Artist Susan Robb has been commissioned by the Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS), in partnership with Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to research, develop, and create a Public Art Plan for downtown Seattle. Robb will guide and influence the development of a public art plan that creates a robust,… [ Keep reading ]
Located at the corner of Rainier Ave. S. at 51st Ave. S. and Barton Place S. artist Peter Reiquam’s The King and Queen of Rainier Beach is an iconic sculpture inspired by Seattle Police Detective, Denise “Cookie” Bouldin and the chess clubs she has organized throughout the Rainier Beach community… [ Keep reading ]
The Source: Art Thursday, May 12, 2016, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Waterfront Space, 1400 Western Avenue – Free and open to the public RSVP The City of Seattle will re-present Martha Rosler’s Seattle: Hidden Histories (1991), a set of one-minute TV public service announcements made in collaboration with local indigenous… [ Keep reading ]
NEWS RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Jason Kelly, Mayor’s Office Press Secretary, 206.684.8379 Erika Lindsay, Arts & Culture, 206.684.4337 Stacy Howard, Seattle Public Schools, 206.465.5404 City of Seattle, Seattle Public Schools deepen engagement, improve access to arts education The Creative Advantage program reaching… [ Keep reading ]
Elissa Washuta has one of the most unique writing studios this summer. She was selected by the Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS), in partnership with Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) to be the writer-in-residence in the northwest tower of the Fremont Bridge from June through August 2016. Washuta’s project… [ Keep reading ]
Poems will be accepted starting May 15 April 21, 2016 – In celebration of National Poetry Month and just in time for Earth Day, 4Culture and the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture is proud to announce a brand new season of Poetry on Buses focused on the theme of… [ Keep reading ]
Celebrating Asian Pacific American History Month Friday, May 13 | 12-1 p.m. Bertha Knight Landes Room at City Hall 600 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 Please join us for a special Lunch + Learn, celebrating Asian Pacific American History Month. Artists Akio Takamori, Diem Chau, and Humaira Abid will present… [ Keep reading ]
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NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Erika Lindsay, Arts & Culture, 206.684.4337 Calandra Childers, Arts & Culture, 206.684.7306 ARTSaboard: First Public Meeting for King Street Station, Tuesday, May 10, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m., Public invited to share ideas to create cultural hub at King Street… [ Keep reading ]
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 5:30 – 7 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m. Third floor, King Street Station 303 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104 RSVP here Seattle is transforming the upper floors of King Street Station into a cultural hub. To create a dynamic and vibrant space that meets… [ Keep reading ]
The Office of Arts & Culture welcomes Seattle-based writer, historian and filmmaker Shaun Scott as the new King Street Station Outreach Facilitator. Scott will work closely with ARTS staff on the public engagement plan to transform King Street Station. In his role as outreach facilitator Scott will bring his versatile… [ Keep reading ]
