In light of the recent protests that were sparked over the heinous murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade and the countless other Black lives across the United States; and the anti-Blackness act to weaponize Christian Cooper are all the result of racism, police brutality and white… [ Keep reading ]
We know there have been many other economic impact surveys in our sectors, and that this is yet another one. The difference now is that twelve local, regional, and statewide agencies including City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, 4Culture, King County Creative, ArtsFund, Artist Trust, ArtsWA, Humanities Washington,… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle is launching the Seattle Together initiative, which is designed to celebrate ideas, share resources and events, and connect community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Seattle Together initiative asks community members to amplify stories of good work and resiliency by residents, elevate resources and share best practices,… [ Keep reading ]
The idea for the youth-focused nonprofit was formed in 2010 when Daniel Pak and fellow co-founder Thaddeus Turner hosted a summer program at Rainier Community Center for 10 youth recently released from Juvenile Detention. Over the summer, Pak and Turner spent 240 hours with the youth creating and recording music…. [ Keep reading ]
The Creative Advantage is excited to collaborate with this new cadre of partners who were just chosen by a panel of arts educators, teaching artists and youth development professionals. Their addition brings The Creative Advantage Community Arts Partner Roster to just over 130:
The Creative Advantage, a partnership between Seattle Public Schools (SPS) and the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, is creating online arts lessons by local teaching artists for SPS students and families. The Creative Advantage Online Arts videos will be a series of approximately 10 to 15-minute arts educational programming… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle is experiencing one of the most consequential events in our City’s history: the COVID-19 pandemic. Our community has been resilient and dedicated. We are looking out for one another and working together to flatten the curve and protect our most vulnerable communities and those on the frontlines of this… [ Keep reading ]
For those who are always on the front lines. Light Fall Nobody thanks the Stars until they see them. No one sees… [ Keep reading ]
2020 is nothing like any of us expected. Our city, our friends, our family and community are experiencing one of the most difficult and unprecedented times we’ve ever lived through. I’m so proud to work for a City that is doing everything possible to protect public health, and the personal health, of all our residents, while also working to mitigate the economic impacts for one of the hardest hit sectors as much as… [ Keep reading ]
Guest blog by Board of Directors of The WLA The COVID-19 crisis has prompted the State of Washington to issue stay-at-home orders and implement the shutdown of all non-essential businesses and gatherings. The impact of these actions on public life and the economic life of artists and the businesses that… [ Keep reading ]
