Seattle printmaking hot spot Sev Shoon Arts Center fills Seattle City Hall with an exhibition of more than 30 artworks by 10 Northwest artists. Sev Shoon: 20 Years of Printing will be on display through April 18. The exhibition features a variety of modern and ancient techniques including monotype, monoprint,… [ Keep reading ]
In this issue: The mayor names Vincent Kitch to lead the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs. We’re seeking an artist to develop a permanent, site-integrated or free-standing art project for Fire Station 20 in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Join us to dedicate a new artwork and meet the artist… [ 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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
Mel Katz completed a new public artwork at Fire Station 38 in the Hawthorne Hills neighborhood last Thursday. Alex, Michael, Harold is made up of three abstract painted aluminum sculptures resembling small trees. Katz designed the artwork to create a colorful counterpoint to the straight lines of the building and… [ Keep reading ]
The exhibition Seattle Inspiration will showcase the creativity and artistic expression of 20 artists with disabilities, Jan. 6 through Feb. 28 at City Hall. The nonprofit Creative Activities and VSA Washington, the state organization on arts and disability, curated the exhibition. Seattle Inspiration includes more than 35 abstract and contemporary… [ Keep reading ]
This week, artist Adam Kuby began installation of the first of two artwork projects for the Madison Valley Stormwater Improvement Project. Working at Seattle Public Utilities’ site at 30th Avenue East between East Denny Way and East John Street, Kuby will plant trees and place carved granite elements at four… [ Keep reading ]
This weekend, Seattle Times’ Pacific Northwest Magazine profiled Stephen Glassman’s Thornton Creek, a 28-foot-tall free-standing sculpture at Fire Station 39 in Lake City.
A big crowd came out last Saturday to dedicate West Seattle’s new Fire Station 37 and Pete Beeman’s Lifter, a site-specific, 26-foot sculpture with an interactive kinetic feature.
