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ARTS Welcomes Rick Reyes as Racial Equity Coordinator

Rick is a Seattle-based, Tacoma-born, researcher, organizer, creative, and the new Racial Equity Coordinator with the Office of Arts & Culture. Trained in writing, critical race theory, and public policy at Seattle University, Rick’s previous research, art, and work explore epistemologies to better understand assumptions on race, class, and gender… [ Keep reading ]

Square Feet 2019: Staying Power

On April 28-29, ARTS hosted the fourth installment of the Square Feet event. This roughly annual mini-conference explores different issues related to cultural space. This year the keynote speaker was Gus Newport, who spoke (at the Wing Luke Museum) about his work as a community organizer, a developer of affordable… [ Keep reading ]

ARTS at King Street Station is open

Open hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; First Thursdays 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. ARTS at King Street Station 303 S. Jackson Street, Top Floor Seattle, WA 98104 On Saturday, March 23 ARTS at King Street Station officially opened its doors to the public. Mayor Durkan cut… [ Keep reading ]

What’s next for ARTS at King Street Station? Propose your event or exhibition now

New King Street Station Advisors group will review applications for and advise City on creating and maintaining a radically inclusive space for arts and culture Now open, the King Street Station Portal provides a place for community to propose their ideas, events, performances, and exhibitions or art installations for the… [ Keep reading ]

What Does Access and Equity Look Like in Seattle’s Creative Economy?

According to the report written by the Office of Economic Development, there were 67,350 creative jobs in greater Seattle by the end of 2017. Between 2012 and 2017, we added 4,373 more creative jobs than would be expected if Seattle had followed national trends. Unfortunately, we also know from the data… [ Keep reading ]

The Creative Advantage Strives for Educational Justice

Equitable access to arts learning is essential for all students. The Creative Advantage, a citywide initiative to establish equitable access to arts education for every student Seattle Public Schools, works to systemically address inequities in access to art education and provide a comprehensive, high-quality arts education for all students, across… [ Keep reading ]

Speak to Me!: An Evening Honoring the Lorde (Audre)

With Bettina Judd, Helen K. Thomas and Jourdan Imani Keith Monday, February 18, 7 p.m. Jack Straw Cultural Center 4261 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105 Free I have come to believe over and over again that what is most important to me must be spoken, made verbal and shared,… [ Keep reading ]

ARTS is moving to King Street Station!

ARTS is busily preparing for the move at the beginning of January 2019 to our new location at King Street Station. ARTS at King Street Station will officially open to the public on March 23, 2019 with the indigenous-centered inaugural exhibition yəhaw̓. An indigenous-centered showcase in recognition of the Coast Salish… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle’s newest Tiny Cultural Space is an expansion of Estelita’s Library

The Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) in partnership with Sawhorse Revolution selected Estelita’s Library to be the first ever recipient of a Tiny Cultural Space design and construction project. ARTS and Sawhorse Revolution invited local cultural and community organizations to submit proposals for a new (tiny) cultural structure. Estelita’s… [ Keep reading ]

ARTS at King Street Station opens March 23, 2019

Inaugural exhibition opening celebration Saturday, March 23, 2019, 12 – 7 p.m.  Exhibition Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; First Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. SEATTLE – In recognition of the Coast Salish peoples on whose land the City of Seattle is built, the Office of… [ Keep reading ]