We recently partnered with Seattle Art Museum (SAM) and the Cascade Land Conservancy to present a panel discussion exploring the intersections of race, class and the environment at the Olympic Sculpture Park’s PACCAR Pavilion. Missed the talk? You can watch the video here. The discussion covered topics including how diversity… [ Keep reading ]
The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs seeks two communications interns to work closely with its communications team and provide administrative support for the department. Responsibilities include writing and editing content for the department’s e-newsletter, blog and social media sites; coordinating data collection for a national research study and assisting… [ Keep reading ]
Join us to dedicate a new artwork at the grand opening of Fire Station 38 in Seattle’s Hawthorne Hills neighborhood, March 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mel Katz installed Alex, Michael, Harold earlier this month. The artwork consists of three abstract, painted aluminum sculptures that resemble small trees. Katz… [ Keep reading ]
Want some hometown adoration and your music playing on 10,000 city phone lines and a local music podcast? The city of Seattle may be able to help you out. The Seattle OnHold music program showcases Seattle’s diverse music scene and is seeking new music. Submit your music, a short bio… [ Keep reading ]
We’re pleased to partner with Seattle Art Museum and the Cascade Land Conservancy to present a panel discussion exploring the intersections of race, class and the environment. How does diversity shape a livable, urban environment? How do artists and environmentalists promote diversity and help to define what diversity means in Seattle?… [ Keep reading ]
The third annual City of Music Honors will be held Oct. 5 at The Triple Door. The Seattle Music Commission is seeking your nominations for each of the event’s three honors: The Award for Outstanding Achievement, the Breakthrough Award and the Impact Award. To submit your nominations, read up on… [ Keep reading ]
The exhibition Seattle Inspiration showcases the creativity and artistic expression of 20 artists with disabilities through Feb. 28 at City Hall. The nonprofit Creative Activities and VSA Washington, the state organization on arts and disability, curated the exhibition. An artist reception with light refreshments will be 4 to 6 p.m., Friday, Feb…. [ Keep reading ]
Come in from the cold tonight and join Mayor Mike McGinn in giving a warm welcome to Vincent Kitch, whom the mayor recently named to lead the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs. The meet-n-greet is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at City Hall. Enter on 5th Avenue between James… [ Keep reading ]
A state bill that would secure the future for 4Culture’s arts, heritage and preservation funding programs dropped in the House last Friday. Without legislative action, the state credit on lodging taxes that support 4Culture’s programs will sunset for cultural use in 2012, resulting in a 90 percent cut in 4Culture’s… [ Keep reading ]
We’re seeking an artist or artist team to develop a permanent site-integrated or free-standing artwork for the new Fire Station 20 in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. The artwork should address the work and spirit of the firefighters and the unique character of the surrounding neighborhood. Design is expected to begin on… [ Keep reading ]
