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 ]
In this issue: Message from our new acting director, Vincent Kitch. Kick off the anniversary celebration of our 40th anniversary at the opening reception of the retrospective exhibition Seattle as Collector: Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs Turns 40. The community is invited to celebrate the life and achievements… [ Keep reading ]
This morning KUOW’s Marcie Sillman reported on “the new guy”–acting director Vincent Kitch. Take a listen.
We’re seeking an undergraduate college intern to support the Public Art Conservation and Maintenance program for 10 weeks during the summer of 2011 (part-time, beginning mid-June). The student’s work will be under the direction of the art conservation technician. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable knowledge of public art and… [ Keep reading ]
Join in the dedication of Thomas C. Wales Park and Adam Kuby’s artwork Quarry Rings, 10 a.m., Saturday, April 16. Meet Kuby, enjoy the music of the John Hay Chorus, and learn about birding from the Seattle Audubon. Thomas C. Wales Park, located at 2401 Sixth Ave. N., adds 1.3… [ Keep reading ]
The community is invited to celebrate the life and achievements of Melissa Hines at a public memorial service, 3 to 5 p.m., Monday, May 9 at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave. A friend, colleague and mentor to many in the arts community, Melissa passed away from cancer, April 8. Since… [ Keep reading ]
It is with deep sorrow that we write to inform you of the loss of our beloved colleague Melissa Hines, a devoted arts champion and leader.
Please join us at the Storefronts Seattle opening reception at 6:00 p.m. this Thursday at xom fine woodworking gallery, 610 Second Avenue (between James and Cherry streets). Featuring opening remarks by our new director, Vincent Kitch, and a walking tour of the spring 2011 art and artists: The gala opening of… [ Keep reading ]
Animalia is a show of animals, sometimes literal and sometimes mythical, and of the imagination. The exhibition, on view at Seattle Municipal Tower Gallery April 5 through July 5, features artworks by 17 artists in a variety of media, including painting, print, tapestry, sculpture, photography, drawing and mixed media.Featured artists… [ Keep reading ]
We’re accepting applications for the city’s Civic Partners funding program for 2012-2013. Seattle-based arts, heritage and cultural organizations and arts-service organizations of all sizes and disciplines with a not-for-profit business structure (does not have to have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status) and a minimum three-year history of continuous programming serving Seattle residents and… [ Keep reading ]
