Artists at the Center Winter Line-Up
January 18, 2024
Next up for Artists at the Center, a multi-year collaboration between Seattle’s Office of ARTS & Culture and Seattle Center, are a series of performances including puppetry, dance and music.
Youth Arts Grant Open
January 16, 2024
Artists, arts and cultural organizations, youth-serving agencies and degree-granting institutions are invited to apply for the City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture Youth Arts (YA) Grant. The Youth Arts grant supports two years of equitable access to arts and cultural learning opportunities for Seattle’s middle and high school-aged youth. The deadline to apply is February 27, 2024, 5PM Pacific.
Hope Corps 2023 Exhibition at Cornish Playhouse
December 18, 2023
Community gathered on December 7th at the Cornish Playhouse for the opening reception of the Hope Corps 2023 Exhibition, curated by Alexis L. Silva and featuring 15 Hope Corps artists.
Doors Open brings $782 Million for Arts, Heritage & Culture in King County
December 12, 2023
The King County Council passed the Doors Open Levy 9-0 on December 5, 2023. The levy, funded by a 0.1% sales tax, will provide nearly $800 million in funding through spring of 2031. This influx of financial support holds immense promise for King County’s well-being, economic growth, and most importantly, Artists and Arts Organizations.
Seattle Office of Arts and Culture Announces 2024 CityArtist Grant Awardees
October 24, 2023
SEATTLE, October 24 — The Seattle Office of Arts and Culture is proud to announce recipients of $180,000 for the 2024 CityArtist grants. This annual grant supports Seattle-based individual creatives, cultural-makers, and curators in various stages of their careers, providing essential funding for the research, development, and presentation of new… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Office of Arts & Culture Directed $2.56M in Federal Recovery Funding to the Creative Sector
October 12, 2023
The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) has successfully directed $2.56 million in federal recovery funding for the City’s arts and cultural sector to mitigate the economic impacts of COVID-19. In August, the City released the Seattle Rescue Plan: 2023 Performance Report (Aug. 1, 2022 – July 31, 2023)…. [ Keep reading ]
Hope Corps, Artists at the Center, & Youth Arts Awards for 2023 – 2025
October 2, 2023
$1.13M for Downtown and Neighborhood Parks Murals, Seattle Center Performances, and Arts and Cultural Experiences for Seattle Youth SEATTLE (October 2) – The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture continues investing in the city’s creative future, awarding $1.13 million to more than 75 local artists and organizations. Through the Hope… [ Keep reading ]
Creative Sector Investments Included in Mayor Harrell’s 2024 Budget Proposal
September 27, 2023
Amharic | Chinese | Spanish | Somali | Tagalog | Tigrinya | Vietnamese Mayor Harrell’s 2023-2024 Proposed Mid-Biennial Budget Adjustment continues commitment to, and investment in the urgent needs of our communities that advance our One Seattle priorities. Mayor Harrell’s proposal continues work initiated in the 2023 Adopted Budget to invest in creating safe, healthy,… [ Keep reading ]
Arts in Parks 2024 Grant Now Open
September 26, 2023
The Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) partners with Seattle Parks and Recreation (PARKS) to increase arts and community events in parks throughout the city. The Arts in Parks Program is an opportunity for the city to invest in the vibrant cultural work being done in and by diverse communities… [ Keep reading ]
Around the Neighborhood – August, 2023
August 7, 2023
Here are the arts and cultural events happening across different Seattle neighborhoods for August, 2023. These are all organized by grantees of our Neighborhood Recovery Grant. Please check each event link for specific updates and changes. Tai Chi at Benefit Park FREE Tai Chi! Learn the basics of Tai Chi… [ Keep reading ]