Speight Jenkins receives 2011 NEA Opera Honor Award
November 7, 2011
Speight Jenkins, the man behind much of the magic that is Seattle Opera, was recently honored as one of the recipients of the 2011 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)…
Seattle Public Schools seeks consultant for arts project management
November 3, 2011
…a multi-year plan for introducing more arts instruction into the classroom. The planning grant, which runs through January 2013, will support development of a comprehensive K-12 arts education plan aimed…
Shunpike selected for pilot arts space program
November 1, 2011
…and real estate professionals and offering more in-depth, free placement services to about 10 artists and/or arts groups. Interested artists and arts groups must complete a short application and will…
Training lab for teaching artists accepting applications
July 6, 2011
…Washington State Arts Commission and Seattle Repertory Theatre in collaboration with the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, 4Culture, Pacific Northwest Ballet and the National Endowment for the Arts….
Check out our November eNews
October 31, 2011
Seattle School Board candidates talk arts education. Shunpike will launch the Artist Space Assistance Program. The deadline for the 2012 CityArtist Projects funding program is coming up fast. Mark your…
Mayor and superintendent announce school attendance campaign
October 3, 2011
Considering that training and participation in the arts help keep students in school, engaged and motivated to learn, we thought you might be interested in today’s (Oct. 3) announcement of…
Nominations sought for Latino Heritage Award, due Sept. 15
September 12, 2011
The city’s Latino City Employees Organization is accepting nominations for the Seventh Annual Latino Heritage Award. Nominations are due Sept. 15. Go here for award criteria and the nomination and…
City invests in INSCAPE project, preserving artist workspace
September 7, 2011
…affordable space for local artists. The INSCAPE project will create or retain more than 100 permanent jobs, provide affordable artist space, and revitalize the Chinatown/International District and Pioneer Square neighborhoods….
Take jobs survey, help inform economic policy
August 11, 2011
Calling all arts and culture organizations. The creative sector is a significant employer and an important part of our local economy. Help inform regional economic policy. Respond to the Jobs…
City campaign features Seattle’s “hidden gems”
July 29, 2011
Discover Seattle’s locally owned “hidden gems” that help shape our neighborhoods. The Office of Economic Development’s 2011 Only in Seattle campaign celebrates local businesses that deliver one-of-a-kind experiences. The website…