Announcing showcase artists for Ethnic Arts Connection
February 18, 2010
Interested in bringing world cultures to your community, performing arts venue or special event?
You’re invited to shape Mayor’s Youth & Families Initiative
February 18, 2010
The arts build community and are a powerful tool for engaging young people. Mayor Mike McGinn invites you to participate in the Youth and Families Initiative, a major initiative announced during his inaugural address. “The children and families of our city are facing many difficult challenges,” said McGinn. “As a… [ Keep reading ]
Legendary pianist to play City Hall Thursday
February 16, 2010
Jazz pianist Overton Berry’s career spans more than 50 years. Settle in to his easy-going piano style when Berry performs with his trio, noon, this Thursday at City Hall.
Tax tips for artists
February 16, 2010
Tax time is just around the corner. Depreciation, capital gains, deductions, W-2s, 1099s! Having trouble keeping track of it all? Never fear, Seattle attorney Neil Sussman’s popular tax workshop is back to guide artists and their attorneys through yet another season of gains, losses, formulas and forms. Learn all the… [ Keep reading ]
Seeking nominations for 2010 Mayor’s Arts Awards
February 10, 2010
Know an individual or an organization making a difference in Seattle through arts and culture? Nominate them for a 2010 Mayor’s Arts Award. Nomination deadline is 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 7.
Double bill of chamber opera, music at City Hall Friday
February 9, 2010
Don’t miss an extraordinary double-bill performance by two of Seattle’s most daring music forces — Seattle Chamber Players and Pacific Musicworks, 12 – 1 p.m., this Friday at City Hall.
Seattle rocks your phone
February 4, 2010
The new Seattle OnHold music mix features hot Seattle talent. You can sample the music if placed on hold while calling city of Seattle offices, or you can sign up for the podcast and receive a few songs a month from local artists including guitar whiz Omar Torrez, sultry singer Courtney… [ Keep reading ]
The director goes to the other Washington
February 4, 2010
In late January, I wrapped up my tenure as president of the United States Urban Arts Federation (USUAF) at its annual meeting in Washington, D.C., which ran concurrently with the United States Conference of Mayor’s meeting.
Office’s February eNews now available online
February 4, 2010
Message from the director: first National Arts Index released Artists sought for two park projects Help define mayor’s Youth and Family Initiative Call for artwork for Chief Sealth Trail Seeking artist for First Hill Streetcar line Connect at Ethnic Arts event, March 10 Youth Arts project applications due Feb. 23… [ Keep reading ]
Seeking artists for reservoir park projects
February 4, 2010
We’re partnering with Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) to issue a call for two artists to complete public art projects at two new reservoir parks: West Seattle Reservoir at Westcrest Park and Maple Leaf Reservoir Park.