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Seattle Bridges Reimagined: An Animation Residency Opportunity

Imagine your workspace with panoramic views of the Seattle skyline, the rhythmic rise and fall of the Fremont Bridge, or the historic splendor of the University Bridge. Now imagine translating those sights and sounds into a captivating animation. This is the unique opportunity presented by the Seattle Office of Arts… [ Keep reading ]

Supporting the Art You Love Keeps Seattle Arts and Culture Strong

Did you know that when you attend certain events and venues in Seattle, 5% of your ticket price goes towards the City’s Arts and Culture Fund? It’s called the Admission Tax. This is the fund that we use to support artists and organizations through our grants. If you were one… [ Keep reading ]

2025 Grants and Funding Opportunities 

The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture invests in Seattle’s arts and cultural sector, including cultural organizations, arts groups, individual artists, youth arts programs, and neighborhood and community groups. See our open opportunities for 2025 below! smART Ventures Monthly Rolling DeadlineApply for up to $1,500 smART Ventures provides support ranging… [ Keep reading ]

Artists at the Center | Winter 2025 Lineup

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 Seattle Center campus. Check out the Winter 2025 lineup below! All… [ Keep reading ]

Apply to Our 2025 Youth Arts Grant

Our Youth Arts grant funds 2-year art programs for middle and high school students in Seattle to have more access to arts and cultural opportunities. These programs happen outside of school hours and are led by teaching artists. We want to create more opportunities for young people from a variety… [ Keep reading ]

Over $1M Awarded Through Three Arts & Culture Programs

Join us in celebrating the recent recipients of Hope Corps, CityArtist, and Artist at the Center. A total of $1,199,347 was awarded to 74 artists and organizations through the three Seattle Office of Arts & Culture opportunities. Learn more about each award and see the full list of grantees below…. [ Keep reading ]

2024: A Year in Arts & Culture

A Year of Stabilization at the Office of Arts & Culture 2024 was all about stabilization for us at the Office of Arts & Culture. We added 12 new staff and the membership of both the Seattle Arts Commission and the ARTS at King Street Station Advisors were filled, helping… [ Keep reading ]

Panels as Pathways: How ARTS Turns Grant Review into an Art Form

If you squint at the bottom of a playbill or art exhibit description at a Seattle theater or gallery, you’ll often see the characters A&C written in purple, surrounded by a circle. That’s the logo of the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture, or ARTS, which funds some $13 million worth… [ Keep reading ]

Artists at the Center | Fall and Winter 2024 Lineup

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 Seattle Center campus. The remaining 2024 lineup is below. All events… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Arts Commission Response to 2025 – 2026 Proposed Budget

The 2025-2026 proposed budget adjustments for the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) are available for public viewing. The Seattle Arts Commission, a group of citizen volunteers appointed by the Mayor and City Council to support and advocate for the ARTS office, issued a response to these budget proposals,… [ Keep reading ]