The city’s Latino City Employees Organization is accepting nominations for the Seventh Annual Latino Heritage Award. Nominations are due Sept. 15. Go here for award criteria and the nomination and selection process. The Latino Heritage Award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to the Seattle Latino community by… [ Keep reading ]
Weren’t able to make the 2011 Mayor’s Arts Awards ceremony? Or want to relive the moment? Watch the video on Seattle Channel’s website. Mayor Mike McGinn honored the recipients of the Mayor`s Arts Awards at the public ceremony on the eve of the Labor Day weekend Bumbershoot festival at Seattle Center…. [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Mike McGinn announced today the city’s investment in the INSCAPE project to revitalize the historic INS building at 815 Airport Way South. The building will be renovated to create affordable space for local artists. The INSCAPE project will create or retain more than 100 permanent jobs, provide affordable artist… [ Keep reading ]
City Arts magazine profiled the 2011 Mayor’s Arts Awards recipients on their blog last week. Read the blog here. The award recipients are Donald Byrd, Tony-nominated choreographer; Jack Straw Productions, audio arts center; Dr. Quinton Morris, accomplished concert violinist and professor; On the Boards, one of America’s best theaters for… [ Keep reading ]
Join Mayor Mike McGinn to celebrate Seattle’s creative community and the award recipients of the 9th annual Mayor’s Arts Awards, 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 1, at Seattle Center’s North Fountain Lawn. Community groups planning a neighborhood arts or cultural event in 2012 can apply for funding through the Neighborhood &… [ Keep reading ]
Join us and Mayor Mike McGinn this Thursday at 4 p.m.to celebrate Seattle’s creative community and the award recipients of the 9th annual Mayor’s Arts Awards at Seattle Center’s North Fountain Lawn. The 2011 award recipients are: Donald Byrd, Tony-nominated choreographer; Jack Straw Productions, audio arts center; Dr. Quinton Morris,… [ Keep reading ]
Lake Union has a fascinating history. The lake has served as home to Native American villages, lumber mills, airplanes, boat-building, the military and recreation. The six-mile Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop trail around Lake Union is named in honor of the Duwamish chief who led a village located on Lake Union…. [ Keep reading ]
Get down to new soul sounds from one of the funkiest bands in Seatown this Thursday at City Hall. The 10-piece funk band Doctorfunk echoes the legendary passion of famed horn band Tower of Power but brings its own sizzle, pop and scream to the scene. The performance, from 12… [ Keep reading ]
We currently have two calls for artists open! The application deadline for both calls is 11 p.m., Monday, Aug. 29 (Pacific Daylight Time). We’re seeking approximately 50 to 75 artists for a juried roster of professional artists eligible for consideration for future public art projects. The projects will be at city… [ Keep reading ]
The internationally acclaimed band Show Brazil brings Brazilian rhythms, dancers in full costume and samba sounds to City Hall’s outdoor plaza this Thursday. Soak up the sun and listen to the joyful sights and sounds of Brazilian Carnaval in this special show directed by Eduardo Mendonça. . The performance, from… [ Keep reading ]
