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Building a good grant and other opportunities

Don’t forget to check out the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs’ online listing of opportunities including funding leads, job postings and training workshops like this one that recently landed in our inbox: How to Build a Strong Grant Application. Presented by our friends at Artist Trust, this workshop includes “dos and… [ Keep reading ]

ArtsFund study shows economic impact of Puget Sound arts organizations

Puget Sound arts, cultural and scientific organizations generated $1.9 billion in business activity in 2009, according to a study released today by ArtsFund. The study shows that nearly 360 organizations supported some 32,520 jobs and $882 million in labor income. Patrons spent $712 million, with tickets accounting for $222 million. Read… [ Keep reading ]

Artists with disabilities show artwork at City Hall

The exhibition Seattle Inspiration will showcase the creativity and artistic expression of 20 artists with disabilities, Jan. 6 through Feb. 28 at City Hall. The nonprofit Creative Activities and VSA Washington, the state organization on arts and disability, curated the exhibition. Seattle Inspiration includes more than 35 abstract and contemporary… [ Keep reading ]

Calling all artists within 100 miles of Seattle!

Storefronts Seattle, in partnership with the Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, seeks artists and arts organizations to enliven vacant storefronts with temporary installations, artist residencies and creative enterprise projects in Pioneer Square, the Chinatown-International District and other to-be-announced locations from March 2011 to January 2012. Storefronts Seattle is… [ Keep reading ]

Two New Internships Available

UPDATE [1/26/11]: Unfortunately, we had to suspend our search for two full-time communications internships. We are evaluating our internship program and hope to re-open the opportunity soon. We are seeking two full-time communications interns to work closely with its communications team and provide administrative support for the department. Responsibilities include… [ Keep reading ]

Symphony rocks City Hall, Friday, Jan. 7

It’s not everyday that Seattle’s top orchestra plays a free concert for your lunch break. Tell your boss you’ll be late to that meeting and get to City Hall tomorrow at noon!

School district adopts elementary music curriculum, seeks community reps

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is gearing up to adopt the first district-wide music curriculum since 1991, and it’s seeking three community representatives to join the adoption committee.

Seattle music docudrama “$5 Cover” now streaming online

“$5 Cover: Seattle,” a 12-part docudrama series directed by Lynn Shelton, made its debut this week on mtvmusic.com. The series follows thirteen homegrown bands in a musical journey through the city, painting a rich portrait of Seattle’s robust film, music and nightlife communities.

Accepting applications for Youth Arts funding

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 of school hours.

Art, media, open space define plan for Seattle Center

Mayor Mike McGinn announced today his proposal for future uses of Seattle Center. The proposal includes: space for radio station KEXP, a Dale Chihuly exhibition, a new children’s playground, commitment to create a north Fun Forest site green open space, and steps to move the new Memorial Stadium project forward.