Pictured: A scene from filming Maria TV Between combating stereotypes, challenging homogenous media, and telling stories of people with “invisible jobs,” the experimental documentary Maria TV has a lot to accomplish. But director Rodrigo Valenzuela, using real life stories and people, is creating something that will provoke these existing ideologies…. [ Keep reading ]
Celebrate the dedication of new public artwork by Sheila Klein at the new Bell St. Park in the Belltown neighborhood. The Seattle Parks and Recreation opening celebration will be 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 12. Klein’s new artwork, Souvenir, consists of four bronze sculptures that are featured on… [ Keep reading ]
Walking or riding a bike to and from school provides a chance for students to get outside and to start and end their school day with physical activity. Walking to school has even been proven to help kids concentrate better in school; for the rest of the city, it alleviates… [ Keep reading ]
A choral group in town was suffering under a lease for more space than they ended up needing – a large rehearsal room and several of their offices were empty more often than not. At the same time, and literally blocks away, a small… [ Keep reading ]
The Office of Arts & Culture is currently seeking a new commissioner for the Seattle Arts Commission, and are accepting resumes until April 15. The 16-member Seattle Arts Commission, citizen volunteers appointed by the mayor and City Council, supports the city agency. Commission members include artists, arts professionals and other… [ Keep reading ]
Unfortunately, there is no Call for Emoji Artists, but we hope you have a great April Fool’s Day!
On certain weekends, there is a war happening in the remote Oregon forest. The Vietnam War. For a few days at a time throughout the year, American veterans will gather in these Pacific Northwest forests, guns filled with blanks, and reenact aspects of the infamous war that took place during… [ Keep reading ]
On April 17th, Universal Signs of Life goes up in the Ethnic Heritage Art Gallery in the Seattle Municipal Tower! This exhibit will feature new and selected paintings by Rajaa Gharbi. Rajaa Gharbi, a multidisciplinary artist, was raised in Tunisia, and has also lived in Morocco. She moves between Tunis… [ Keep reading ]
We could not be more thrilled to announce that internationally recognized artist Ann Hamilton has been selected for a commission on the new public piers as part of Waterfront Seattle. Hamilton, known for large-scale, sensory installations, is the recipient of a MacArthur “genius grant” and has also represented the United… [ Keep reading ]
The Neighborhood & Community Arts (NCA) program supports Seattle’s neighborhood arts councils and community groups that produce events to promote arts and cultural participation and build community. In 2014, the program provided $1,200 each to 42 groups to support annual public festivals and events. April only has one event, but… [ Keep reading ]
