Come in from the cold tonight and join Mayor Mike McGinn in giving a warm welcome to Vincent Kitch, whom the mayor recently named to lead the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs. The meet-n-greet is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at City Hall. Enter on 5th Avenue between James… [ Keep reading ]
A state bill that would secure the future for 4Culture’s arts, heritage and preservation funding programs dropped in the House last Friday. Without legislative action, the state credit on lodging taxes that support 4Culture’s programs will sunset for cultural use in 2012, resulting in a 90 percent cut in 4Culture’s… [ Keep reading ]
We’re seeking an artist or artist team to develop a permanent site-integrated or free-standing artwork for the new Fire Station 20 in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. The artwork should address the work and spirit of the firefighters and the unique character of the surrounding neighborhood. Design is expected to begin on… [ Keep reading ]
We’re pleased to announce Mayor Mike McGinn has named his pick for the new director of our office. We look forward to welcoming Vincent Kitch, who hails from Austin, where he most recently worked as the cultural arts program manager. Read the mayor’s press release here. As the Office of… [ Keep reading ]
Mel Katz completed a new public artwork at Fire Station 38 in the Hawthorne Hills neighborhood last Thursday. Alex, Michael, Harold is made up of three abstract painted aluminum sculptures resembling small trees. Katz designed the artwork to create a colorful counterpoint to the straight lines of the building and… [ Keep reading ]
We’re 40 this year. KUOW’s Marcie Sillman marks this milestone in her three-part series on public funding in the arts Culture Shock. The segments are scheduled to air next week, but you can listen online now. Sillman looks at the history and the evolution of the Seattle Arts Commission, talks… [ Keep reading ]
In this issue: Arts commission elects chair, commissioners appointed. An assortment of textile artworks are on view at Seattle Municipal Tower through April 1, Don’t miss the application deadline for the Youth Arts program, 11 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 15. Three recently released reports show the economic impact on arts in… [ Keep reading ]
Today’s Seattle Times includes an inspiring story about an art program at The Union Gospel Mission supported by our smART ventures program. The Mission will open a gallery during tomorrow’s First Thursday Art Walk, February 3. Check it out!
Americans for the Arts released its second annual National Arts Index scores this week. The National Arts Index is an annual measure of the health and vitality of arts in the U.S. The findings demonstrate that the arts follow the nation’s business cycle, with the Index score for 2009 at… [ Keep reading ]
You’re invited to the City Hall Open House, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 29. There will be free musical performances by Buddy Catlett, Caspar Babypants, Correo Aereo and Srivani Jade; Seattle Animal Shelter pets for adoption; library card registration; tours of a fire truck, City Council Chambers and the mayor’s office;… [ Keep reading ]
