Celebrate Melissa Hines at May 9 memorial service
April 12, 2011
…Ave. A friend, colleague and mentor to many in the arts community, Melissa passed away from cancer, April 8. Since 2004, Melissa managed the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs’…
In memory of Melissa Hines, devoted arts leader
April 9, 2011
…and led our arts education partnership with Seattle Public Schools. She was committed to ensuring that all students have access to an education rich in the arts. A veteran arts…
Nominations open for 2011 Mayor’s Arts Awards
March 25, 2011
…Bumbershoot Visual Arts Exhibits for a free public preview that day. The awards are presented in partnership with Bumbershoot®: Seattle’s Music & Arts Festival and media sponsor City Arts magazine….
Seeking college interns to join our team
March 7, 2011
The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs seeks two communications interns to work closely with its communications team and provide administrative support for the department. Responsibilities include writing and editing…
Calling all Seattle musicians!
March 2, 2011
Want some hometown adoration and your music playing on 10,000 city phone lines and a local music podcast? The city of Seattle may be able to help you out. The…
Mayor announces 2011 Mayor’s Arts Award recipients
June 8, 2011
…Mayor’s Arts Awards recognize the contributions made by artists, arts and cultural organizations and community members who make a difference through arts and cultural activities. “The arts are an essential…
City launches web portal for its funding programs
June 23, 2011
Artists and arts, culture and heritage groups on the hunt for funds should check out the city of Seattle’s new web portal which includes information about the city’s diverse funding…
Accepting applications for Youth Arts funding
December 15, 2010
The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs is now accepting applications for our Youth Arts funding program, which supports arts training opportunities for Seattle’s middle and high school youth outside…
826 Seattle and the Young Shakespeare Workshop receive national awards
November 2, 2011
…The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs’ Youth Arts program funded 826 Seattle in 2010 for a series of artist-led workshops. 826 offers both in- and out-of-school arts programs along…
Help improve library services, join in community meetings
January 5, 2012
Join The Seattle Public Library as it explores options for ensuring quality library services now and for the future. Comment on suggestions for improving library hours, the collection of books…