chances left to see free performances about our local waterways at The Next Fifty celebration, the 50th anniversary of the 1962 World’s Fair at Seattle Center. Catch these while you can! The performances are part of several temporary artworks we’re presenting that illustrate how local artists are… [ Keep reading ]
We’re partnering with the Washington State Arts Commission (WSAC) on their Roster of Teaching Artists. Applications for the roster are now open with a deadline of June 11. The roster identifies and promotes experienced teaching artists in all disciplines who are qualified to work in K-12 public schools in Washington… [ Keep reading ]
