Here’s some good news! Last night, the Washington State House of Representatives passed SB 5834, which helps secure a future for the arts and heritage community of King County. SB 5834 permits counties to direct an existing portion of local lodging taxes to programs for arts and heritage. The next step… [ Keep reading ]
Our office’s director, Vincent Kitch, sent this message out earlier today regarding applications for the 2012 CityArtist Projects funding cycle: Dear colleagues, The Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs had intended to open applications for the 2012 CityArtist Projects program this week. However, due to uncertainty regarding the city of… [ Keep reading ]
Artist Nickolus Meisel recently completed an artwork at the Westlake Avenue and Seventh Avenue stop on the South Lake Union line of the Seattle Streetcar. Cloud Haiku is a series of four cast-bronze pillows arranged along the streetcar platform. The artist wanted to use his artwork to create an urban Zen… [ Keep reading ]
We kicked off the 40th anniversary celebration of the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs last week at the opening reception of the exhibition Seattle as Collector: Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs Turns 40. Nearly 400 people gathered at Seattle Art Museum to enjoy the exhibition and live performances…. [ Keep reading ]
Performance/Art, on display at Seattle City Hall through July 11, features the dramatic work of four Seattle performance photographers who collaborate with dancers, musicians and actors to move beyond the fleeting moments of a performance to create powerful visual metaphors that convey more than a snapshot. Photographers David Belisle, Gabriel Bienczycki,… [ Keep reading ]
We’re seeking up to eight emerging artists to develop temporary, large-scale, colorful panels for the fence surrounding the Civic Square construction site in downtown Seattle. The call is open to emerging professional artists living within 100 miles of Seattle. An emerging artist is considered to be an artist in the… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Mike McGinn and the Seattle City Council honored arts leader Melissa Hines with a joint recognition at Monday’s City Council meeting. The community is invited to celebrate Melissa’s life and achievements at a public memorial service, 3 to 5 p.m., Monday, May 9 at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave. A friend, colleague… [ Keep reading ]
May is Arts Education Month in Washington state. Together with ArtsEd Washington, we invite you to join the statewide campaign celebrating and promoting arts education. Read Mayor Mike McGinn’s proclamation in support of Arts Education Month. Arts Education Month is a time to celebrate and strengthen arts education in our schools… [ Keep reading ]
On Monday, May 2, the Seattle City Council unanimously confirmed Vincent E. Kitch as director of the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, and he was sworn in to office by City Clerk Monica Simmons. To view the Seattle Channel video of Vincent’s confirmation and his oath of office. Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Know an individual or an organization making a difference in Seattle through arts and culture? Nominate them for a 2011 Mayor’s Arts Award. Nomination deadline is 5 p.m., Thursday, May 5, 2011. Go to the Online Nomination Form. Mayor Mike McGinn will present the awards at a ceremony, Thursday, Sept…. [ Keep reading ]
