Words come to us in a myriad of ways: through the books we read, billboards that line our highways, the e-mails and texts that link us to others, radio, TV and the music on our iPods. In the exhibition “Word Play,” on view at Seattle Municipal Tower Gallery, Oct. 4… [ Keep reading ]
Anna MacDonald; Twin Sea Flex; 2006; vinyl, water, steel, and screen; 10′ x 27′ x 15′. Located at the Baltimore Museum of Art. Photo courtesy of the artist. Seattle artist Anna MacDonald will create a permanent, multi-site art installation for the Burke-Gilman Trail. Two to five artworks… [ Keep reading ]
Considering that training and participation in the arts help keep students in school, engaged and motivated to learn, we thought you might be interested in today’s (Oct. 3) announcement of a citywide campaign to improve school attendance. Mayor Mike McGinn and Interim Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Susan Enfield launched Be… [ Keep reading ]
It’s October. It’s National Arts and Humanities Month. Get thee to a theater, a concert hall, a gallery or museum. This is Seattle, where cultural opportunities abound. Mayor Mike McGinn marked the occasion with a proclamation encouraging all to participate in the artistic and cultural riches of our community and ensuring… [ Keep reading ]
Our director Vincent Kitch talks about art adventures and budget. The 2012 CityArtist Projects funding program for individual artists is now open. Learn about our Neighborhood & Community Arts (NCA) funding program. We’re seeking two artists to create semi-permanent, site-specific installations for Seattle City Light’s North and South Service Centers…. [ Keep reading ]
The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs is accepting applications from Seattle-based individual artists working in the visual, literary and media arts for the 2012 CityArtist Projects program. CityArtist Projects is an annual funding program that provides support to individual Seattle artists to develop and present new, in-progress or remounted… [ Keep reading ]
This afternoon Mayor Mike McGinn sent his proposed 2012 budget to the Seattle City Council. Despite a tough economic climate – the city is facing an $18 million shortfall out of a $910 general fund budget – the mayor’s proposal sustains funding for the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs’… [ Keep reading ]
Gain insight on developing arts participation at the free forum and workshop “Innovation: Connecting to a New Era of Arts Participation.” The forum will be 10 a.m. to noon, Monday, Oct. 3, at Nesholm Lecture Hall (SIFF Cinema) at McCaw Hall. A free workshop, “Roots of Innovation,” will follow, 1:30… [ Keep reading ]
We’re seeking proposals from individuals, groups or organizations to launch a pilot program in Pioneer Square and the Chinatown-International District to provide relocation and placement services for artists seeking affordable studio or live/work space. The deadline for submitting a proposal is 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 30. Proposal budgets should not… [ Keep reading ]
We’re seeking two artists to create semi-permanent, site-specific installations for Seattle City Light’s North and South Service Centers, hubs for City Light’s work. Each artist will create up to two artworks that should capture the “electricity” of City Light’s activities. The call is open to artists residing in Washington, Oregon,… [ Keep reading ]
