We’re seeking a communications and public relations manager to join our team and promote awareness of our programs and the value of arts and culture in Seattle. The communications manager will oversee the Community Development and Outreach team and the office’s public relations, communications and community relations efforts. The communications… [ Keep reading ]
This year we celebrate the 10th year of the Mayor’s Arts Awards, and you’re invited to help mark this milestone. Know an individual or an organization making a difference in Seattle through arts and culture? Nominate them for a 2012 Mayor’s Arts Award. The awards recognize the accomplishments of… [ Keep reading ]
Artists and arts enthusiasts: give your perspective on how to shape the waterfront. The city’s Waterfront Seattle project is hosting a series of informal discussions on key topics about the future of the waterfront. On Monday, March 5, explore the topic Setting the Stage. How do we create vibrant spaces… [ Keep reading ]
ArtsEd Washington, in partnership with the Association of Washington School Principals, is accepting nominations for the second annual Schools of Excellence in Arts Education Awards. The award recognizes schools that include the arts as an essential part of their students’ education, providing a creative learning environment for outstanding student achievement… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Schools is partnering with the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs and community arts organizations to create a comprehensive arts plan focused on increasing quality arts education access for all K-12 students. To help shape the visual and performing arts plan, the city and district are hosting a… [ Keep reading ]
Hundreds gathered this past Sunday at a ceremony to raise a memorial totem pole for John T. Williams. The raising and public blessing of the 34-foot totem honored Williams and Native American and First Nation tradition on the eve of Williams’ birthday. The totem is installed at Seattle Center’s Broad… [ Keep reading ]
Nearly 200 people attended the 2012 Arts Education Forum last week at Seattle University’s Pigott Auditorium. Missed it? You can still hear Mayor Mike McGinn, Seattle Public Schools Director of Curriculum and Instructional Support Wendy London, and a panel of students speak about arts learning, our Arts Education Partnership with the school district, and creating… [ Keep reading ]
Don’t forget! Join Mayor Mike McGinn, Seattle Public Schools Interim Superintendent Susan Enfield and youth for a panel discussion and community forum about arts education, creative learning and student success. The 2012 Arts Education Forum is tomorrow, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Feb. 16, at Seattle University’s Pigott Auditorium. The forum… [ Keep reading ]
The Office of Arts & Cultural affairs is seeking an arts program specialist for the Cultural Partnerships Program. The program provides grants to Seattle’s cultural organizations, youth arts programs, individual artists and community groups. As a member of the team, the arts program specialist will manage application and panel processes… [ Keep reading ]
Parents, teachers, artists, arts education supporters: make your voice known. Seattle Public Schools has partnered with the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs and community arts organizations to create a comprehensive arts plan focused on increasing quality arts education access for all K-12 students. A vital part of this 18-month… [ Keep reading ]
