Message from the director: Ringing in 2013
January 8, 2013
…the K-12 Arts Plan seeks to ensure two hours of arts education instruction for every student in every school—all 48,000 of them. We’ll begin implementing part of the plan in…
Paid Sick & Safe Time Info Session October 3, 10 a.m. – noon
September 24, 2012
…all employers with more than four full-time equivalent employees, which applies to many nonprofit arts and culture organizations. All employees are eligible for the new benefit, including full time, part-time…
Neighborhood arts and cultural events supported through city investment
December 20, 2012
Forty neighborhood arts festivals and events will receive funding through our Neighborhood & Community Arts (NCA) program. The program will invest $48,000 ($1,200 per organization) in events taking place throughout…
Applications available for Youth Arts funding
December 13, 2012
…Youth Arts online application. Individual teaching artists, artist teams, arts and cultural organizations, and youth-service agencies with nonprofit status or fiscal sponsorship are eligible to apply. Youth Arts prioritizes youth…
December 2012 SmArt Venture Awardees
December 10, 2012
…other programs. Planting small seeds can yield big outcomes. SmART ventures seek to widen arts and culture participation, particularly of diverse or underserved communities. Listed below are the SmArt Venture…
New artwork at City Light’s North Service Center: An interview with artist Kate Sweeney
November 26, 2012
…Arts funds and administered by the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs. At a young age you began reading physics and medical books. How has your love of math and…
City exhibition features artworks from sister city Perugia
November 8, 2012
…show features 50 ceramic artworks by 40 artists from the Umbrian region in central Italy and offers an opportunity to experience contemporary ceramics based on the ancient artistic tradition of…
You are Invited: Opening Reception for OUTstanding
October 9, 2012
…2013, provides an opportunity to exchange ideas and encourage dialogue that reinforces support for diversity. OUTstanding highlights 22 artworks by 16 artists including Juan Alonso-Rodriguez, Dan Corson, Michael Ehle, Victor…
Cultural Facilities Awards Announced by Mayor McGinn
August 24, 2012
…Straw Foundation, James and Janie Washington Foundation, Northwest African American Museum, Northwest Film Forum, On the Boards, Phinney Neighborhood Association, Pratt Fine Arts Center, Reel Grrls, SouthEast Effective Development, The…
Seattle Center seeks proposals to lease Playhouse
June 18, 2012
…artistic and/or cultural activities in Seattle. View the full Request for Proposals. Proposals are due to the Seattle Center by 5 p.m., July 13, 2012 (Pacific Daylight Time). The theater…