Mayor Wilson’s 2027-2028 Proposed Budget focuses on providing responsible fiscal management of public funds for the people of Seattle. After years of unsustainable one-time fixes that did not address the deficit in future years, the mayor’s first budget begins the important, necessary work of stabilizing Seattle’s budget so that we… [ Keep reading ]
On any given match day for FIFA World Cup 2026, you’d find Pioneer Square filled with the cheers of fans, community celebrations, and camaraderie. During the June 19 USA vs. Australia match, nearly 20,000 people—neighbors, visitors, strangers alike—all came together to watch the match on the same screen. “The watch… [ Keep reading ]
Arts in Parks grant now open Seattle, WA – The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (OAC) opened its Arts in Parks grant today. OAC’s partnered with Seattle Parks & Recreation since 2016 to invest in the vibrant cultural work being done in and by diverse communities throughout Seattle. “Summer… [ Keep reading ]
The Office of Arts & Culture (OAC) and Seattle Parks & Recreation (SPR) invite individual artists, creative workers, community groups, and organizations to propose projects centering arts and culture activations in City of Seattle-managed parks between May and October 2027. For information and assistance with applying, access needs, or draft application feedback, contact Zach Frimmel, Grants Project Manager, at 206-963-9226 or Zach.Frimmel@seattle.gov. We have interpreters who can speak to you in your… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (OAC) invites individual artists, curators, organizations, and community-based groups to propose exhibitions for our cultural space and gallery, ARTS at King Street Station to take place in 2027. This call is for exhibitions and related programming only. We are not accepting standalone performance-based work through this call. For information and assistance with the application, eligibility, or… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture supports organizations and individual artists to keep Seattle vibrant and spur economic growth. See our open opportunities for 2026 below. Be sure to sign up for our email list and make sure “Calls for Artists/Grants” is checked to get notified as grants open…. [ Keep reading ]
We are proud to announce that a total of $216,000 in funding has been granted to 33 awardees through the 2026 Arts in Parks (AiP) program! The Arts in Parks program is a partnership between The Office of Arts & Culture and Seattle Parks and Recreation. Since 2016, this program… [ Keep reading ]
Dance, music, theater, and playwrights should apply Seattle, WA – The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture grant for Seattle-based artists/curators is now open. This cycle of the CityArtist grant focuses on dance, music, theater, and playwriting artists. Awards of $8,000 are available. “Through this project, I was able to… [ Keep reading ]
Our CityArtist grant supports Seattle-based individual artists/curators in the research, development, and presentation of creative work. By sustaining individuals who are at the core of the cultural sector, we ensure that creative careers and work can develop and adapt over time, which is critical to artists’ professional growth and business… [ Keep reading ]
Temporary public art, music, and a pop-up zine fair Seattle, WA (June 2, 2026) – A lot is happening at ARTS at King Street Station on First Thursday, June 4. The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture opens three new exhibitions: This Room is Ours: Centering the Black Figure curated… [ Keep reading ]
