Why does art matter? April 12, 2017, 6-8 p.m. doors open at 5:30 p.m. Youngstown Cultural Center 4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106 RSVP here What role does art play in society and how does it shape us? Please join Councilmember Lisa Herbold, KUOW and the Office of Arts… [ Keep reading ]
Kathy Hsieh, Cultural Partnership Program Manager for the Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS), is hosting open chat sessions designed to bring people in the arts and cultural community together around common questions related to funding and racial equity. These informal conversations are a great way to meet with a… [ Keep reading ]
2017 Civic Poet call opens February 27, 2017 SEATTLE (Feb. 27, 2017) — Mayor Ed Murray announced today that the city is searching for the next Civic Poet. The Civic Poet program celebrates Seattle’s rich literary community, while investing the future of literary arts through community engagement. The call for… [ 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 ]
30 artist projects funded through CityArtist Projects grant for 2017 SEATTLE, (November 30, 2016) — The Office of Arts & Culture is supporting 30 artists through the CityArtist Projects grant, a funding program that has invested more than $1.7 M in individual artists over the last 10 years. Funding for… [ Keep reading ]
Apply now for Seattle Park District funded programs for community activities in 2017 Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is now accepting applications for three Seattle Park District-funded programs for community activities in 2017. Arts in Parks – This program funds outdoor arts and cultural events in parks throughout the city…. [ Keep reading ]
A last reading at Hugo House by Frances McCue with Rebecca Brown, Cellist Lori Goldston and a warm up with poets Jack Chelgren and Cali Kopczick Thursday, May 19, 2016, 7:30 p.m. Hugo House 1634 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 Free and open to the public On May 19, the… [ Keep reading ]
NEA granted 18 awards totaling $437,000 for Seattle; $82 M Nationwide SEATTLE (May 10, 2016) —The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) received a $40,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts(NEA), it is one of 18 awards, totaling $437,000 for Seattle. The grant for ARTS will… [ Keep reading ]
Saturday, April 23, 2016, 2 – 4 p.m. Seattle Central Library, Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium SEATTLE (April 19, 2016) — The Poets Are In! is an intergenerational reading featuring Seattle’s Civic Poet, Youth Poet Laureate and friends on Saturday, April 23 from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
April is National Poetry Month, making it a perfect time of year to grab your favorite literary work and enjoy the ever-changing spring weather. Inspired by the successful celebrations of Black History Month (February) and Women’s History Month (March), the Academy of American Poets established National Poetry Month in 1996…. [ Keep reading ]
