In 2025, we built a strong foundation for a more sustainable future by completing our five-year strategic plan. This living document positions us to lead in a rapidly evolving cultural and civic landscape and grounds us for the important work of developing Seattle’s first citywide Cultural Plan, starting in 2026…. [ Keep reading ]
The Blues Led Me Here by Jonarra Swanson is a story of strength and community as we navigate grief. Through the intentional use of blue monochrome, she creates contemporary portraits that explore the depth and dignity of marginalized communities, inviting viewers to engage with the shared humanity and resilience captured within every stroke…. [ Keep reading ]
The Office of Arts & Culture, Seattle City Light, and Chief Seattle Club are joining forces with the Raven Village community to bring new life to a Ballard City Light substation! This project will transform blank substation walls and fencing along Leary Way into a piece of public art, featuring… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is proud to provide access to free mental health care for young people in Seattle. Call or text 988 to receive help any time. In response to the City of Seattle Innovation & Performance team’s 2024 Youth Mental Health Report, three City departments joined forces to co-create an innovative youth… [ Keep reading ]
Gülgün Kayim joined our staff as director in July 2023 and concluded her role in January 2026. Here are some words of appreciation and gratitude from our staff: Gülgün, you brought your respectful “Yes, and…” willingness to listen and collaborate. You helped build bridges between people and ideas. I’m so grateful… [ Keep reading ]
One of our proudest accomplishments in 2025 was the launch of our new strategic plan, published at the beginning of the year and created by and for the people who make this work possible: our staff. After years of disruption caused by the pandemic across Seattle’s creative sector and multiple… [ Keep reading ]
Join ARTS at King Street Station for Sound Medicine for Liberation and Healing, a series of sound medicine offerings hosted by Tory Trujillo. Now, more than ever, we need opportunities to rest, release, gather, and feel supported. Through this series of sound medicine offerings, artist Tory Trujillo supports our collective healing, grounding, and… [ Keep reading ]
We are proud to announce the 2025 Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF) Awardees. On pause since the pandemic, we re-opened this program last year as part of a combined application with our Centering Art & Racial Equity Grant, to increase equity and access. Out of 88 CFF applications, 14 organizations were… [ Keep reading ]
Artists at the Center introduces emerging and established artists to Seattle Center while broadening the arts and cultural experiences in the Uptown Arts & Cultural District. Join us for surprising and delightful pop-up performances throughout the year all over the Seattle Center campus. Check out the upcoming lineup below! All… [ Keep reading ]
Join us at ARTS at King Street Station on February 5 for Pioneer Square’s First Thursday Artwalk! We’ll be celebrating the opening of Kolam with a live art installation, while crafting in response to Living & Loving Under the Carceral State and learning in a hands-on NW Coast Haida Formline… [ Keep reading ]
