Extremely competitive national grant program will consider 70 projects ArtPlace America announced that the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture’s (ARTS) development of permanent cultural space at King Street Station is one of 70 finalists for the 2017 National Creative Placemaking Fund (NCPF). ArtPlace selected these 70 proposals from 987… [ Keep reading ]
I am proud to present The CAP Report: 30 Ideas for the Creation, Activation, and Preservation of Cultural Space. Seattle is a dynamic arts and culture center. With 800 independent arts and culture venues in the city where Seattle can dance, listen, see, think, and absorb the rich creativity that… [ Keep reading ]
Report unveils ideas to strengthen Seattle’s cultural community SEATTLE (June 8, 2017) — The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) in partnership with over 40 organizations, city departments and individuals created The CAP Report, 30 ideas and recommendations for the creation, activation, and preservation of cultural space. Advancing… [ Keep reading ]
Office of Arts & Culture explores Belonging and Resistance with site-specific and collection works Opening August 3, 2017 This summer the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture’s (ARTS) public art program will enliven the third floor of King Street Station with 2D- and 3D works from the City’s collection and… [ Keep reading ]
As we look forward to 2017, it’s also time to look back at our accomplishments. In this case, it’s looking way back, at our accomplishments of 2015, as we finally get around to publishing our 2015 Report to Community. We’re a little late this year, but I hope you take… [ Keep reading ]
Funds will create new studio and cultural community spaces, update technology, and increase access to the arts citywide SEATTLE, (Dec. 5, 2016) — The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture will invest $240,00 in 14 arts and cultural facilities across the city for capital improvements and renovations. The Cultural… [ Keep reading ]
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Erika Lindsay, Arts & Culture, 206.684.4337 Calandra Childers, Arts & Culture, 206.684.7306 Office of Arts & Culture has engaged Olson Kundig to design new third floor cultural hub at King Street Station The design will be unveiled at the Nov. 5 public… [ Keep reading ]
Since the first public meeting on May 10, ARTS has been talking to the community and gathering ideas for the future arts hub at King Street Station. As we continue the conversation we wanted to share some of the thoughtful feedback we’ve received thus far. Incorporate the City’s multilingual and… [ Keep reading ]
New non-profit arts organization announces formation and Board of Directors SEATTLE (June 30, 2016) — The Office of Arts & Culture is pleased to announce the founding of LANGSTON, an independent non-profit arts organization based in the heart of Seattle’s Central Area. LANGSTON’s mission is to strengthen and advance community… [ Keep reading ]
On Tuesday, May 10, at 5 p.m. ARTS welcomed 83 engaged members of the public to the first public engagement session for King Street Station. After a brief overview of the fascinating history of the station we dove right into the question at hand: how cultural space on the third… [ Keep reading ]
