Our CityArtist grant supports Seattle-based individual artists/curators in the research, development, and presentation of creative work. The 2027 application is open to artists and curators working in Dance, Music, and Theater (including Playwriting). Awarded artists will need to offer a public presentation within Seattle city limits. We support a broad range of artistic and cultural… [ Keep reading ]
We spoke with artist Ivan Toth Depeña about his background and the process behind his new work Sound/s at Symphony Block. Read on to learn more! With over 20 years of experience and education in fine art, architecture and design, Ivan’s projects focus on the fusion of the aforementioned disciplines… [ Keep reading ]
Over 80 arts and culture events across the city this summer SEATTLE, WA (May 26, 2026) – The City of Seattle is planning a citywide series of community activations and celebration events leading up to and during the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing the excitement and spirit of the games… [ Keep reading ]
Join us throughout June for gallery exhibitions, dancing, sound baths, and more! Read on for more details about the upcoming free programs at ARTS at King Street Station. Check out our summer events calendar for even more programs throughout the city. ARTS at King Street Station is open Wednesday through… [ Keep reading ]
Kick off summer at ARTS at King Street Station on June 4 for Pioneer Square’s First Thursday Artwalk! The evening will feature live music and dancing on the King Street Station plaza with Joe Brazil Legacy and a Mobile Book Fair and Zine Library by Common Area Maintenance. In addition… [ Keep reading ]
On view June 4 – Aug. 8, 2026 Reception: June 4, 2026, 5-8 PM Ancestral Future: Taíno Archives is a multidisciplinary exhibition exploring Taíno, Arawak, and Borikén (Puerto Rican) identity through Indigenous futurism. Spanning two floors and featuring artists Gabriel-Bello Díaz, Adrian Pacheco, and Brenda Palomino, the exhibition brings together… [ Keep reading ]
On view June 4 – Aug. 8, 2026 Reception: June 4, 2026, 5-8 PM The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, in partnership with the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), selected artists Vivian Cho and Freyja Whitney for the 2025 SDOT Bridge Artist in Residence Program. These two animation artists… [ Keep reading ]
Launched in the 2025-26 school year, the Seattle Public Schools’ (SPS) Youth Arts Collective (YAC) was created to celebrate the creativity of youth across the district and to center student voices as part of a high-quality arts education. Students on the Youth Arts Collective build community with artists and creatives from other schools, give feedback on curriculum and course… [ Keep reading ]
Our summer programming is kicking into gear with over 80 FREE events happening all over Seattle. Many of them coincide with the Big Game, while others are recurring or extend into late summer. Either way, Seattle artists and culture workers will keep making this city special even after our time… [ Keep reading ]
We spoke with artist Roy Franklin about their background and the process behind the new Symphony Block Bike Corrals. Read on to learn more! Roy Franklin is a professional amateur, working across countless mediums—from ceramics and comics, to public art and social practice. Their work lingers on the hidden and… [ Keep reading ]
