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‘Two Different Somali Perspectives: Hawo Ali and Abdi Ibrahim’ Now On View at ARTS at King Street Station

August 24, 2021

Soomaali ARTS at King Street Station is proud to present, Two Different Somali Perspectives: Hawo Ali and Abdi Ibrahim. On view from September 7 – October 23, 2021. Join us on Tuesday, September 7 for the launch of Two Different Somali Perspectives: Hawo Ali and Abdi Ibrahim with a special opportunity for guided tours with the artists! Guided tours are free and open to the… [ Keep reading ]

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New ‘UNION’ Art Exhibition Creates Opportunities for Public Art in Capitol Hill

July 13, 2021

SeaLevel Properties (“SeaLevel”), Capitol Hill Arts District (“CHAD”), and Sensebellum have partnered to showcase public art in Capitol Hill through the ‘UNION’ project. Located on the corner of 10th Ave. and E Union St., this new public art installation will feature a rotating, 60-foot tall projected art show curated by revolving guests… [ Keep reading ]

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The Mixer: New Media and Digital Arts – Next Steps and Funding Opportunities

July 13, 2021

To The Mixer Community, Thank you to everyone who attended our June 30 Mixer on New Media and Digital Arts! From playing with the definition of “New Media” to touching on NFTs, accessibility, and the wild world of the future we are making today in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual… [ Keep reading ]

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Beat the Heat: Stay Cool with The Arts

June 24, 2021

With the next few days bringing record-breaking heat to Seattle, we have put together a list of air-conditioned arts organizations you can visit to experience the vibrant arts and culture in our city all while staying cool! Henry Art Gallery Visiting Information: The Henry Art Gallery is open with free admission… [ Keep reading ]

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Civic Poet, Jourdan Imani Keith, Launches Women & Whales First, Poetry in a Climate of Change Podcast

June 15, 2021

Seattle’s Civic Poet, Jourdan Imani Keith, has partnered with Jack Straw Cultural Center for the new podcast, Women & Whales First, Poetry in a Climate of Change. Launching on June 19, this podcast will host conversations between Jourdan and local poets about how poetry can be a tool to illuminate environmental and social issues. Episodes… [ Keep reading ]

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Civic Poet, Jourdan Imani Keith, Featured in Juneteenth 2021 Artist Collective

June 15, 2021

Seattle’s Civic Poet, Jourdan Imani Keith, has joined the Artist Collective virtual showcase, which features local Black creatives as part of Northwest African American Museum’s larger Juneteenth celebrations. Friday, June 18, 2021; 7 p.m. Juneteenth 2021 Artist Collective Streaming Online (Visit the website below for the broadcast link) Website RSVP on Facebook In honor of Juneteenth, the Artist Collective broadcast will showcase Black-identifying musicians, dancers, artists,… [ Keep reading ]

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Race and Social Justice in the workplace

May 27, 2021

A former staff member at the Office of Arts & Culture has recently shared his experiences during his time as an employee of the Office. The experiences and trauma he describes are difficult to read and he describes a culture of white supremacy that does not reflect our values. While I’m glad… [ Keep reading ]

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The Seattle Arts Commission welcomes four new commissioners

May 21, 2021

The Seattle Arts Commission (SAC) has welcomed four new commissioners Rick Araluce, Ebony Arunga, Vivian Hua and Vanessa Villalobos. They all bring a wealth of experience and diverse artistic backgrounds to SAC that will be invaluable as the commission navigates advocating for the arts and culture sector which has been devasted by the pandemic. Born in 1960, Rick Araluce has been a life long artist. At an early… [ Keep reading ]

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We need to invest in individual artists, cultural communities, and cultural space

May 4, 2021

A case for our sector by Seattle Arts Commission Co-Chair Dr. Quinton Morris on behalf of the Seattle Arts Commission “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy Dear Mayor Durkan,… [ Keep reading ]

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Fight for hope, fight for justice, fight for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community

April 14, 2021

We are a society built on the premise of freedom and the reality of racism; ingenuity realized at the cost of freedom and through the labor of Blacks, Asians, immigrants, Native Americans, Latinx and countless others. As we recognize the horrific events that took place in Atlanta, GA last month, and the terror… [ Keep reading ]

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